Record and Perserve Cultural Heritage
College of Arts and Sciences Events
Ahmadi Cinema Documentary
GUST MCM students photographed and shot a documentary relating to Al-Ahmadi Cinema in 2025 in the wake of the news of its renovation after more than two decades of it closing its doors.
Al-Ahmadi Cinema, built in the 1960s, is often reflected upon by the public as one of Kuwait's historical landmarks. This documentary promotes pride in national identity and provides an avenue for the preservation of cultural spaces in Kuwait.
The MCM students were able to shoot this documentary thanks to the mentorship of one of GUST's MCM faculty members.
Souq Al-Mubarakiya Photography
As one of Kuwait's oldest souqs—or "markets"—Souq Al-Mubarakiya stands as the epicenter of cultural exchanges and traditional customs in Kuwait. Despite suffering two different counts of severe damage, the Souq was renovated and rebuilt by the Kuwaiti government and people. It is frequently visited by tourists and locals alike.
The GUST MCM students, in an effort to preserve the culture and look of the Souq using the skills they learned in class, prepared a photoshoot.
GUST Library Collaborates in “Live Your Major” Course in the English Department
GUST Library collaborated with the English Department through the Live Your Major initiative, supporting students in exploring and documenting Kuwait's cultural heritage, including local folktales, historical figures, and traditional narratives.
The initiative brought together literature and translation courses, encouraging students to research Kuwaiti folklore and develop documentary stories and podcasts. The Library supported these efforts by introducing students to its Kuwait Collection, print resources, faculty publications, and research tools, while providing guidance on locating and evaluating reliable information.
This collaboration supports the preservation and documentation of Kuwait's intangible cultural heritage by encouraging students to explore, interpret, and communicate traditional knowledge and cultural narratives through research and storytelling.
