As a recipient of the Leading Culture Destinations Berlin Awards, internationally recognized as the Oscars for museums, the iconic Kuwait-based Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Centre has been selected as the 2021 winner of the category for New Cultural Destination of the Year in the Middle East and North Africa.
Amir Diwan Cultural Center’s Maha Al-Mansour and Sheikh Abdullah Al Salem Cultural Center’s Talal Al-Aqab received the award. Kuwait has won this prestigious award for its contributions to culture. In addition to Germany, Kuwait gains recognition in global cultural circles. The ceremony this year included 13 awards, including the New Cultural Awards, the Digital Awards, the Smart Climate Awards, the Traveler Awards and more.