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IV. Interviews Gulf Affairs: In recent years GCC countries have undertaken a variety of efforts to preserve and celebrate their history. What initiatives were undertaken in Bahrain and how do they fit in the national tourism strategy? Al-Khalifa: Bahrain has always been very active within the GCC group, especially in the field of cultural preservation and cultural promotion, which, as you correctly noted, has been a GCC priority. The best manifestation can be seen in Bahrain’s success and distinction in the tourism industry. We believe that culture is the story of the people, and tourism is the publisher and distributer of the story. The importance that we place on tourism is, therefore, the best way of demonstrating the respect and value we place on our cultural heritage. We want the world to know about it; we want the world to enjoy it; we want the world to come visit Bahrain, and that is why we promote tourism. Gulf Affairs: What are the future plans for the promotion of culture in Bahrain? Al-Khalifa: We will continue to work hard on the preservation and the promotion of our cultural heritage. There are many initiatives in the planning. We are planning to establish a dedicated cultural TV channel, promote cruises to visit some of our cultural sites, and introduce “light and sound” shows to selected cultural and archeological sites. These are some examples of our future plans on the ground. Our mission, however, remains the preservation, the presentation, and the promotion of the beautiful story of our people. 44 Gulf Affairs
IV. Interviews Ali Al-Youha Secretary General Kuwait National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) Gulf Affairs: What is the mandate and scope of the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters? Ali Al-Youha: The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters was established by Emiri Decree on July 17, 1973 as an independent public body, chaired by the Minister of Information, with a board consisting of a number of representatives from other public departments and arts, culture and literary circles. Over 40 years old, the Council’s role has grown alongside Kuwait’s journey as a country. Its primary duties include educational, literary, artistic, and cultural development nationally, in addition to developing relations with similar Arab and international counterparts. Its role includes: •Surveying and conducting studies on the Kuwaiti cultural landscape and current efforts of other departments. •Conducting studies on the status of culture and its development and direction in Kuwait. •Record collecting and conserving. •Publishing, including magazines, journals, dictionaries, and books generally. •Events and outreach: the Council is regularly active in establishing a number of events, including Identity & Culture in the 21st Century Gulf |Autumn 2016 45
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