Kuwait Institute for Research and Scientific Studies Publishes Part 13 of 'Landmarks of Old Kuwait City'
The Kuwait Institute for Research and Scientific Studies announced the publication of the thirteenth part of the documentary series 'Landmarks of Old Kuwait City,' which documents the historical areas of Farjan and its neighborhoods.
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, 10 October (KUNA) — The Kuwait Center for Research and Studies announced the publication of Part 13 of its prominent documentary series, “Landmarks of Old Kuwait City,” as part of its 2026 publication list. Dr. Abdullah Al-Ghanim, Chairman of the Center, told the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on Saturday that this publication continues the Center’s efforts to preserve and document Kuwait’s architectural and historical heritage. The new part provides a precise and detailed documentation of several traditional neighborhoods (furuj), quarters, and historic mosques.
Al-Ghanim added that the book includes details of the Al-Azma neighborhood (Al-Tal’ah and Al-Barani), the Turki Al-Rashid quarter, part of the Musail quarter, as well as the Al-Mataran Mosque quarter, the Al-Mataran neighborhood, the Hilal Mosque quarter, the continuation of the Al-Mataran neighborhood, part of the Al-Rashaida neighborhood, and the Ibn Hassan quarter. These neighborhoods are located in the Ninth Commercial District.
He noted that a distinguished group of researchers and specialists participated in preparing and completing this part, led by Engineer Salah Al-Fadil, along with Fahd Al-Sha’la, Dr. Waleed Al-Munies, Dr. Faisal Al-Wazan, Fahd Al-Abduljalil, and Engineer Ahmad Al-Adwani.
He stated that this reference work, which received the State Award for Creativity in 2025, represents a valuable addition to the national library and serves as an important reference for researchers and future generations to learn about the urban and social planning of old Kuwait City. (End) S.H.D./A.A.H.
