'National' Hosts Writer Abdulrazzaq Bahbahani

In the first session of the “Reading Club,” launched by National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) in collaboration with Dhat Al Salsal Library, the bank hosted Kuwaiti writer Abdulrazzaq Bahbahani, attended by a select group of literature, culture, and reading enthusiasts. The event is part of a series of dialogic meetings that bring writers and readers together for intellectual and literary discussions aimed at promoting reading culture and enriching Kuwait’s cultural and intellectual landscape.

The evening, titled “How Does a Story Come to Life? From Experience to Writing,” featured Bahbahani sharing his journey in the world of writing, highlighting how daily experiences and situations transform into literary ideas and stories. He outlined key stages of inspiration, idea development, and narrative structure building, leading to the final written text.

Bahbahani discussed milestones that shaped his literary experience and shared his perspective on creative writing, emphasizing the importance of observation and reflection in turning everyday details into literary works that resonate with and inspire readers.

The session reflected the initiative’s strong public engagement, as participants exchanged ideas and impressions on the session’s topic and benefited from the experiences and insights presented by the writer.

Commenting on the occasion, Talal Al-Attiyah, Deputy President and Head of Public Relations and Events Management at NBK, said: “The participation and interaction witnessed in the club’s inaugural session reflect growing interest in cultural and intellectual activities, underscoring the importance of providing spaces that bring writers and readers together in dialogues that enrich thought, open new horizons for learning, and facilitate the exchange of experiences. During the session, we observed a genuine enthusiasm among attendees to learn about writer Abdulrazzaq Bahbahani’s experience and to hear his views on creative writing and the stages a story goes through from its initial idea to the completion of the text.”

He added: “Through the club, we aim to deliver a comprehensive cultural experience that strengthens the presence of authors and culture in society, offering the public the opportunity for direct interaction with a select group of authors and thinkers. We look forward to continuing to host prominent literary and intellectual figures in upcoming sessions, in coordination with Dhat Al Salsal Library, to enrich the club’s intellectual content and align with the interests of readers from all backgrounds.”

The “Reading Club” represents a new addition to the cultural programs NBK is committed to offering, continuing to host a group of writers and thinkers in dialogic sessions that enrich the cultural and intellectual landscape and provide the public with the opportunity to closely engage with their experiences and intellectual and creative insights.

Through its programs and community initiatives, NBK continues to support cultural and intellectual activities that contribute to raising awareness and consolidating a culture of lifelong learning, in line with its commitment to its role in serving society and contributing to various aspects of human and cultural development.