Ministry of Islamic Affairs Opens Sixth 'My Craft by My Hand' Exhibition in Collaboration with Interior Ministry

• The exhibition features products crafted by inmates of correctional institutions and participants from the Kuwait Center for Mental Health

Kuwait City – The Ministry of Islamic Affairs, represented by the Rehabilitation and Evaluation Department, opened the “My Craft, My Hand” exhibition of handicrafts and artistic works on Sunday, in cooperation with the Ministry of Interior, represented by the General Administration of Correctional Institutions. The event, held at The Avenues Mall, will run for five days.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Acting Undersecretary of the Ministry, Dr. Sulaiman Al-Suwailim, said that the exhibition aligns with the Ministry’s mission to reinforce Islamic values, contribute to human development, and promote behavioral reform.

Dr. Al-Suwailim emphasized the Ministry’s commitment to supporting rehabilitation and reform programs that enhance the capacities of target groups, equip them with useful skills, and boost their self-confidence, thereby preparing them for positive integration into society.

He noted that government and community partnerships form a cornerstone in supporting reform and rehabilitation efforts, explaining that cooperation with the Ministry of Interior exemplifies the complementary roles and responsibilities among government entities, contributing to the enhancement of rehabilitation programs and the provision of training opportunities and skill development.

He praised the quality and diversity of the handicrafts and artistic works on display, which reflect the participants’ creative talents and productive capabilities, and commended the efforts of the Ministries of Interior and Health, represented by the Kuwait Center for Mental Health, as well as the Takafol Association for the Care of Prisoners, in supporting rehabilitation initiatives and caring for target groups.

Dr. Al-Suwailim pointed out that the exhibition provides an opportunity to highlight the importance of vocational and professional training in nurturing talents, harnessing human potential, and transforming acquired skills into tangible products. He stressed the need to continue supporting religious, educational, psychological, and social programs, as well as collaborating on training and vocational initiatives that contribute to achieving the goals of reform and rehabilitation.

The opening ceremony was attended by Major General Duhaif Al-Duhaif, Head of the Private Security and Correctional Institutions Sector, along with several security leaders and prison directors.

The exhibition features a diverse range of handicrafts and artistic products creatively crafted by inmates of correctional institutions through affiliated workshops, alongside contributions from the Kuwait Center for Mental Health, which presented a collection of handmade, artistic, and sculptural works produced as part of its rehabilitation programs.