FREE Established 1961 Friday ISSUE NO: 17511 SHAABAN 4, 1439 AH FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2018 Oil soars to highest level Saad Al-Mutawa elected Boursa James’ epic 46 points help 9 in years on Mideast woes 37 chief, Sulaiman Al-Marzouq VC 44 Cavs even series with Pacers MP Hamdan Al-Azemi (right) filed to grill HH the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah yesterday. PM grilling may lead to Assembly dissolution See Page 9 2 Friday Local Friday, April 20, 2018 Diwaniyas in Kuwait PHOTO OF THE DAY Local Spotlight By Muna Al-Fuzai
[email protected] have found that several Western expatriates, espe- Icially male diplomats, like to visit diwaniyas in Kuwait. But what is the secret behind this passion? This article reviews the role and importance of diwaniyas. Diwaniyas in Kuwait hold a strong position in political, social and cultural life, the formation of ideas and discussions and sometimes decision-making accord- ing to the prevailing circumstances. I recalled the important role of diwaniyas while I was reading a statement of a new diplomat in Kuwait, in which he said he looks forward to visiting many Kuwaiti diwaniyas. I believe he will undoubtedly be welcomed. Kuwaiti hospitality is well known and diwaniyas are in fact cultural, social and political spaces to hear what Kuwaitis think and talk about daily. Also, Kuwaitis prefer to welcome visitors in diwaniyas. Visitors feel that they are welcome in their homes and this reflects the gen- erosity and the Arab sense of hospitality. Diwaniyas are the perfect place to share ideas and hold debates without fear or anxiety, as the diwaniya is KUWAIT: Aerial view of Al Shaheed Park and Tijaria Tower by Essam Gad.