The National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) honored a distinguished group of Kuwaiti women during a special ceremony titled "Success Stories: Inspiring Models of Kuwaiti Womanhood" on Sunday, recognizing their exceptional contributions across various fields.

Event Highlights:

1. Cultural Significance

   • Part of Kuwaiti Women's Day (May 16) celebrations

   • Featured in Kuwait's 2025 Arab Culture & Media Capital program

2. Honoree Categories

   • Arts & Media:
     • Hayat Al-Fahd (Veteran actress)
     • Raqiya Al-Koot (Theater director)
     • Amani Al-Hajji (Opera singer)
     • Aya Ibrahim (Music culture advocate)

   • Science & Innovation:
     • Dr. Nuha Al-Mea (Nuclear medicine inventor)
     • Hoora Shaban (Scientific innovator)

   • Social Leadership:
     • Ibtisam Al-Qaoud (Women's empowerment leader)
     • Dr. Abeer Al-Omairi (IT sector pioneer)

   • Sports:
     • Shaima Al-Mulla (Paralympic shooting/athletics champion)

3. Key Quotes

   • "Women's empowerment requires more than policies – it needs public recognition of their role as equal nation-builders" – Aisha Al-Mahmoud, NCCAL Assistant Secretary-General

   • Honorees described the awards as both an honor and motivation to continue their work