The General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) recognized Kuwaiti nationals Othman Al-Jiran and Ghunaima Al-Mutawi among 12 outstanding Gulf youth during an awards ceremony under the theme "Gulf Youth: Innovation, Leadership, Achievement." Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, and Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi attended the event.

Honoree Statements:

Othman Al-Jiran (Agricultural Engineer & Environmental Activist) told KUNA:
"This recognition reflects my work in environmental causes and sustainable agricultural projects in Kuwait and abroad, including urban greening initiatives. This honor motivates me to contribute further, and I thank both Kuwait's Youth Authority and the GCC Secretariat."

Ghunaima Al-Mutawi (Sustainability Educator) stated to KUNA:
"My selection acknowledges our achievements at Seeds Academy in sustainability education and initiatives like the Green Development Pioneers program with Kuwait's Youth Authority. Being among GCC's top youth inspires me to continue advancing climate awareness in line with Kuwait Vision 2035." She expressed gratitude to Kuwaiti and GCC youth institutions for their support.

Event Highlights:

• Focus on cross-border youth collaboration

• Alignment with Kuwait's 2035 development goals

• Emphasis on climate change solutions