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Mid East Info
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Mid East Info
Kuwait celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a striking showcase of culture, vision and purpose - Middle East Business News and Information
The State of Kuwait marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a celebration that captivated audiences and strengthened the pavilion's growing reputation as one of the most compelling destinations at the global event. The day's activities brought together dignitaries, Expo visitors and international media in a vibrant tribute to Kuwait's heritage, identity and forward-looking vision. The celebrations began with a parade featuring more than 100 participants, dressed in traditional attire and accompanied by music and movement. The procession drew large crowds across the Expo site, attracting attention for its energy, colour and cultural authenticity. The official ceremony took place at the National Day Hall within the Expo premises and featured a special presentation of the Visionary Lighthouse Show. This performance combined visual storytelling, choreography and sound to reflect Kuwait's transformation from its cultural roots to its aspirations under the New Kuwait 2035 vision. The show resonated deeply with audiences and offered an inspiring expression of national pride and global engagement. Speaking about the National Day celebrations, His Excellency Mr Salem Al Watyan, Commissioner General of the State of Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, said: 'Our National Day celebration reflects the spirit of Kuwait. It is a moment to honour our heritage and share our hopes for a future built on progress, partnership and innovation. Expo 2025 gives us a powerful opportunity to engage with the world, and we are proud to be part of this global platform.' Later, guests were invited to the Kuwait Pavilion to enjoy a traditional folklore performance and an evening light show illuminating the pavilion's distinctive façade. Projected visuals celebrating Kuwaiti culture and symbolism brought the structure to life, drawing admiration from the diverse international audience. Since its opening, the Kuwait Pavilion has emerged as one of the most popular and talked-about experiences at Expo 2025 Osaka. Located in the Empowering Lives district, the pavilion's bold architecture, immersive exhibitions and powerful narrative have attracted thousands of visitors each day. Many have praised the pavilion for its ability to tell Kuwait's story with clarity, emotion and purpose. The Kuwait Pavilion is one of the most architecturally striking and thematically rich national pavilions at Expo 2025 Osaka. Its visual identity draws inspiration from Kuwait's diverse natural elements, with a logo that features waves symbolising the sea, the desert, nature reserves and farmlands. These elements reflect the country's unique landscapes and deep cultural roots. Inside, the pavilion offers a multi-sensory, interactive journey that takes visitors through Kuwait's rich heritage and ambitious outlook for the future. The experience blends immersive storytelling and digital exhibitions to highlight the country's commitment to sustainability, innovation and global collaboration. Each pavilion section is crafted to inform, engage and inspire, revealing Kuwait's vision for a technology-driven and inclusive tomorrow. The architecture itself makes a bold statement. The pavilion's open and flowing design, with its elevated promenade and central dome, mirrors Kuwait's seas and deserts, symbolising movement, openness and resilience. Visible from afar both day and night, the structure resembles a lighthouse, offering a visual and metaphorical guide through Kuwait's story. The central dome serves as a unifying symbol, linking past, present and future, and anchoring the pavilion's message of progress and continuity. The Kuwait Pavilion does more than welcome visitors. It invites them to reflect, explore and connect with a nation deeply rooted in tradition yet boldly shaping its future. Kuwait's National Day at the Expo highlighted the nation's cultural richness and reaffirmed its commitment to global dialogue, innovation and collaboration. Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, is being held from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima island in Osaka Bay. Under the overarching theme 'Designing Future Society for Our Lives', the Expo explores how innovation, collaboration and human-centred solutions can shape a better tomorrow. The event is organised around three key sub-themes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives, with each pavilion contributing ideas and inspiration for a more inclusive, sustainable and resilient future.
Business Wire
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Kuwait Celebrates National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka with a Striking Showcase of Culture, Vision and Purpose
OSAKA, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The State of Kuwait marked its National Day at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, with a celebration that captivated audiences and strengthened the pavilion's growing reputation as one of the most compelling destinations at the global event. The day's activities brought together dignitaries, Expo visitors and international media in a vibrant tribute to Kuwait's heritage, identity and forward-looking vision. The celebrations began with a parade featuring more than 100 participants, dressed in traditional attire and accompanied by music and movement. The procession drew large crowds across the Expo site, attracting attention for its energy, colour and cultural authenticity. The official ceremony took place at the National Day Hall within the Expo premises and featured a special presentation of the Visionary Lighthouse Show. This performance combined visual storytelling, choreography and sound to reflect Kuwait's transformation from its cultural roots to its aspirations under the New Kuwait 2035 vision. The show resonated deeply with audiences and offered an inspiring expression of national pride and global engagement. Speaking about the National Day celebrations, His Excellency Mr Salem Al Watyan, Commissioner General of the State of Kuwait Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, said: 'Our National Day celebration reflects the spirit of Kuwait. It is a moment to honour our heritage and share our hopes for a future built on progress, partnership and innovation. Expo 2025 gives us a powerful opportunity to engage with the world, and we are proud to be part of this global platform.' Later, guests were invited to the Kuwait Pavilion to enjoy a traditional folklore performance and an evening light show illuminating the pavilion's distinctive façade. Projected visuals celebrating Kuwaiti culture and symbolism brought the structure to life, drawing admiration from the diverse international audience. Since its opening, the Kuwait Pavilion has emerged as one of the most popular and talked-about experiences at Expo 2025 Osaka. Located in the Empowering Lives district, the pavilion's bold architecture, immersive exhibitions and powerful narrative have attracted thousands of visitors each day. The Kuwait Pavilion offers a multi-sensory, interactive journey that takes visitors through Kuwait's rich heritage and ambitious outlook for the future. The experience blends immersive storytelling and digital exhibitions to highlight the country's commitment to sustainability, innovation and global collaboration.
Fibre2Fashion
11 hours ago
- Business
- Fibre2Fashion
Versalis unveils Hoop Demo plant in Mantua for chemical recycling
Versalis, Eni's chemical company, unveiled, at its Mantua site, a demonstration plant based on Hoop, the company's new proprietary technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Versalis, Eni's chemical arm, unveiled its Hoop demo plant in Mantua for chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste into new feedstock. Developed with SRS, it uses pyrolysis and AI for high-yield recovery. Processing 6,000 t/year, it paves the way for a 40,000-tonne plant in Priolo. SC-HOOP won EU Innovation Fund support and will feature at Expo 2025. This technology, which complements mechanical recycling, makes it possible to convert mixed plastic waste into feedstock that can be used to produce new plastic materials suitable for all applications, including food contact packaging and pharmaceutical packaging. Hoop was developed through a joint project with the Italian engineering firm S.R.S. (Servizi di Ricerche e Sviluppo), leading to an innovative technology that achieves high material recovery yields and offers excellent flexibility in terms of input materials. This is made possible by combining a high thermal performance pyrolysis reactor with Versalis's expertise in polymer property analysis and production process optimisation through Artificial Intelligence systems. Construction of the Hoop demonstration plant, which occupies an area of approximately 5,000 square metres within the Mantua site, began at the end of October 2023. During the construction phase, more than 25 specialised contractors were involved, with an average daily workforce of around 70 people. In recent weeks, the first production tests were successfully completed. The plant is capable of processing 6,000 tonnes of secondary raw material per year and will serve to validate the technology application on an industrial scale. Under the Memorandum of Understanding on the Eni-Versalis Chemical Transformation Plan signed last March with the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy (MIMIT) a 40,000-tonne facility is planned for construction at the Priolo site in Sicily. The feasibility study has already been completed and the design phase is currently under way in preparation for the start of the permitting process. 'Today we are giving further substance and value to circularity, one of the pillars of Versalis's transformation plan', said Adriano Alfani, CEO of Versalis. 'The Hoop plant we are opening today is a symbol of the path we are following – harnessing innovation to reshape our business through new industrial initiatives based on circularity, biochemistry and specialisation, in pursuit of increased sustainability. We are committed to addressing all three of sustainability core dimensions: environmental, social and economic.' SC-HOOP, Versalis' project name for the realization of the demo plant based on Hoop technology at Mantua, is the only Italian large scale project to be awarded funding in the 2023 EU Innovation Fund call, out of 239 proposals submitted and 41 selected overall. The Fund established by the European Commission, supports innovative low-carbon technologies. The patent has also been selected by the Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy to be showcased among Italy's successful innovations, both in the themed exhibition 'L'Italia dei Brevetti' [Italy of patents] (held in Rome from November 2024 to March 2025) and in the Italian Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Note: The headline, insights, and image of this press release may have been refined by the Fibre2Fashion staff; the rest of the content remains unchanged. Fibre2Fashion News Desk (HU)
Leaders
12 hours ago
- Business
- Leaders
Georgian Prime Minister Meets CEO of Saudi Fund for Development
Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze, held a meeting with Sultan bin Abdulrahman Al-Marshad, CEO of the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD). As part of his visit, Al-Marshad also met with key Georgian officials, including First Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Levan Davitashvili, Minister of Finance Lasha Khutsishvili, and Minister of Infrastructure Revaz Sokhadze. The meetings centered on strengthening development cooperation between Georgia and the SFD. Discussions focused on supporting and financing projects across multiple sectors to drive growth and unlock strategic opportunities within the country. Related Topics : Saudi Arabia's Cultural Development Fund to Showcase Cultural Innovation at Expo 2025 Osaka A Look into the Tasks of Saudi National Development Fund Chambers Federation Discusses Launch of Georgian Bank in Saudi Arabia Saudi Crown Prince receives Georgia's Prime Minister in Riyadh in an official session of talks Short link : Post Views: 1 Related Stories
The Mainichi
2 days ago
- Politics
- The Mainichi
Emperor of Japan meets German president, discusses importance of facing history
TOKYO -- Emperor Naruhito met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at the Imperial Palace here on June 18, during the president's visit to Japan for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and President Steinmeier delivered a speech in parliament stating, "Those who face the past never give up on the future." According to the Imperial Household Agency, after hearing about the speech from the president, the Emperor expressed his agreement, saying, "I believe it is extremely important to face the past and pass it on to the next generation." The president's speech emphasized the importance of actively defending freedom and democracy while acknowledging Germany's Nazi past. The Emperor was aware of this and shared with the president that he had visited Ioto Island (Iwo Jima) and Okinawa this year to honor the war dead, and also plans to visit Hiroshima and Nagasaki. When the president asked about young people's interest in the history of war, the Emperor, reflecting on his interactions with young storytellers where he had visited, reportedly said, "I think it is very important to pass on the memories of the past." (Japanese original by Nao Yamada, Tokyo City News Department)
