Under the theme "Kuwait: A Global Hub for Al-Sadu Weaving Craft," the Sheikh Salem Al-Ali Al-Sabah Informatics Award has launched the tenth edition of its flagship cultural competition "I Saw Kuwait" (Shuft Al-Kuwait) in partnership with Al-Sadu House, commemorating the Award's Silver Jubilee.

Competition Details:

• Format: Daily interactive questions about Al-Sadu craft posted for 10 days on the Award's and Al-Sadu House's Instagram and Facebook accounts

• Prize Pool: $50,000distributedamong50winners($1,000 each)

• Mechanics: Participants answering six questions correctly enter a raffle draw

Key Statements:

1. Bassam Al-Shammari, Award Trustee:
   "This edition attracts thousands of participants locally and internationally through engaging digital interaction."

2. Sheikh Salem Athbi Al-Salem Al-Sabah, Competition Supervisor:

   • "The partnership between the Informatics Award and Al-Sadu House beautifully merges culture with technology."

   • "It showcases Al-Sadu as a profound Kuwaiti heritage through interactive methods that engage younger generations."

   • "Reflects Kuwait's integrated cultural institutions advancing national initiatives with global resonance."

Background:

• Since 2010, the competition has promoted Kuwaiti culture digitally

• Silver Jubilee Edition aligns with:

  • UNESCO's recognition of Al-Sadu (2020 Intangible Cultural Heritage)

  • Kuwait Vision 2035's cultural digitization goals