The Kuwait Towers have officially been added to the Arab Heritage List under the modern architecture category by the Arab Architectural and Urban Heritage Observatory. The announcement came during the conclusion of the Observatory's ninth regional forum, hosted in Beirut.

This prestigious recognition highlights the iconic status of the Kuwait Towers as both a national landmark and a symbol of modern Arab architectural innovation.

Engineer Mahmoud Al-Rabiah from the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) confirmed that the Towers were nominated as a cultural property of the State of Kuwait. The Kuwait Towers stood out as one of only two modern architectural entries accepted into the heritage list.

Al-Rabiah emphasized the symbolic and functional importance of the Towers. Originally designed as water tanks, the structures transcend utility by serving as a striking architectural feature.

“They are not just water tanks but a unique architectural expression, proudly representing Kuwait in the modern era,” said Al-Rabiah.

The nomination was prepared with support from NCCAL’s Restoration and Preservation Department, under Secretary-General Dr. Muhammad Al-Jassar.

Engineer Mohammed Abu Saadi, head of the evaluation committee, stated that the Towers were selected after a comprehensive evaluation.

“The Towers serve a function and have become a national landmark, a symbol of identity, and a unique mark of Kuwait,” he noted.

The Arab Architectural and Urban Heritage Observatory operates under ALECSO, the Arab League Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization. The forum was held under the patronage of Lebanese Minister of Culture Ghassan Salameh, in the presence of ALECSO Director General Dr. Mohamed Ould Amar.

This recognition affirms the Kuwait Towers’ place as a beacon of modern Arab architectural heritage, reflecting Kuwait’s identity and urban development vision.