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Al Salam Palace (Kuwait)
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In 1960, during the reign of late Amir Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Al-Sabah, construction works began for the palace's basic structure. However, in 1961 and after the official declaration of country's independence, some changes were made on the palace's residential plans due to the urgent need at that time for an official guesthouse for Kuwait's top visitors, including kings, presidents, and other prominent figures, in addition to a place to hold official and international conferences and meetings. Thus, the government decided to complete constructions for the spectacular building and transfer its ownership officially to the state. The palace was officially inaugurated in 1964, and received its first world leader guest in that same year.Around 166 world leaders have stayed at Al Salam Palace since its official opening, including the likes of the Shah of Iran Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, former French President Valery Giscard dâEstaing and Charles and Diana, the Prince and Princess of Wales.WEB,weblink When old meets new {{!, Introducing innovative lifting at Al Salam Palace, Kuwait|last=Penny|first=Jess|website=Penny Hydraulics}}The palace, which total costs estimated nearly US$16.5 million, was characterized by its beautiful and luxurious facilities. Its fancy exterior round-shaped design reflected on its interior design, with its crystal chandeliers' lights visible through its windows, illuminating its superb vicinity at Shuwaikh beach for passersby to enjoy.Al Salam Palace continued to receive Kuwait's guests until 1990, when Iraq invaded the country, destroyed the palace and stole its contents. Afterwards, the palace faded into oblivion after the country's liberation in 1991, especially after handing over its role and missions to the newly built Bayan Palace to host the country's guests.The palace stayed abandoned and neglected until 2013, when Sheikha Mona Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Head of Historic Documentation Center and the Amiri Diwan Libraries, proposed to restore the historic guesthouse and turn it into a museum that combines various time phases from the 300-year history of Kuwait. Combined Group Contracting has secured a KWD 39 million (US$129 million)WEB,weblink Kuwait's Combined Group lands KWD 39 mln deal, Mubasher, May 15, 2019, contract to carry out the renovation and reconstruction of the Al Salam Palace.Sheikha Mona's proposal received approval and encouragement by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, prompting the Amiri Diwan to carry out reconstruction of the palace until it was finally completed and officially inaugurated by His Highness the Amir on Monday, April 29, 2019.The newly restored building houses a collection of rare artifacts and preserve the national cultural heritage of Kuwait. It has been designed to suit the modern generation provided with the latest technological display methods to presents the history of Kuwait to visitors in a creative and innovative manner.See also
- Kuwait National Cultural District
- Al Shaheed Park
- Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Cultural Centre
- Sheikh Abdullah Al-Salem Cultural Centre
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