IN SHORT

Esteemed economist. Mother. Human rights advocate. Businesswoman. Poet. Kuwaiti. Sheikha Dr Souad M. Al Sabah is nothing short of a living treasure, a force of nature whose contribution to Kuwaiti intellectual and cultural life over the past fifty years has been immense. Passionate about many causes and long-time advocate of the women’s cause, human rights, and education, Dr Al Sabah also seeks to preserve the Arabic language and share its wealth and complexities with the younger generation. “Believe in yourselves,” she says. “Believe in your country. And believe in your heritage—language and the culture it carries.”