NCCAL Terminates Popular Theater Group's Board of Leadership
The Popular Theater Troupe in Kuwait has experienced a significant change, as the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) announced the dissolution of its Board of Directors on July 6, 2025 [1]. This decision was taken to ensure compliance with the association's objectives, enhance member engagement, and strengthen Kuwait's theatrical movement.
In response to this development, an interim board has been appointed to steer the troupe through this transitional phase. The newly formed interim board, led by Manal Majeed Al-Baghdadi, will assume all legal powers and responsibilities of the original board for a period of six months [2].
The interim board has been tasked with several key roles and responsibilities. These include overseeing and governing the theater troupe’s activities to align them with the association’s objectives, facilitating greater engagement and participation among troupe members and stakeholders, and strengthening and revitalizing the theatrical movement within Kuwait by overseeing programming, administration, and outreach efforts [1]. The interim board will also maintain operational continuity while preparing for the appointment or election of a permanent board.
The interim board will also review current general assembly memberships and evaluate grievances filed by dismissed members. The dissolved board is required to hand over all documents, records, funds, and official seals to the interim board within three days [3].
The specific violations and breaches that led to the dissolution of the Board of Directors were not specified in the given paragraph. However, it is known that the dissolution was due to violations of Law No. 24 of 1962 on clubs and public benefit associations, as well as breaches of the association's bylaws [4].
The members of the interim board include Talal Abdullah Al-Asimi as the Administrative Director, Hanan Faisal Al-Rubaian as the Financial Director, Jassim Muhammad Al-Nabhan as the Public Relations Director, and Lawyer Abdul Razzaq Dhuryan Al-Enezi as the Secretary [5].
The details of the dissolution and the formation of the interim board were reported by Al-Rai daily [6]. This move is expected to enhance member engagement and strengthen Kuwait's theatrical movement, contributing to the overall cultural and artistic development in the country.
[1] Al-Rai Daily Report, July 6, 2025 [2] Decision published in the Official Gazette (Kuwait Alyawm) [3] Al-Rai Daily Report, July 6, 2025 [4] Decision published in the Official Gazette (Kuwait Alyawm) [5] Information provided by the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters (NCCAL) [6] Al-Rai Daily Report, July 6, 2025
The newly formed interim board, led by Manal Majeed Al-Baghdadi, will assume the legal powers and responsibilities of the original board in the finance sector as the Financial Director, Hanan Faisal Al-Rubaian, is a part of the interim board. The interim board will also be overseeing and governing the theater troupe’s activities to align them with the association’s objectives, which involves managing financial matters as well.
