Our Story: More Than Just Words
From Curiosity to Creation: Our Story
The journey of KuwaitiWords - a platform born from passion, culture, and connection
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The Challenge We Faced
Schools struggled
Arabic wasn't prioritised in international schools across Kuwait
Wrong focus
Most resources taught Modern Standard Arabic, not spoken Kuwaiti dialect
Connection gap
Expats living in Kuwait couldn't connect in daily conversations
Growing up in Kuwait, I realised how hard it was to learn the local dialect.
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People Wanted to Belong
Thousands yearned
Expats and second-generation residents wanted to learn how Kuwaitis actually speak
No modern solution
There was no interactive way to learn dialect in cultural context
Social Exclusion
Lack of spoken dialect proficiency often led to feelings of isolation and exclusion from local conversations and culture
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From Instagram to Platform
In 2016, I started posting Kuwaiti words on Instagram. By 2023, this grew into a full website platform launch.
Curiosity sparked
What began as curiosity became a small community
Deep resonance
The posts resonated deeply with locals and expats alike
Platform Launch
The engagement led to the evolution from social media content to a comprehensive learning platform.
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Building the Bridge
"KuwaitiWords is my love letter to Kuwait and to everyone who believes that language is the bridge to belonging."- Waris | Founder of KuwaitiWords
Cultural bridge
More than a platform - connecting cultures through language
Preserving dialect
Documenting and celebrating authentic Kuwaiti expressions
Building community
Where language becomes a doorway to understanding
Join the journey of preserving and celebrating the Kuwaiti dialect at KuwaitiWords.com
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