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Wiki loves Earth in Kuwait 2025 (In Arabic: ويكي تهوى الأرض في الكويت): A project launched by Wikimedia Kuwait, and the first edition of Wiki loves Earth in Kuwait. The initiative invites participants to upload photos showcasing Kuwaiti Earth. Part of the international Wiki Loves Earth photography competition, this Kuwaiti edition invites participants (both amateur and professional photographers) to capture and upload images of Kuwait’s protected natural areas, landscapes, flora, and fauna to Wikimedia Commons. These contributions help enrich free knowledge resources and raise awareness about Kuwait's unique environmental features.

Highlights

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Objectives

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  • Support Cultural and Natural Documentation: Help document and preserve Kuwait's environmental and natural legacy in digital form for future generations.
  • Engage the Local Community: Involve photographers, nature lovers, and the general public in documenting and sharing Kuwait’s ecological landscape.

Outcomes

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Number of uploaded Images Number of Participants Number of Organizers
980 5+ 3
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The main Category link in Wikimedia commons: Images from Wiki Loves Earth 2025 in Kuwait

International Winners

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Wikimedia Kuwait achieved two international rankings in the Landscapes category, as below:

3rd place

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Sulaibikhat Marine Protected Area in Kuwait:

Jhuma Datta described:

The aerial perspective adds an intriguing layer to the image. Usability level of this image is very high

Jophel Botero Ybiosa:

A stunning, paint-like image that exemplifies the grandeur of landscape

Lloyd Ericson Castro Rodriguez:

The abstract treatment of this photo is effective without compromising its context as a framed landscape

4th place

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Al-Khuwaisat (Al-Jahra) Natural Reserve in Kuwait:

Jhuma Datta highlights:

Beauty of contrasting landscapes, with the vibrant blue river water juxtaposed against arid earth tones, evoking a sense of serene isolation. Dimension and resolution of this entry have high usability

Jophel Botero Ybiosa added:

This landscape image has a painterly feel with striking earth tones. The river leads the viewer’s eyes across the image, enhancing the impact

Local Winners

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Winners Page in Commons: Click here

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