<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">When we mention Gulf art, especially Kuwaiti art, we usually remember the name of one of the most famous and best artists whose artistic career has exceeded 60 years, Maryam Al Saleh, the first Kuwaiti woman who was able to stand on stage, proving the strength of Arab women, especially Kuwaiti women, and her boundless creativity. Maryam Al Saleh was able to leave a significant mark on Arab art, especially Gulf art, appearing in many successful works, leaving behind a strong artistic career that is difficult for any other artist to surpass.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Connect with your favorite stars easier and faster with a special <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar">social networking app</a> that allows you to exchange messages and photos with ease. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:284/177;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/2e3a8ba5-317c-429d-a919-05a18a9b71a2.jpeg" alt="Maryam Al-Saleh"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Maryam Al Saleh's early beginnings in theater and television</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh was the first female artist in the Gulf States. She was born in 1946 and entered the artistic field in the early 1960s. Maryam was the first girl to join the theater and later became the first Arab Kuwaiti woman to stand on stage in the play "Luck and Millions."</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Maryam Al Saleh and her long career in serving Gulf art</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh participated in more than 50 drama works, which she was able to carefully select in order to present art that would affect the viewers. Maryam did not present ordinary roles, but rather tried to have an influential mark on the viewers, as she chose social issues in order to provide a broader culture for the masses. Al Saleh was able to have a long career in the service of Kuwaiti Gulf art, as she moved between radio, theater, and television, so that Maryam presented many works that the audience remembers to this day.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the most popular site in the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:315/420;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e156bbff-931f-4c15-a866-b3f062c0635c.jpeg" alt="Maryam Al-Saleh"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Maryam Al Saleh's most prominent works in drama and theater</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam participated in many dramatic and theatrical works, leaving her own mark in each work, with distinctive performance, full presence, and high skill in dialogue. Maryam was able to achieve great success in most of her roles, but there are some roles that left an imprint on the audience, including these works: the play “Saqr Quraish”, “Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah”, and “Haflat Ala Al-Khazouq”. As for television works: the series “Al-Hayala”, “Birds on the Water”, “Paths of Doubt”, and “The Price of My Life”. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:316/160;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/359990c4-1c79-40da-94ff-99b31af06d58.jpeg" alt="Maryam Al-Saleh"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Her pioneering role in empowering Kuwaiti women in the artistic arena</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh is considered a pioneer of female acting in Kuwait and the entire Gulf region. She was able to create tremendous opportunities for girls after her. After her first appearance on the Kuwaiti stage as the first Gulf woman, the opportunity became available to many other women.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Its relationship with the pioneer generation and its influence on new generations</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh is one of the most important pioneers of Gulf art, joining a list of the most famous Gulf artists at the beginning of art, including artist Hayat Al Fahad, artist Khaled Al Nafisi, Abdul Hussain Abdul Redha, and Suad Abdullah.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This group was able to greatly advance art in Kuwait and the entire Gulf region, producing a large number of TV series, films and plays that astonished the entire Arab world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Discover the most beautiful <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-collectibles">celebrity collectibles</a> through Special, which showcases the most famous items owned by stars and celebrities around the world.</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Immortal humanitarian stances in the life of Maryam Al-Saleh</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> On a personal level, Maryam Al Saleh was one of the most refined people you could ever work with. Maryam was able to help her country through her purposeful art, and she also led numerous social support campaigns, in addition to helping anyone who needed her services, whether in the artistic community or outside it. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:640/480;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/3a8f8fc1-2901-4650-8f62-c2d817bb72b2.jpeg" alt="Maryam Al-Saleh"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Awards and honors received over the decades</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh has received many awards from the state in recognition of her great efforts in the field of art. Among the most important of these awards are:</p><ul style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Dozens of awards from Gulf and Arab festivals.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Honoring the National Council for Culture, Arts and Letters.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> State Appreciation Award in Arts.</li><li style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Special tribute from Sharjah Theatre Days Festival.</li></ul><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Maryam Al Saleh in the eyes of critics and the public</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> When Maryam Al Saleh's name is mentioned, the audience usually comes to mind, as she has left a mark that will never be forgotten. She was able to present purposeful art that made her image stick in the minds of her fans and followers. As for the critics, who among them does not admire her performance, which is unparalleled these days?</p><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Her media appearances and messages to her fans</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Maryam Al Saleh has preferred to stay away from the art scene and rarely appears in the media. However, when she does appear, she leaves behind a powerful message to raise awareness and support the public. She has also clarified her vision of art today and her stance on contemporary works that no longer present meaningful topics to benefit the masses, calling on the art scene to return to its glory days to re-establish values in societies.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Follow <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/exclusive-content">exclusive content that</a> you can't find anywhere else, and enjoy benefits you can't miss with Special, the most popular site in the world. </p><figure class="image"><img style="aspect-ratio:600/459;" src="https://cdn.sbisiali.com/news/images/e01b7ea1-b396-4813-9f95-d8399f4decf3.jpeg" alt="Maryam Al-Saleh"></figure><h2 style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> <span style="color:hsl(187, 48%, 51%);">Why is Maryam Al Saleh considered an icon of Kuwaiti art?</span></h2><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> She was the first to step onto the stage in the 1960s. Her art is still remembered, so how could she not be an icon of Kuwaiti art? The artistic works she presented made her one of the first pioneers of acting, not only in Kuwait but in the entire Arab world. She left behind a rich history of artistic works that will not be repeated.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Get the latest <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://sbsial.com/ar/features/celebrity-ads">celebrity ads</a> directly on the Special app, where we show you everything new from international stars.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A rare case that is difficult to replicate, an artist with the level of humanity who was able to prove the strength of women in achieving their goals, Maryam Al Saleh, a name that the masses will never forget.<br></p>