Sheikha Shaikha Ali Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
Shaikha Ali Jaber Al Sabah | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Kuwaiti |
| Occupation(s) | Yoga practitioner, wellness advocate |
| Organization | Daratma Studio |
| Known for | Promoting yoga in Kuwait and GCC region |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) |
Shaikha Ali Jaber Al Sabah is a Kuwaiti yoga practitioner and wellness advocate, recognized for promoting yoga in the Gulf region.[1] In 2025, she was conferred the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian award, for her contribution to fostering wellness and cultural exchange through yoga in Kuwait and other GCC countries.[2][3]
Career
Shaikha Al Sabah is the founder of Daratma Studio, a wellness center based in Kuwait that promotes yoga, mindfulness, and holistic health. She has played a significant role in popularizing yoga among Kuwaitis, especially youth and women, and has contributed to making wellness practices accessible and inclusive in the region.[4][5]
In 2024, she met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to the region, where her efforts in yoga advocacy were acknowledged.[6] Her studio has collaborated with community centers, embassies, and wellness forums to spread awareness of Indian yoga traditions in the Gulf region.[7]
Recognition
Shaikha Al Sabah became the first female yoga proponent from Kuwait to receive the Padma Shri, under the category 'Others - Foreigners/NRIs/PIO/Overseas Citizens'. Her award was widely covered in both Indian and Gulf media.[8][9][10][11][12][13]
See also
References
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- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 announced". Press Information Bureau. 25 January 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Padma Awards 2025 List" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Shaikha Al Sabah honored with India's prestigious Padma Shri for yoga advocacy". The Times Kuwait. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "H.E. Shaikha Ali Jaber Al Sabah awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu". Indians in Kuwait. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "PM Modi meets Kuwaiti yoga enthusiast who promotes yoga among youth through her Daratma studio". ANI. 22 December 2024. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
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- ^ "Sheikha Shaikha Ali Al Jaber Al Sabah receives Padma Shri for yoga from Indian President". The Times Kuwait. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "India honors Sheikha Jaber Al Sabah with Padma Shri award for promoting yoga in Kuwait". Arab Times. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "Kuwaiti ambassador hails Indian honor for Sheikha Shaikha". Kuwait Times. Retrieved 20 June 2025.
- ^ "MEA congratulates foreign Padma awardees". India Post. Retrieved 20 June 2025.