Meaning of diwaniya | Babel Free

Definitions

1. In Kuwait, a guest room where men gather to chat, eat and drink.
2. A traditional Kuwaiti social gathering in such a room.

Examples

“Diwaniyas are a place to network where people from different facets of society gather to discuss topics of interest, form alliances, close business deals or introduce people to associates. Historically, Diwaniyas have consisted of only men but now have evolved into mixed gender or only women.”

“Al Salem presented a snapshot of the architecture of diwaniyas in Kuwait, and stressed on how rooted it is in the local culture of hospitality. A Kuwaiti diwaniya is a traditional reception area where business colleagues and guests are received and is a tangible representation of the importance of hospitality in Kuwait’s culture and traditions.”

“In the past, candidates depended mostly on personal ties with voters at diwaniyas, traditional evening social gatherings.”

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