Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad dies at 78: Veteran Gulf screen icon passes away after prolonged illness

Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad, a pioneering force in Gulf television and theatre, has passed away at 78 after a prolonged illness. Her death marks the end of an era for the region’s entertainment industry, where she was a defining cultural voice for over five decades. Al-Fahad’s career spanned acting, writing, and producing, leaving an indelible mark on Arab drama.