The restoration of Al Salam Palace is a cause for great joy and celebration in Kuwait. The original landmark palace was built in the 1960s to accommodate visiting heads of state. In the 1990s the palace was severely damaged during the Iraqi invasion and thought by many to be beyond repair.

Hopes of restoring the abandoned palace were unfulfilled over 30 years, but the Amiri Diwan has announced with great pride that the palace, its famous chandelier and its extensive grounds will be restored to their former beauty and splendour.