The name of renowned Kuwaiti actress Hayat Al-Fahad has topped social media trends in recent hours, following reports of a deterioration in her health and her transfer to Britain for treatment.

However, sources close to the actress clarified that Al-Fahad is still in Kuwait, as her medical team did not approve her travel out of concern that it could negatively affect her condition. The sources added that the current step is limited to sending her medical reports abroad for review, in order to determine the next stage of treatment.

Hayat Al-Fahad suffers a stroke

Al-Fahad had suffered a stroke that affected the left side of her body, but doctors were able to handle her case professionally. Recent medical indicators suggest that her health is gradually improving.

A rich career Nicknamed the “Lady of the Gulf Screen,” Hayat Al-Fahad has a distinguished career spanning more than half a century in drama, theater, and radio. She began her artistic journey in the 1960s and delivered works that remain engraved in Gulf and Arab memory, most notably the series The Final Decision and Al-Hayala. She also shone in significant theatrical productions, making her one of the most influential actresses in the Arab cultural scene.

Prayers for recovery Since news of her health crisis broke, social media platforms have been flooded with prayers and wishes for her recovery from fans and fellow artists, who regard Hayat Al-Fahad not just as an actress, but as an icon of Gulf drama who played a major role in its growth and in elevating it to a broader Arab horizon.