From Under the Sun to in Front of the Camera!

In the sweltering heat of summer, some stand under the sun not by choice, but because they are bound by an appointment that cannot be delayed: a news bulletin or summary that viewers await on their screens. This hardship is endured by a number of news presenters at Kuwait TV, who may be forced to wait outside for a bus to take them to the station building, or walk in the intense heat to reach their workplaces on time.

From a distance, the situation may seem trivial, but it is far from it when one is scheduled to appear on camera, expected to present to viewers with full presence, comfort, and focus. The news anchor is the face of the screen, and viewers notice the smallest details, from signs of fatigue and exhaustion on the face to the effects of the heat on appearance and clothing.

This is why there is an appeal to those in charge of this sector to view the situation of these colleagues with humanity, and to provide accommodations that enable them to enter the building during their working hours. Given that the number of bulletin and summary presenters each day is limited, their entry can be organized according to a fixed schedule that causes no pressure or congestion in parking areas. Allowing the news anchor to enter the building at an appropriate time before the broadcast is not a privilege, but rather part of preparing the employee to perform their duties in a manner befitting the screen, the viewers, and the name of Kuwait TV.

After all, they are human beings, affected by heat and fatigue like everyone else, but when they stand before the camera, they show us only a calm, professional, and comfortable demeanor. Since the screen is the public face, it is fitting that we care for those who stand behind it before demanding that they appear comfortable in front of it. Every minute of comfort before the broadcast can contribute to a better on-screen presence. And so, we turn to the authorities.