A delegation from the Ministry of Oil visited KUNA and reviewed its operational mechanisms and news services

A delegation from the Ministry of Oil visited the headquarters of the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), where it reviewed the operational mechanisms across various departments of the editorial sector and their news services, particularly the Information and Research Center, “KUNA Smart Oasis,” and other editorial departments.

During the visit, the delegation received a detailed explanation from Acting Editor-in-Chief Badr Al-Sharhan and heads of the editorial departments regarding daily workflows, the stages of writing, editing, and broadcasting news materials in Arabic, English, and French through KUNA’s general bulletin and its social media platforms, as well as image processing, post drafting, and headline selection.

The delegation also closely examined the Information and Research Center at KUNA, learning about its role and its scientific and professional methodology in handling news and information. Center officials presented a comprehensive overview of archiving processes, the collection and classification of news materials and various media formats broadcast by the agency, alongside the preparation of reports, studies, periodicals, and research publications issued by the center.

Additionally, the delegation was introduced to “KUNA Smart Oasis,” its operational nature, and its crucial role in aligning with modern media concepts and leveraging artificial intelligence technologies in media content production and delivery.

In this context, Sheikh Tamadher Al-Khalid, Director of Public Relations and Petroleum Media at the Ministry of Oil, stated that the visit to KUNA represented a valuable opportunity to closely observe the agency’s experience and professional expertise in media, editorial, and digital operations, and to learn about the modern mechanisms and technologies it employs in content production and management. This reflects KUNA’s advanced national expertise and its firmly established position in the local media landscape.

Sheikh Tamadher noted that the visit facilitated the exchange of experiences and practical insights in several areas prioritized for media development, notably digital media, the use of AI in content creation, news verification mechanisms, and professional handling of misinformation and rumors.

She emphasized that learning from successful national experiences constitutes an important pathway for developing petroleum media tools and enhancing their capabilities to keep pace with the rapid transformations in the media industry.

She clarified that the Ministry places utmost importance on strengthening cooperation and knowledge exchange with national media institutions, noting that the visit marks a significant step toward enhancing collaborative efforts between the Ministry and KUNA. This mutual exchange of expertise and resources will support the development of media performance, improve the efficiency of specialized content production in the oil and gas sector, and enhance the ability to reach audiences in a professional and reliable manner.

The delegation was received during the visit by Essam Al-Ruwaih, Director of Public Relations and Marketing.