Ministers: 'KUNA'... A national journey and distinguished media face for five decades

Kuwait’s Minister of Education, Eng. Sayed Jalal Al-Tabtabaee, congratulated the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), its management, and all its staff on the occasion of its 50th anniversary. In a statement to KUNA, Al-Tabtabaee emphasized that this milestone represents a significant national and media landmark, recalling half a century of professional work that has helped consolidate Kuwait’s media presence and convey its news and positions to various parts of the world.

Al-Tabtabaee stated that over five decades, KUNA has solidified its status as one of the most prominent pillars of national media, fulfilling its mission with professionalism and credibility by keeping pace with events and developments, documenting key milestones in the history of the State of Kuwait, and highlighting its achievements and national stances, thereby making it a reliable source of information and a media interface that reflects Kuwait’s image and standing.

He added that KUNA’s presence and standing in the media landscape are the result of the efforts of successive generations of employees who contributed their expertise and experience in building a firmly established national media institution. He commended the current efforts of KUNA staff to continue developing journalistic and news work and to keep pace with the rapid changes in the media sector, particularly in the context of digital transformation and the proliferation of news and information platforms.

Al-Tabtabaee stressed that national media bears significant responsibility in enhancing public awareness, highlighting the state’s and its institutions’ achievements, and conveying the true image of Kuwait and its progress across various fields. He emphasized the importance of national media institutions continuing to invest in human resources and modern technologies to enhance their ability to reach audiences efficiently while maintaining the professional standards and credibility that form the foundation of sound media work.

He expressed his pride in this occasion, which embodies the continuity of a venerable national institution that has contributed to serving Kuwait and its media over 50 years. He wished KUNA, its management, and staff continued success and progress, enabling them to further enhance the standing and presence of Kuwaiti media regionally and internationally, and to serve national causes under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and under the directives of Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the Prime Minister.

For his part, Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi congratulated KUNA on its 50th anniversary, praising its distinguished national journey and its pioneering role in documenting Kuwait’s renaissance and conveying its media message objectively and credibly, both locally and internationally.

In a press statement on this occasion, Minister Al-Awadi said that KUNA has proven, over five decades, its ability to efficiently keep pace with journalistic and technological changes, remaining a reliable media institution and a strategic partner for all government ministries and institutions.

He pointed to KUNA’s continuous professional coverage, particularly in the health sector, in raising public health awareness, highlighting national medical efforts and achievements, countering rumors, and conveying scientific facts to the public with accuracy and transparency.

Minister Al-Awadi expressed his sincere wishes for KUNA to achieve further excellence and prosperity, affirming his confidence that the national media professionals within the agency will continue to fulfill their mission, thereby enhancing the standing of sound Kuwaiti media and contributing to serving development and national causes.

KUNA today celebrated its 50th anniversary in a ceremony held at its headquarters, attended by several of its officials and employees, commemorating a half-century journey filled with dedication, excellence, and achievements in media work.

For her part, State Minister for Development and Sustainability Dr. Reem Al-Faleh congratulated KUNA and its staff, as well as all its members, on the occasion of the agency’s 50th anniversary. In a statement to KUNA, Minister Al-Faleh said that this milestone represents a prominent landmark in the trajectory of Kuwaiti media, noting that over five decades KUNA has served as a trusted national voice and a distinguished media face for the State of Kuwait, conveying its message, positions, and achievements with professionalism and credibility, while keeping pace with the country’s progress and its developmental aspirations.

She added, “As we celebrate the agency’s golden jubilee today, we recall with appreciation the support and patronage that Kuwaiti media has enjoyed under the wise leadership of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad and His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled.”

Minister Al-Faleh extended her thanks and appreciation to all those who contributed to KUNA’s journey across its successive generations, as well as to its national cadres and employees, expressing her wishes for their continued success and for the agency to achieve further progress and excellence in fulfilling its national mission and in sustaining its role in enhancing the State of Kuwait’s presence and distinguished image at regional and international forums.