Minister of Information and Culture to KUNA: 50 Years of Credibility and a Firm National Media Message
Minister of Information praises KUNA's role in conveying the truth and supporting Vision 2035
Translated by Qiyas from كونا — Original source
Kuwait City, Oct 6 (KUNA) -- State Minister for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Omar Al-Omar, expressed his pride in the national role played by the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), commending its credibility, accuracy, and the efficiency of its staff in conveying its media message over five decades.
Speaking to KUNA on the occasion of the agency’s 50th anniversary, which coincides with today, Tuesday, Al-Omar stated that since its launch on October 6, 1976, KUNA has consistently provided professional news services to the public in Kuwait and worldwide, adhering to an editorial approach based on accuracy, objectivity, and the pursuit of truth, while respecting the audience’s awareness and right to reliable information.
He clarified that the care and support provided by the wise political leadership have formed a fundamental pillar enabling the agency to fulfill its national mission and solidify its status as a trusted national source that conveys facts objectively and carries Kuwait’s voice and just positions to the public.
The minister recalled KUNA’s national role during the brutal Iraqi invasion in 1990, when it continued its operations from London, contributing to highlighting the resilience and resistance of the Kuwaiti people against the occupation and exposing the invaders’ crimes before the international public.
Al-Omar viewed the 50th anniversary as a milestone that recalls KUNA’s eventful journey, which accompanied the various stages of Kuwait’s renaissance, reaffirming its commitment to responsible journalism and reliable information while continuing to develop its tools to keep pace with the changes in new media.
He noted that relying on qualified national cadres and advanced technological infrastructure enhances its ability to contribute to achieving Kuwait’s Vision 2035 and the supreme directives toward a more prosperous and prosperous future.
On this occasion, he appreciated the efforts of the successive leaderships and staff who worked at KUNA, who contributed sincerely to consolidating its status as a pioneering school in media work, developing its news services and training programs, and qualifying its employees, despite the challenges it faced.
He pointed out that the features of this excellence are evident in the agency’s general bulletin in its three languages: Arabic, English, and French, its presence through its official social media platforms, and its professional materials that combine high-quality audio and visual content with the latest artistic and technical tools.
Minister Al-Omar concluded his statement by expressing his best wishes to KUNA for further achievements and for continuing its steady journey toward broader horizons of success and excellence, thereby enhancing its active presence in specialized regional and international forums. (End) N.W.F
