Commerce Minister: KUNA's 50-year journey is a solid national stride that strengthened Kuwait's media presence

Kuwait City, 7 Oct (KUNA) -- State Minister for Economic Affairs and Investment and Acting Minister of Commerce and Industry, Abdulaziz Al-Marzouq, congratulated the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) today on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, praising its journalistic and national trajectory and its role in conveying the news, positions, and achievements of the State of Kuwait with professionalism and credibility.

In a statement to KUNA, Al-Marzouq said that the passage of five decades since the agency’s establishment marks a prominent milestone in the history of Kuwaiti media, reflecting its national media presence as a reliable source of news and information and as a window that showcases the image of Kuwait, its positions, and its achievements at the regional and international levels.

He added that KUNA has kept pace with the country’s development process, contributing to documenting its various stages, reporting on the news and activities of state institutions and sectors, and highlighting their achievements and initiatives, thereby enhancing Kuwait’s presence and standing in various forums.

He emphasized that the agency’s role is becoming increasingly important amid rapid developments in the media sector and the influx of information, stressing the need for national media to continue providing accurate information from official sources with professionalism, objectivity, and credibility.

Al-Marzouq expressed his appreciation for the efforts of generations of KUNA staff and national talents who contributed to building the institution and developing journalistic tools in line with digital transformation, wishing the agency continued success and progress, and hoping it will maintain its national and journalistic trajectory in the coming decades. (End) A.A.M. / T.A.B.