KUWAIT: Kuwait Airways has announced the acceptance of the second batch of students from the Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation, specializing in ground services for private air transport at Kuwait Airways, in cooperation with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training. Kuwait Airways signed a cooperation protocol last year with the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training to establish a diploma program in ‘Air Transport Ground Services’ at the Authority’s Institute of Communications and Navigation.

Ghazlan Al-Tashah, Acting Director of the Training and Development Department at Kuwait Airways, stated that the acceptance of the second batch of students from the Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation, specializing in Air Transport Ground Services, is the continuation of the ongoing strategy to train and qualify students for specialized roles at Kuwait Airways. She pointed out that the national carrier is committed to injecting new talent from the next generation, who will play a vital role in the continued development and progress of Kuwait Airways in the future.

Al-Tashah added that Kuwait Airways has opened the door for its students to provide job opportunities within the company by providing specialized training courses across various operational sectors, including passenger services, cargo, sales, and security. The students are also being prepared and qualified through the combined expertise of Kuwait Airways employees and the academic staff at the Higher Institute of Communications and Navigation, in preparation for their integration into the company’s workforce in the coming period.

Al-Tashah stated that Kuwait Airways is committed to preparing and training future generations to serve both their country and the national carrier. She indicated that Kuwait Airways has consistently shown interest in empowering youth and nurturing national talent, who play a vital role in contributing to the company’s growth and advancement. This commitment contributes to raising the standards of excellence and positively impacts the quality of services provided to valued customers, ensuring their needs are met. Al-Tashah extended her sincere congratulations to the students accepted into this batch, wishing them continued success and prosperity in their upcoming journey with Kuwait Airways.

KUWAIT: The Center for Media Development at Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) concluded on Thursday its training program on “News Editing,” which brought together participants from KUNA, Qatar News Agency (QNA), the General Secretariat of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), the Kuwait Insurance Regulatory Unit and the Kuwait Ports Authority.

The program, launched last Sunday, covered key aspects of journalistic editing, including the basics of news writing, re-editing, linguistic proofreading, and the preparation of different forms of journalistic material such as news reports, investigations, interviews, and feature stories. Participants also received training on maintaining quality standards in journalism, addressing common language errors, applying journalistic ethics, verifying information, and combating fake news in an era shaped by digital media developments.

“The mastery of accurate and proper Arabic is a cornerstone in conveying the message of media institutions and communicating effectively with the public,” said Dr. Abdullah Al-Harbi, professor of Arabic at the Arab Open University and the program’s presenter. “Choosing precise vocabulary and clear formulations not only enhances credibility but also strengthens public trust,” he added.

Al-Harbi stressed that news writing and press releases extend beyond simply delivering information, serving as a means to clarify institutional goals and messages. He underlined that professional editing skills are essential for effective communication, noting that the practical training component enabled participants to directly engage in reformulating and editing news, thereby improving their professional competence and aligning with the demands of modern media.

Since its establishment in December 1995, KUNA’s Center for Media Development has been recognized as one of the region’s leading institutions for media training. Over the years, it has organized hundreds of specialized programs aimed at enhancing professional skills, upgrading media cadres, and improving the overall quality of journalistic work. — KUNA

KUWAIT: His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Al-Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah on Monday chaired the 27th meeting of the ministerial committee tasked with following up on the implementation of agreements and memoranda of understanding (MoUs) signed between the governments of Kuwait and China. The session was held at Bayan Palace. The meeting reviewed the latest developments in projects covered by the MoUs, including cooperation on the Mubarak Al-Kabeer Port project, electrical power systems and renewable energy development, low-carbon green waste recycling systems, housing development, environmental infrastructure for wastewater treatment plants, and the establishment of free and economic zones.

Officials also examined the outcomes of recent visits by Chinese delegations focused on environmental cooperation, afforestation and combating desertification. His Highness the Prime Minister directed committee members to closely monitor the implementation of agreements with major Chinese state-owned companies, emphasizing adherence to strategic plans to achieve the targeted outcomes within the scheduled timeframe.

Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat, Assistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs and rapporteur of the committee, said the meeting addressed follow-up on key development projects and discussed the agenda for the upcoming visit of official Chinese delegations, aimed at enhancing cooperation in renewable and clean energy. He added that implementation procedures will begin for the Chinese state-owned company assigned to phases 3 and 4 of the Abdaliyah and Shagaya renewable energy projects.

The meeting was attended by senior officials, including Head of the Diwan of the Prime Minister Abdulaziz Dakhil Al-Dakhil; Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Mohammed Al-Mashaan; Minister of State for Municipal Affairs and Housing Abdullatif Hamed Al-Mishari; Minister of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy, Acting Minister of Finance Dr Sabeeh Abdulaziz Al-Mukhaizeem; Director General of the Kuwait Direct Investment Promotion Authority Sheikh Dr Meshaal Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah; Head of the Fatwa and Legislation Department Counselor Salah Ateeq Al-Majed; Undersecretary of the Ministry of Defense Sheikh Dr Abdullah Meshaal Mubarak Al-Sabah and Ambassador Samih Jawhar Hayat. — KUNA