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
