AMMAN:  Kuwait reviewed its legislative frameworks and all reforms related to child rights during a high-level regional workshop held in Jordan. This came during Kuwait’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ participation in the UNICEF and UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights organized workshop, which concluded today in Amman.

Second Secretary at the Human Rights Department Haya Al-Duraie delivered a presentation outlining key national measures to protect child rights in Kuwait, stressing that Law No. 21 (2015) is the cornerstone of Kuwait’s child rights protection.

She highlighted Kuwait’s “New Kuwait 2035” vision, which aims to build a creative and productive generation through a safe and supportive environment aligned with the UN sustainable development goals. The presentation reaffirmed Kuwait’s commitment to the 1991 UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and the 2015 national law, noting the Cabinet’s recent approval to amend child protection laws in line with international standards. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Interior, through the General Department for Drug Control, announced on Thursday the seizure of 145 kilograms of hashish and the dismantling of a narcotics network reportedly operated by an inmate at the central prison. In a statement issued by the Ministry’s Public Relations and Security Media Department, authorities said the case arose following investigations by security services, which revealed that an Asian woman was in possession of a substantial quantity of narcotics with the intent to trade.

A legal permit was issued by the Public Prosecution, and the woman was arrested with the drugs in her possession. She reportedly confessed that the narcotics belonged to her and were intended for distribution, also implicating a non-Kuwaiti inmate at the central prison and a fugitive Asian woman in managing the trafficking operations.

The statement added that a joint operation was immediately launched by the General Department of Narcotics Control and the Inspection and Security Support Squad of the General Department of Correctional Institutions. During the raid of the inmate’s cell, authorities confiscated a mobile phone used to coordinate drug promotion and communicate with accomplices. When confronted, the inmate reportedly admitted in detail to orchestrating the operations in coordination with the fugitive woman.

All suspects and seized narcotics have been referred to the Narcotics Prosecution for further legal action. The Ministry reaffirmed its commitment to intensifying campaigns against drug traffickers, stressing that no leniency will be shown toward anyone attempting to compromise public security or the health of society. — KUNA

KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Media Development on Thursday concluded its training program on “Conducting Press Interviews,” which was launched last Sunday with the participation of employees from Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Qatar News Agency (QNA), Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA), and the Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC).

The program, led by KUNA Senior Editor Nasser Al-Khamri, addressed various aspects of the interview process, including types of press interviews, understanding interviewees’ expectations, success criteria, question formulation, dialogue management, interviewer presence and charisma, body language, interpreting non-verbal cues, and post-interview editing and montage.

Al-Khamri said the training represents a valuable addition for media professionals as it hones their skills and strengthens their practical capabilities. Specialized programs of this kind, he noted, help raise the quality of media content, giving it greater depth and professionalism. He further emphasized that investing in training and development positively impacts institutions, particularly in the media sector, by enhancing competitiveness and reinforcing public trust in their output. Continuous development, he stressed, has become essential to keep pace with the rapid transformations shaping today’s media landscape.

Established in December 1995, the KUNA Center for Media Development is regarded as one of the region’s leading training hubs, having organized hundreds of programs across various media fields. The center remains committed to advancing professional standards and developing the skills and potential of media practitioners. — KUNA