Minister of Information
: Dr. Anas Al- Rasheed
Website : www.moinfo.gov.kw
Kuwait’s official media, supervised by the
Ministry of Information, follows an open and flexible
policy, both domestically and abroad. It is based
on mutual cooperation and respect for and non-interference
in the affairs of other countries. The policy is
planned collectively with emphasis on intellectual,
social, political and economic development.
The Ministry spares no efforts in developing its
institutions, whether oral (radio), visual (television),
or written (publications and newspapers), as well
as the Information Centres abroad.
Radio
Radio in Kuwait has come a long way since its first
transmission on May 12, 1951. Use of sophisticated
and state-of-the-art equipment at the Al-Maqwa,
Kabid and Al-Jeewan stations has contributed to
its growth, which both in terms of quality and quantity
of transmission has been phenomenal.
Television
Television transmission in Kuwait began in 1957
through a very small transmitter. With the Ministry
of Information assuming charge in 1961, the process
of development got accelerated.
Presently, apart from the four state-owned channels,
Cable and Satellite transmission is available throughout
the country. The Failaka station that had suffered
major damages during the Iraqi aggression has been
restored and has resumed telecast.
Publications
The press in Kuwait enjoys a high degree of freedom
and is supported extensively by the Ministry of
Information. Kuwait takes pride in its free and
vibrant press, which it regards as a democratic
form of freedom of expression.
The Ministry of Information brings out a number
of specialised publications - books, periodicals
and other informative items. Some of these are Facts
& Figures, the Annual Yearbook, the Official
Gazette, Kuwait Today, the Al-Arabi etc. The Ministry
also publishes a variety of print collateral --
posters, folders, stickers, calendars, brochures,
cards and postcards - on special occasions.
International Media
Centres
Kuwaiti International Media Centres abroad promote
Kuwait's media objectives in the host countries.
Their aim is to provide media institutions and decision-making
authorities with information - as print material,
video and audio tapes -- about different aspects
of life in modern Kuwait.
