Minister of Information : Sheikh Sabah Al-Khalid Al-Hamad Al-Sabah

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.