‘Knights of Industry’ program students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News

‘Knights of Industry’ program students visit Kuwait Times and Kuwait News

By Faten Omar

KUWAIT: Students from Kuwait Industries Union’s “Knights of Industry” program, in collaboration with LOYAC, visited Kuwait Times and Kuwait News with the aim of getting an educational and eye-opening experience in journalism. The students were exposed to the world of journalism, helping them understand how news is researched, written, published and posted on social media.

PR and CSR Manager Jana Alnaqeeb gave students a glimpse into the history of Kuwait Times, which boasts a rich and storied history that spans over six decades as the first English-language daily in the Arabian Gulf. Over the years, the Kuwait Times has adapted to the evolving media landscape, transitioning to digital formats while preserving its commitment to delivering timely and accurate news.

Kuwait Times Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Partner and Manager of Kuwait News Abdullah Boftain introduced the students to ‘Fedha’, the first AI presenter in Kuwait, telling them the importance of being up to date with today’s technology. Content creator Dhoha Al-Issa told students how Kuwait Times is adapting to the social media world, where visual news is now spreading faster and wider, pointing to the explosion of newsreels driven by the rapid proliferation of smartphones and social media platforms, which has led