“Kuwaiti Media: Progress and Expansion: Reminiscent of the Pioneering Days” [ Silk Ballroom B ]
Wednesday, 12 May 2010 09:00 AM – 10:15 AM
Kuwait was characterized as a pioneer in media and the arts in the six countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, and the wider Arab region. It was a cultural and intellectual storehouse on account of its specialized publications and books in Arabic that are regarded as important in science, arts and literature
Kuwait’s pioneering position in media and culture became the victim of Saddam Hussein’s aggression in 1990. Following the liberation, Kuwait implemented key changes at the state and community levels, which occurred around the same time when major developments happened in the international and Arab satellite media, and powerful media companies came into existence in the GCC and Arab world.
However, Kuwait was not part of this development, despite the availability of abundant expertise of more than 2,134 registered journalists.
It is heartening to note now that the Kuwaiti media scene is witnessing a tremendous resurgence, particularly in the last two years. Currently, there are 15 Arabic and two English-language newspapers, four government and seven private TV channels, in addition to many magazines and periodicals in print and online publications, news agencies, as well as news web portals.
This workshop will highlight the Kuwaiti media scene, which appears to be entering a new phase in the GCC media arena.
Topics:
- What are the reality, approaches, interests and ownerships in Kuwait media?
- What is the reason behind the relatively large number of newspapers and TV channels?
- What about the Kuwaiti media’s concerns and priorities?
- Is it fair to say that the Kuwaiti media is more pre-occupied with domestic issues and less interested in GCC, Arab and the worldwide environment?
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