Kuwait media leadership took center stage at the SCO Media and Think Tank Summit in Zhengzhou, China. During this high-level event, Kuwait underlined its strong role in media, culture, and global cooperation. The summit attracted wide Arab participation and offered a platform to build new partnerships and cultural bridges.
Mohammad Al-Mannai, Acting Director General of KUNA, spoke during the opening session. He stressed the importance of dialogue and international collaboration. According to him, media should play a central role in shaping public understanding and influencing responsible policies.
He also emphasized Kuwait’s long-standing commitment to peaceful coexistence. Through this vision, the country continues to champion intercultural communication and global peacebuilding.
Furthermore, Al-Mannai called on media institutions to unify efforts. He urged participants to create shared strategies that address today’s media challenges. These include misinformation, digital shifts, and the rapid spread of artificial intelligence in content creation.
He explained that the Kuwait media leadership stands ready to explore AI tools to improve both content quality and user engagement. In addition, he proposed the exchange of digital experiences to adapt better to modern platforms.
Throughout the summit, Al-Mannai reaffirmed the role of Arab media in global affairs. He stated that Arab institutions must collaborate more often and turn cultural intersections into development opportunities. Therefore, stronger cooperation between regional and international partners becomes essential.
The summit welcomed leaders, media executives, and researchers from Shanghai Cooperation Organization member states. It served as a warm-up to the upcoming SCO Leaders’ Summit in Tianjin.
Al-Mannai praised the enthusiastic involvement of Arab countries in the forum. He said their participation highlights Arab media’s influence in both regional and global dialogues. According to him, Kuwait media leadership reflects this influence by promoting trust, truth, and tolerance through journalism.
He also highlighted contributions made by KUNA’s delegation. The group included Acting Editor-in-Chief Mohammad Al-Bahar and Head of Marketing and Public Relations Lamia Al-Farsi. Together, they presented ideas to expand cooperation and boost content exchange across borders.
In conclusion, Kuwait media leadership continues to play a leading role in promoting understanding, digital growth, and peaceful communication. Through its active presence at international forums, Kuwait strengthens its position as a cultural and media bridge between nations.
