Canadian Bilingual School students visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
KUWAIT: Students from the Canadian Bilingual School visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Monday for an entertaining and educational tour aimed at enriching their understanding of journalism and media production. The students were welcomed by the editorial and social media teams, who introduced them to the fast-paced newsroom environment and walked them through the daily workflow of journalists - from idea generation and reporting to publishing. Special emphasis was placed on how digital news content is tailored for younger audiences, and how reliable journalism plays a vital role in shaping informed public opinion.
Students engaging together as Kuwait Times vintage printing press machine is featured in the warehouse.
Printing press manager Al-Wathik Bellah explaining the production process.
Students tour the editorial department.
Omar Alnaqib explains to students the behind the scenes of video production at Kuwait Times studio.
As part of the visit, the students toured key departments across the media house, including the editorial section, social media unit, studio, printing press, and archives room. Along the way, they engaged in meaningful discussions about media ethics, the importance of fact-checking, and the evolving nature of news in the digital age. The visit concluded with a fun game at the studio, where students experienced the video production process firsthand, giving them a taste of being in front of the camera and behind the scenes.
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