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Kuwait Times
5 days ago
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait Times, Kuwait News welcome KFH's trainees
KUWAIT: Kuwait Times and Kuwait News welcomed trainees from the Kuwait Finance House (KFH) Academy program for a behind-the-scenes tour and an introduction to the dynamic world of journalism. During the visit, the trainees explored several key departments, including the editorial section, social media unit, studio, printing press, and archives. In the editorial room, they engaged in insightful discussions on media ethics, the process of information gathering, the importance of fact-checking, and the evolving nature of journalism in the digital age. At the archives, the trainees had the opportunity to browse through historical editions spanning the newspaper's 63-year history. They explored how the publication has developed over the decades and viewed past language supplements, gaining a deeper appreciation for the paper's legacy. The group then proceeded to the printing press, where they witnessed the newspaper production process firsthand and posed for a commemorative photo with the Kuwait Times team. To wrap up the visit, the trainees participated in a fun video shoot at the studio, enjoying a lighthearted and engaging end to their tour. The KFH Academy program is designed for university students and recent graduates as part of KFH's commitment to social responsibility, training excellence, youth development, and the empowerment of national talent. A total of 20 trainees were selected to join the academy after successfully completing a rigorous assessment and evaluation process. The program offers a diverse range of learning areas, including public relations (PR) and media, general services, digital transformation, and innovation. It aims to provide participants with a solid foundation in these fields through high-quality, up-to-date training methods, helping them make the most of their summer break.
Kuwait Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain Summer Program's sixth cohort embarks on immersive training in real-world work environments
Zain Summer Program's sixth cohort embarks on immersive training in real-world work environments Participants begin training journey in Zain branches, Kuwait News, Kuwait Times, V-Thru KUWAIT: Participants in the sixth edition of the Zain Summer Program have officially begun their training journey for this year across several of Zain's main branches, as well as the premises of the program's partners, including Kuwait News, Kuwait Times, and V-Thru, Kuwait's leading virtual drive-thru platform. This initiative reflects Zain's continued commitment to empowering Kuwaiti youth and equipping them with practical skills that prepare them for the job market. The training phase kicked off following a series of orientation activities, including an introductory session held at Zain's headquarters in Shuwaikh. The session introduced the different training tracks, outlined roles and placement locations, and presented the overall objectives and timeline of the five-week program. Additionally, participants attended the two-day My Career Path workshop presented by program partner INJAZ Kuwait. The sessions focused on developing leadership skills, innovative problem-solving, verbal and written communication, and other essential professional competencies. The students are undergoing hands-on training experiences across different environments: fieldwork in Zain's branches, media training at Kuwait News and Kuwait Times, and a new technical and operational track offered this season by the program's newest partner, V-Thru. The comprehensive training covers a wide range of disciplines including customer service, sales, digital marketing, content creation, operations management, journalism, and logistics. A total of 35 university students from various academic backgrounds are participating in the program, working part-time at their assigned placements through an intensive track designed to hone their personal and professional skills, develop their leadership capabilities, and offer them real-world experiences aligned with the fast-evolving digital job market. The Zain Summer Program is one of the company's leading sustainable community initiatives, launched under the 'Future University Network – FUN' platform. Year after year, it continues to provide real and inspiring opportunities to help shape a conscious and qualified generation of young national talent. Over the course of six successful seasons, the program has trained more than 220 students, contributing to the preparation of a creative and work-ready generation for the labor market.
Kuwait Times
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Kuwait Times Editor-in-Chief meets Russian ambassador
By Faten Omar KUWAIT: The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the State of Kuwait Vladimir Zheltov visited the offices of Kuwait Times and Kuwait News on Sunday, where he was warmly received by the editorial teams and given a tour of the various departments, including the newsroom, the printing press, and the archive room. During the visit, the ambassador met Editor-in-Chief of Kuwait Times Dr M Ziad Al-Alyan. The two discussed the situation in the Middle East in light of the American strikes on Iran. The Palestinian issue and the Ukrainian crisis were also touched upon.
Kuwait Times
03-06-2025
- Business
- Kuwait Times
Zain Summer Program returns for sixth season
In partnership with Kuwait News, Kuwait Times, INJAZ Kuwait, V-Thru KUWAIT: Zain announced the kick-off of the sixth season of its Youth Summer Program, one of the company's flagship initiatives under its community strategy to empower the next generation of national talent in the private sector and prepare a creative workforce capable of succeeding and excelling in today's dynamic job market. This year's edition comes in partnership with the Kuwait News media organization, Kuwait Times English daily, INJAZ Kuwait, and for the first time, V-Thru, Kuwait's leading virtual drive-thru platform, offering participants new hands-on training experiences in digital marketing, smart operations, and the logistics sector. The program will host 35 university students from various majors in a one-month journey that combines fieldwork, hands-on training, and workshops focused on personal and professional skills, all within an interactive environment designed to reflect the needs of the fast-evolving digital job market. Commenting on the launch, Hamad Al-Musaibeeh, Corporate Relations Department Manager at Zain Kuwait, said: 'We're proud to launch a new season of our summer program, which has become a highly anticipated annual milestone for ambitious youth. It's not just a training opportunity, but a holistic platform for developing professional and leadership skills and guiding participants toward careers aligned with their talents and ambitions. Our growing partnerships with leading local organizations reflect our commitment to expanding the program's scope and impact year after year.' Scan the code to sign up. He added: 'This year, the program offers four core training tracks. The first is the field track at Zain's retail branches across Kuwait, where participants will be trained in customer service, marketing, sales, and teamwork. The second is the media track in collaboration with Kuwait News and Kuwait Times, where participants will explore content creation, editing, journalism, and photography and videography.' Al-Musaibeeh continued: 'In addition, we have the career skills track in partnership with INJAZ Kuwait, which includes intensive workshops on leadership, communication, career planning, and job market readiness. Finally, the new technical and operations track in collaboration with V-Thru offers students practical experience in a startup environment, with exposure to digital marketing and logistics operations.' Jana Khaldoun Alnaqeeb, Director of PR and CSR at Kuwait News and Kuwait Times, commented: 'Our continued collaboration with Zain in this program for the second year running stems from our belief in the importance of involving youth in shaping media messages and providing them with the tools to understand the media's impact. This season, we'll focus on nurturing creativity and initiative among students through editorial and field experiences that reflect their authentic voices.' Jaber Ashkanani, Director of Business Development and Strategic Partnerships at INJAZ Kuwait, stated: 'We are pleased to continue this strategic partnership with Zain, which spans over 20 years of collaboration aimed at preparing a well-informed generation capable of facing future challenges and the job market.' He added: 'This year, we are especially delighted to collaborate on delivering the 'My Career Path' program for enrolled youth, which focuses on developing leadership skills, creative problem-solving, as well as verbal and written communication skills, among other competencies that help young people become qualified, professional contributors to the workforce.' 'At V-Thru, we believe it's our responsibility to pass on the knowledge, experience, and values we've gained through building one of Kuwait's fastest-growing tech startups,' said Abdullah Al-Shalabi, Co-Founder and CEO of V-Thru. 'This initiative reflects our commitment to investing in local youth and preparing them to thrive in a digital-first economy.' 'In turn, we gain valuable insights from this generation, their perspectives help us understand the evolving needs of tomorrow's market. The program also serves as a strong recruitment channel: several of our top-performing employees started as interns.' He added: 'This partnership with Zain allows us to scale our impact by reaching even more students and fresh graduates, giving them hands-on exposure to real-world challenges in technology, operations, marketing, and customer experience. Together, we're not just creating internship opportunities, we're building a pipeline of future leaders for Kuwait's innovation ecosystem.' Zain's Summer Program is held under the umbrella of its youth empowerment platform Future University Network (FUN), one of the company's longest-running sustainable initiatives launched in 2008. Hundreds of students have benefited from the program over the years, many of whom later joined Zain's workforce after graduation as full-time employees. In the program's last edition, participants completed over 90 training hours across various fields. The program achieved remarkable success, reflected in the valuable feedback shared by students and Zain's partners, further underscoring the importance of continuing and expanding this initiative to meet the evolving aspirations of future generations.
Kuwait Times
06-05-2025
- General
- Kuwait Times
Canadian Bilingual School students visit Kuwait Times, Kuwait News
Group photo of Canadian bilingual school students and teacher among Kuwait Times staff members. - Photos by Yasser Al-Zayyat 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.
