TUNIS/KUWAIT: Kuwait’s ministry of information celebrated a major achievement at the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival, held in Tunis from June 23 to 26, taking home four prestigious awards. Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi expressed pride in Kuwait Television’s performance, which he described as a reflection of the country’s cultural and media identity and a testament to the creativity and dedication of Kuwaiti media professionals. He congratulated the teams behind the winning programs — including editors, presenters, technicians, and administrators — praising their commitment to quality and professionalism.
“These achievements reflect the ministry’s policy to support and develop national media production,” Al-Mutairi said, adding that Kuwait remains committed to fostering responsible, balanced, and ethical media that aligns with the country’s future vision.
TUNIS: Award winners at the 25th Arab Radio and Television Festival. – KUNA photos
Kuwait TV earned two gold awards (first place) for the program Kuwaiti Nights in the entertainment and artistic evenings category, and for Afanin Linguistic in the television cultural programs category. In addition, the channel received two second-place awards in the Television Program Exchange and Comprehensive Program Exchange competitions.
The festival, organized by the Arab States Broadcasting Union since 1969, was held under the slogan “Space for Convergence and Creativity” and included a range of events across Tunis and Hammamet. These featured an international media exhibition, a program market with participation from around 80 media institutions, and professional seminars focused on Arab drama, artificial intelligence in media, and children’s programming.
The Palestinian issue figured prominently throughout the festival’s panels and discussions, reaffirming Arab media’s commitment to the cause. The event also saw the presentation of around 100 Chinese audiovisual works as part of the “Media City Program,” signaling deeper cooperation between Arab and Chinese media sectors.
The opening ceremony took place at the historic Carthage Theater, attended by Tunisian Minister of Culture Amina Sarrarfi and ASBU President Mohammed Al-Harthi. The festival concluded with a grand performance titled The Horse and the Night at the Opera Theater in Tunis. This year’s session, chaired by Saudi Arabia’s Radio and Television Authority, added depth and diversity to the festival’s programming and boosted its regional and international presence. — KUNA
