Kuwait city: The KUNA media development center and the Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO) have launched a training program titled "Uses of Artificial Intelligence in News Writing and Purposeful Media Content Production." This initiative includes participation from staff members of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) and ICESCO and marks a collaborative effort between the two organizations.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Barakat Al-Wuqayan, Director of the Media and Communication Department at ICESCO, emphasized the significance of the partnership with KUNA, highlighting the agency's established reputation as one of the oldest news agencies in the Gulf region. He noted that Kuwait is the second-largest contributing member of ICESCO, which includes 53 member states.
Al-Wuqayan acknowledged the contributions of ICESCO Director-General Dr. Salem Al-Malik and Acting Director-General of KUNA Mohammad Al-Manai in enhancing cooperation between the organization and the agency.
Head of the KUNA Media Development Center, Thamer Al-Furaih, stated that KUNA is committed to forming partnerships with regional and international organizations like ICESCO to advance its media objectives and adapt to technological advancements. He explained that this collaboration supports the sharing of expertise, improvement of media performance, and enhancement of human capital efficiency.
Al-Furaih further mentioned that the program, scheduled to run until February 5, aims to utilize developments in artificial intelligence and new media concepts to boost technical and professional understanding.