ShareIn September 2020, four years ago, I took another step in my 20-year journey in the media industry. At that time, what occupied my mind the most was: Will I be able to meet the expectations of those who placed their trust and love in me?
Questions flooded my mind back then…How will we breathe new life into the halls of Kuwait’s most prestigious printed newspaper? How do we rejuvenate the first English newspaper in Kuwait and the Gulf? Bringing life back means the need for young blood and creative minds. Where do we start in renewing this energy?
Who would be willing to join us in this upcoming challenge?
How can we transform cold, traditional office cubicles into warm, comfortable, quiet, attractive and inspiring spaces that encourage creatives to excel in their work? After years of abandonment, will we be able to turn our old offices and printing presses on Press Street into a destination for young people, creatives, ambassadors and readers?
Between heritage and modernity, between history and renewal, how can we merge Kuwait News, the young Arabic online newspaper, with Kuwait Times, the classic English printed paper, under one umbrella?
Young talents need resources, but the current resources are limited. Yet with a clear plan and the blessed efforts of everyone, these limited resources can expand, diversify and grow. We will enter more homes, broader circles and more beautiful minds. We will be a bridge between citizens and residents of this country and a link between two generations. We will create harmony in our content to satisfy our long-standing audience and bring joy to our new and evolving friends.
The goal became clear, the vision was formulated and the plan was set. Four years have passed — I don’t know how, with their ups and downs, successes and challenges, on our path toward comprehensive restructuring and revitalization. We worked as a team. We tore down walls and built an environment for the future. We held onto our values, bid farewell to colleagues, and welcomed others with open hearts.
We opened our doors to students and interns, our archives to researchers and enthusiasts, and our arms to talents and creatives. We planned, designed, met and welcomed. We experimented and learned. We connected, communicated, engaged and evolved. We thought, diversified and continued to enjoy every moment of this exciting, long journey of change.
Today, we celebrate the 63rd anniversary of our esteemed newspaper — a rich history and a bright future with a clear vision and a constellation of brilliant minds and wonderful talents. A deep thank you to everyone who has been with us along the way — supporting, advising, loving and trusting. A heartfelt thank you for your love and engagement over the years of this journey.
Our hearts are open before our minds to hear from you. Don’t hold back; your words mean a lot to us.
