KUWAIT: Stepping away from their usual newsroom routine, a group from the Kuwait Times editorial team spent a relaxed morning at the Gardenia popup exhibition, where the newspaper, along with its affiliate digital news organization Kuwait News, is an official media sponsor. But this time, they weren’t just covering the event—they were enjoying it.

With the cool morning breeze and greenery all around, the team wandered through the booths, chatting, exploring, and taking in the atmosphere. Having worked behind the scenes on the PR side of the event, it was a rewarding moment to see everything come to life—the vendors, the visitors, and the energy of it all.

Kuwait Times editorial staff pose in front of the Kuwait Times photo booth at the exhibition.

Chidi Emmanuel, Kuwait Times Deputy Managing Editor, posing for a photo inside the Kuwait News photo booth.

Shakir Reshamwala, Managing Editor, and Eslam Alshaara, IT Director, examine the Kuwait Times special newspaper edition for the Gardenia Popup Exhibition.

Tony Coelho, Kuwait Times Sports Editor, poses for a photo with his family inside the Kuwait Times booth.

Some of them even brought their families along, making the most of the outdoor setting. For a few, Gardenia popup wasn’t new; they had visited before, not for work, but simply to enjoy the space. This time, though, it felt different—more like a gathering than an assignment.