KUWAIT: The KUNA Center for Media Development on Thursday concluded its training program on “Conducting Press Interviews,” which was launched last Sunday with the participation of employees from Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Qatar News Agency (QNA), Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC), Kuwait Ports Authority (KPA), and the Petrochemical Industries Company (PIC).
The program, led by KUNA Senior Editor Nasser Al-Khamri, addressed various aspects of the interview process, including types of press interviews, understanding interviewees’ expectations, success criteria, question formulation, dialogue management, interviewer presence and charisma, body language, interpreting non-verbal cues, and post-interview editing and montage.
Al-Khamri said the training represents a valuable addition for media professionals as it hones their skills and strengthens their practical capabilities. Specialized programs of this kind, he noted, help raise the quality of media content, giving it greater depth and professionalism. He further emphasized that investing in training and development positively impacts institutions, particularly in the media sector, by enhancing competitiveness and reinforcing public trust in their output. Continuous development, he stressed, has become essential to keep pace with the rapid transformations shaping today’s media landscape.
Established in December 1995, the KUNA Center for Media Development is regarded as one of the region’s leading training hubs, having organized hundreds of programs across various media fields. The center remains committed to advancing professional standards and developing the skills and potential of media practitioners. — KUNA
