Transformation strategies unveiled by Minister Al-Mutairi for media, youth, and sports industries
Minister Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi has spearheaded comprehensive modernization strategies across Kuwait’s key sectors, including media, youth, sports, and tourism, as part of the implementation of the New Kuwait Vision 2035.
Media Sector
The Ministry of Information and Culture, under Minister Al-Mutairi’s leadership, is developing an integrated 2026–2030 media strategy. This strategy aims to elevate Kuwait’s global message and strengthen its media and cultural presence regionally and internationally. The strategy encourages a participatory, collaborative approach, involving ministry officials and volunteers to foster innovation and bold ideas that drive national development and societal positivity [1].
Youth and Sports Sectors
Minister Al-Mutairi has also unveiled strategic plans focused on transforming the youth and sports sectors. While specific operational details are still emerging, the leadership under his ministry directs efforts toward participatory development, modernizing programs, and aligning youth empowerment with national development goals as part of the broader New Kuwait Vision 2035. The minister emphasizes innovation, collaboration, and the upgrading of relevant services and programs [5].
Tourism Sector
The comprehensive modernization initiatives in media and youth sectors are expected to indirectly impact the tourism sector, particularly through boosted cultural presence and enhanced infrastructure [1][5]. The government is making efforts to enhance tourism resources and develop a competitive tourism identity supported by both public and private initiatives.
Key Principles of the Media Strategy
The media strategy is built on key principles such as transparency, measurable performance indicators, capacity-building for media professionals, and an overhaul of technical infrastructure [2]. Furthermore, a new media law, drafted under Minister Al-Mutairi’s direct supervision, has been submitted to the concerned authorities, designed to foster responsible freedom of expression while regulating modern media operations [3].
Upcoming Events
The upcoming International Book Fair will see participation from 33 countries, a record in its history. The 29th GCC Ministers of Culture meeting will take place in Kuwait, coinciding with the Honoring Gulf Creatives event, which will celebrate distinguished cultural and artistic contributors from the Gulf region [4]. Kuwait will also participate in Expo Osaka 2025, a significant opportunity to showcase the nation's identity and future aspirations [6].
Conclusion
These modernization strategies, characterized by a participatory and interactive approach, a drive to embrace innovation and bold ideas, an emphasis on strengthening Kuwait’s regional and international presence, and alignment with the overarching New Kuwait Vision 2035, mark a significant move toward modernizing relevant ministries and sectors to position Kuwait as a prominent, forward-looking nation on the global stage [1][5]. The Ministry of Information has regained administrative and technical dynamism under a new organizational structure [7]. These transformative changes are expected to contribute to Kuwait's position as a cultural and environmental destination, furthering its national development goals outlined in the New Kuwait 2035 vision.
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- In the realm of policy-and-legislation, Minister Al-Mutairi has drafted a new media law to foster responsible freedom of expression while regulating modern media operations, a crucial element of his comprehensive modernization strategies [3].
- The sports sector, too, has seen strategic plans unveiled by Minister Al-Mutairi, focusing on participatory development, modernizing programs, and aligning youth empowerment with national development goals, all part of the broader New Kuwait Vision 2035 [5]. Thus, the topics of politics, general-news, sports, and policy-and-legislation intersect within the context of Minister Al-Mutairi's overarching endeavor to modernize Kuwait.
