New media regulation law coming soon in Kuwait, says Al-Mutairi
The Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs said the new law will promote responsible freedom, ensure necessary space, and strengthen the Kuwaiti media’s commitment to preserving national identity and protecting rights and freedom.
• Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, said the media regulation law will help organize the media in various aspects and noted the media, relevant public benefit associations, and specialists have played a key role in finalizing the law, which will be announced soon.
Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs, announced that the new media regulation law will soon be enacted, according to Al Qabas newspaper.
This announcement was made during a press conference, marking Kuwait’s selection as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media for 2025.
Al-Mutairi emphasized that the new law does not include prison sentences, except in two cases: “encroachment on the divine self and the prophets, or encroachment on the princely self.” He stressed that Kuwaiti media is committed to responsible freedom, and he trusts in their adherence to the law to preserve the national identity.
He reiterated that the media regulation law is nearing completion and will help organize the media in various aspects. He noted that the media, relevant public benefit associations, and specialists have played a key role in finalizing the law, which will be announced soon.
Al-Mutairi further stated that the new law will significantly promote responsible freedom, provide the necessary space, and expressed his confidence in the Kuwaiti media’s commitment to it, contributing to the preservation of national identity and the promotion of the rights and freedoms of others.
Al-Mutairi continued, saying that “The Kuwaiti media is committed, and while there are a limited number of fake accounts, the new law will serve as a deterrent and address this issue.”
He stated that Kuwait’s selection as the Capital of Arab Culture and Media for 2025 reflects its leading position in both cultural and media fields, affirming the country’s commitment to developing cultural and media content in line with its national identity and civilizational heritage.
He explained that this achievement embodies the support and high patronage of the culture and media sectors by His Highness the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al- Sabah, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah, and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah.
He added that this support and attention have contributed to numerous cultural and media achievements that elevate Kuwait’s regional and international standing.
Al-Mutairi pointed out that this recognition reflects the efforts made through the launch of the Ministry of Information’s strategy (2021-2026) under the slogan “Sustainable Media Leading in the Targeted Content Industry,” as well as the strategy of the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Literature (2023-2028), with the vision of “sustainable cultural development and a stimulating environment for creativity,” aimed at enhancing national identity and fostering interaction with world cultures.
He also highlighted that Kuwait’s selection resulted from the integration of media and cultural efforts, with the title awarded by the Executive Council of the Arab Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organization (ALECSO) in the cultural field and the Council of Arab Ministers of Information in the media field.
Al-Mutairi highlighted that hosting this event underscores Kuwait’s dedication to promoting the values of tolerance, creativity, and cultural diversity while solidifying its role as a cultural hub in the Arab region.
He emphasized that preparations for the event are being managed by a joint senior committee comprising the Ministry of Information and the National Council for Culture, Arts, and Literature. This committee is tasked with organizing exceptional events that showcase Kuwait’s cultural and media diversity, including festivals, exhibitions, and seminars celebrating the nation’s heritage and culture.
The minister also noted that the event’s executive plan features ninety eight activities spanning 235 days, including thirty seven events aimed at enhancing Kuwait’s cultural and media status and twenty activities designed to encourage investment in cultural and media projects. The plan also includes initiatives to support sustainable development and promote Arab cultural identity.
