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Kuwait’s Information Ministry Overhauls News Departments After Live Broadcast Intrusion

Following the unplanned on-air intrusion, an internal investigation prompted suspensions, team disciplinary action, a news department overhaul, a refreshed channel identity.

A viral clip of a food delivery man walking into a live news programme in Kuwait sparked mixed reactions online.
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Overview

  • A food delivery worker wandered onto the Ishraqah set at the Kuwait Institute for Scientific Research on July 7 during astronomer Adel Al Saadoun’s live interview.
  • The clip, shared by influencer Eyaaaad on X, has attracted over 5 million views and widespread online reactions to the unexpected interruption.
  • Kuwait’s Ministry of Information suspended the studio manager and imposed formal disciplinary measures on the technical team responsible for the segment.
  • Officials announced a comprehensive restructuring of state TV’s news departments and rolled out a new visual identity to strengthen live production standards.
  • The incident has reignited discussions about managing professional control during live broadcasts held outside traditional studio environments.