Jassem Mubarak Al-Jassem, one of the leading Kuwaiti journalists recently passed away.
Honoring his memory Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Sheikh Salman Sabah Al-Salem Al-Humoud Al-Sabah said this was a great loss to Kuwaiti journalism.
The minister praised the late journalist and his contributions over more than half a century in the field. Based on a press release issued by Kuwait News agency (KUNA) Al-Jassem was among those who helped create and develop journalism in the country and was the founder of many leading journalistic establishments locally.
He was also a main figure behind the establishment and early development of printing and publication houses in Kuwait, and was one of the founders of Kuwait Journalists Association back in 1964.
The minister extended condolences to the Jassem family on their loss on behalf of ministry staff and the press body in Kuwait, praying The Almighty bless his soul with mercy and his kin and loved ones with solace
