Manama, December 13 (BNA) His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, received the Honorary President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Gabriela Cuevas Baron in Manama. In the presence of the general manager of his office, Abdullah Al-Zain.
His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa affirmed the rich democratic experience of Bahrain thanks to the reform project of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa. He praised the Kingdom’s pioneering parliamentary experience, stressing the Kingdom of Bahrain’s keenness to cooperate with the Inter-Parliamentary Union to achieve common goals.
For her part, the honorary president of the Inter-Parliamentary Union praised the democratic process of the Kingdom thanks to the patronage and support of His Majesty the King, stressing the importance of parliamentary cooperation.
Discussions also focused on issues of common interest.
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Riyadh, December 13 (BNA): The Kingdom of Bahrain has been elected as a member of the Executive Office for Emergency Affairs of the Arab States Broadcasting Union (ASBU) for the years 2022 and 2023.
The Kingdom was elected to this position during the 41st session of the Federation’s General Assembly and the 106th meeting of its Executive Council hosted by the Saudi Radio and Television Commission under the auspices of the Acting Minister of Information, Dr. Majid bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi. .
On this occasion, the Assistant Undersecretary for Radio and Television, Abdullah Khalid Al-Dosari, said that the Kingdom’s election to this position reflects the great Arab confidence in the Bahraini media and its appreciation for its advanced capabilities and supportive approach. Arab cooperation at all levels, based on the wise visions and directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to support all efforts aimed at strengthening joint Arab cooperation through a media message calling for rapprochement, love and peace, as well as based on directives. His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Crown Prince and Prime Minister for Media Development in the Kingdom.
He indicated that Bahrain, during its membership in the Executive Office for Emergency Affairs, will support the objectives of the office, including finding appropriate solutions to any emergency issues that may arise and taking appropriate decisions regarding them during the period between the meetings of the Executive Council, in light of this. To the rapid changes in the audiovisual sector, especially with regard to the acquisition of rights to sporting events,
Al-Dosari stressed that the developments witnessed by the Arab countries and the world as a result of the Corona virus pandemic represent a real challenge for the media, and increase its role in educating the Arab public through reliable and professional media content that supports sustainable development. The efforts made in the Arab world, noting that the Kingdom will cooperate with all members in order to come up with unified media visions and policies towards the various challenges facing Arab countries.
Al-Dosari praised the outstanding organization of the event by the Saudi Agency for Charitable Works, praising all the efforts made to make it a success.
ASBU’s Executive Office of Emergency Affairs is composed of six members for two-year terms, as follows:
• President/President of ASBU
• Senior Vice President of ASBU / Member
• Second Vice President of ASBU / Member
• An active member from among the members of the Executive Council / member
• Affiliate member from among the two associate members of the Executive Council / member
• General Manager / Member
The Executive Office for Emergency Affairs (EOEA) meets at the invitation of its President and requested by the Director-General. All decisions and measures taken by the EOEA are submitted to the Executive Board for approval.
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