Kuwait city: The Arab League announced on Sunday that Kuwait will host, next Tuesday, the 104th session of the Permanent Committee for Arab Media and the 22nd ordinary session of the Executive Bureau of the Council of Arab Information Ministers.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Assistant Secretary General for Media and Communication Ambassador Ahmad Khattabi stated that the meetings will address continued media support for the Palestinian cause due to current developments, along with a range of initiatives aimed at advancing joint Arab media action.
The agenda includes activating mechanisms of the Arab media outreach plan abroad, strengthening the phased plan of the media strategy to combat terrorism, and reviewing recommendations of a team of experts on media and information literacy. Additionally, Arab officials will discuss a media plan to address environmental issues and climate change in the Arab world.
Ambassador Khattabi noted that the meeting will cover the executive program of the Arab Media Map for Sustainable Development Goals 2030. Further discussions will involve recommendations of the Arab Committee for Electronic Media, preparation of a law to regulate digital media, and a practical plan for negotiations with international media companies.
Other elements to be covered include recommendations approved by the International Arab Media Dialogue Forum and the theme of the 10th Arab Media Excellence Award, focusing on media and artificial intelligence. Ambassador Khattabi expressed confidence in Kuwait's election to chair the Executive Bureau, emphasizing its role in supporting and strengthening joint Arab media cooperation during its term.