Doha: The Gulf Press Federation (GPF) Board conducted its sixth meeting in Kuwait, addressing a wide range of journalistic topics pertinent to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states and fostering collaboration among press associations and institutions within the region.
According to Kuwait News Agency, Essa Alshayji, President of the GPF and Head of the Bahrain Press Association, announced that the board members discussed various administrative and financial files and planned activities. The meeting focused on launching several training programs aimed at adapting to significant changes in the journalistic and media fields.
Alshayji emphasized the necessity for developing visions and analyses to enhance journalistic performance and expand cooperation in training and professional areas among the Gulf press associations and influential international institutions. He highlighted the GPF's plan to host the Fourth GCC Meeting of Women Journalists in the Arabian Gulf states, under the theme "the Gulf narrative of the woman in journalism and the media," sponsored by Kuwait's Minister of Information, Culture, and State for Youth Affairs, Abdulrahman Almutairi.
Adnan Al-Rashed, President of the Kuwaiti Journalists Association, remarked that Kuwait's organization of the gathering reflects its commitment to supporting the Gulf press and media women. He noted that the meeting would serve as a platform for exchanging expertise among Gulf female journalists and highlighting their achievements and contributions to media content in the council's member states.
Mohammad Al-Araimi, President of the Omani Journalists Association, stated that the discussions covered various issues concerning Gulf journalists, with several topics on the agenda being endorsed. He mentioned the approval to enhance coordination at both local and international levels among media stakeholders.
Fadila Al-Maaini, President of the UAE Press Association, pointed out that the talks included plans to increase the federation's financial resources, organize seminars and workshops, and participate in the International Federation of Journalists conference in Paris in 2026.
Adwan Alahmari, President of the Saudi Press Association, noted that the federation has held six meetings over two years and announced that the next session will take place in Saudi Arabia. He expressed the federation's commitment to supporting young journalists, who are considered the foundation of the profession.
Abdulrahman AlQahtani, President of the Qatar Press Center, described the meeting as fruitful, affirming that the discussions focused on organizing seminars and training courses to advance the profession in the GCC countries.