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GCC joint productions to be broadcast through Platform 51

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Move aims to activate the GCC’s ‘soft power’ as part of plan distribute content to global platforms

By Passant Hisham and Christine Susan Shine

KUWAIT: The Joint Program Production Institution for the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCCJPPI) announced Saturday that it will broadcast its previous productions and launch new content through Platform 51, in collaboration with Kuwait’s Ministry of Information and Ooredoo Kuwait. The announcement was made Saturday during an event held to showcase the institution’s collaboration with the Kuwaiti streaming platform and its plans to produce new Arabic-language content.

Sheikh Mubarak Fahad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Director General of GCCJPPI, emphasized that this step reflects a new phase for the institution as it aims to activate the ‘soft power’ of GCCJPPI, drawing inspiration from the region’s rich cultural heritage. It’s part of a plan to distribute the institution’s productions through Gulf platforms in a first phase, followed by global digital platforms.

The institution is building on its legacy, embodied in cherished productions such as Iftah Ya Simsim, the first international co-production of the American children’s television series Sesame Street. Other GCCJPPI programs like Salamatak and Zaatoor were widely enjoyed by children across the Gulf between the 1970s and 1990s.

Sheikh Mubarak said the collaboration with Platform 51 aims to address urgent challenges, particularly the declining presence of the Arabic language in children’s media amid the overwhelming influence of foreign platforms and rapidly shifting social media trends.

He confirmed that the institution has already begun producing new programs that foster awareness, uphold cultural authenticity, promote shared values, and highlight the impressive achievements of the GCC countries across various fields.

Speaking on behalf of the Ministry of Information, Saad Nafel Al-Azmi, Assistant Undersecretary for Media Services and New Media and head of the Platform 51 Coordinating Committee, said the platform is a cornerstone of the ministry’s 2022–2026 strategy. This strategy is dedicated to building a sustainable, influential, and inclusive media sector based on strong public-private partnerships, placing the citizen at the heart of the media process.

Al-Azmi explained how the ministry has worked to develop both the platform’s interface and content, creating a family-friendly digital space that nurtures creativity, delivers meaningful storytelling, reflects Kuwaiti society’s values and culture, and speaks to future generations.

In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, Abdulaziz Yaqub Al-Babtain, CEO of Ooredoo Kuwait, stressed the importance of high-quality partnerships between the public and private sectors as the real foundation for building a culturally cohesive and sustainable society. He noted with pride that the initiative is being led by talented Kuwaiti youths who prioritize innovation, showcasing the country’s ambitious capabilities.

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Kuwait Commerce Min.: Protecting industrial system is Nat’l responsibility

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 KUWAIT: Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Chairman of the Public Authority for Industry (PAI) Khalifa Al-Ajeel said on Monday that protecting the commercial and industrial system is a “national responsibility that requires concerted efforts.”

Minister Al-Ajeel emphasized in a statement to KUNA following an extensive inspection campaign in the south Amghara scrap yard, to “firmly deal with all violations and encroachments in accordance with legal frameworks where no one is above the law.”

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Al-Ajeel confirmed the continuation of inspection campaigns as well until the desired goals are reached, foremost being is restoring order and discipline to the area and removing all violations and encroachments.

He affirmed the ministry and the PAI’s commitment to cooperating with relevant authorities to continue these campaigns to ensure a safe and organized industrial and commercial environment.

The campaign resulted in the seizure of several violations and closure of several non-compliant units in preparation for taking necessary legal action against their exploiters.

Participating in the campaign was General Fire Force (KFF) Chief Major General Talal Al-Roumi, along with several executive leaders from the PAI. — KUNA

 

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Human Rights Committee session begins with focus on Gaza, regional challenges

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CAIRO: The 56th regular session of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights commenced on Monday with the participation of Kuwait and representatives from Arab states concerned with human rights affairs. In his opening address, Ahmed Maghari, supervisor of the Human Rights Department at the League of Arab States, underscored the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza, calling it a stark indicator of the region’s human rights reality. “We cannot speak of the state of human rights without acknowledging the catastrophic conditions faced by our brothers in Gaza, where securing the most basic necessities has become a matter of survival,” he said. Maghari described the ongoing Zionist aggression in Gaza as a profound moral and humanitarian challenge, noting that the Palestinian people continue to endure daily suffering under constant bombardment, displacement and destruction. He lamented the international community’s continued inaction in the face of clear violations of international law and human rights norms. “The occupying power persists in defying international legitimacy and the decisions of the General Assembly, the Security Council, and the International Court of Justice,” he said.

Held at a time of mounting regional tensions, the session comes amid escalating challenges that directly affect fundamental human rights. Maghari highlighted the Committee’s historic role since its establishment in 1968 in developing the Arab human rights framework both legally and practically, while also fostering cooperation with regional and international partners. He expressed hope that the session would yield effective recommendations to help confront the pressing challenges in the region. He pointed to the rise of conflicts and violence globally, along with the resulting serious human rights violations, as major concerns.

Emerging issues such as the intersection of human rights with climate change, artificial intelligence, and the spread of alien ideologies that undermine human dignity were also noted. “In light of these challenges, we must reinforce our solidarity and collective action to enhance peace, stability, and the security of our societies,” Maghari added. The two-day session, chaired by Ambassador Talal Al-Mutairi, Chairman of the Arab Permanent Committee for Human Rights, will review the General Secretariat’s report on the implementation of previous recommendations up to the 55th session.

Discussions will also focus on Zionist violations in occupied Arab territories, the plight of Arab prisoners and detainees in Zionist prisons, and the issue of the bodies of Palestinian and Arab martyrs held in so-called “numbered cemeteries.” Other agenda items include the Arab Charter on Human Rights and preparations for Arab Human Rights Day, which will be observed on March 16, 2026. Kuwait is represented at the meeting by a delegation led by Assistant Foreign Minister for Human Rights Affairs Ambassador Sheikha Jawaher Ibrahim Al-Duaij Al-Sabah.— KUNA

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Crown Prince receives Egyptian Deputy PM

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KUWAIT: His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah received on Tuesday at Bayan Palace the Egyptian Deputy Prime Minister for Industrial Development and Minister of Transport and Industry, Lieutenant General Kamel Abdulhadi Al-Wazir, and his accompanying delegation on the occasion of their official visit to the country. The meeting was attended by Kuwait’s Minister of Public Works Dr Noura Al-Mashaan and Egypt’s Ambassador to Kuwait Osama Shaltout.– KUNA photos

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