Al-Mutairi recognizes UAE’s leadership role in Arab media, praises its professionalism, innovation
KUWAIT: Minister of Information, Culture, and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi reaffirmed Kuwait’s strong commitment to advancing Gulf media cooperation during meetings held on the sidelines of the Arab Media Forum and the 28th Meeting of GCC Ministers of Information hosted by Kuwait.
In remarks to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) after receiving Bahrain’s Minister of Information Dr Ramzan Al-Nuaimi, Al-Mutairi praised the “ongoing and continuous cooperation” between Kuwait and Bahrain across all fields, especially in media and culture, which he said are witnessing steady development and fruitful collaboration. He emphasized the importance of coordinating Gulf media efforts to serve the interests of the region’s peoples and strengthen the media’s role in supporting development, highlighting Bahrain’s rich media and cultural legacy as a valuable asset to joint initiatives.
Al-Mutairi noted that Bahrain’s participation in the 28th meeting presents a vital opportunity to deepen Gulf media integration and to explore strategies for modernizing the sector amid rapid regional and global changes. He reiterated Kuwait’s determination to continue working closely with Bahrain to fulfill the aspirations of GCC leaders and citizens.
KUWAIT: Minister of Information Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi meets with Bahrain’s Minister of Information Dr Ramzan Al-Nuaimi.
Separately, upon welcoming Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed, Head of the UAE’s National Media Office and Chairman of the Emirates Media Council, Minister Al-Mutairi praised the UAE’s advanced human and technological capabilities in media, describing them as the result of strategic planning and dedicated efforts.
He highlighted the UAE’s designation as the Guest of Honor at the Arab Media Forum, calling it a “well-deserved recognition” of the country’s leadership role in Arab media and its contributions to promoting cultural and intellectual dialogue. Al-Mutairi commended the UAE’s media landscape for its remarkable development, professionalism, and innovation.
The minister underscored that ongoing cooperation between Kuwait, the UAE, and other GCC states serves as a model for joint Arab media work, and that the meetings in Kuwait provide a critical platform to reinforce Gulf media coordination and drive the sector toward greater integration and collective progress. He concluded by stressing Kuwait’s dedication to strengthening media partnerships with Gulf counterparts, rooted in a firm belief in the media’s role in building societal awareness and promoting shared Gulf and Arab values. — KUNA
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.”
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
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.
The 56th session of the Arab Permanent Committee on Human Rights kicks off, chaired by Kuwait.- KUNA photos
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
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