GCC information ministers meet to reinforce media cooperation

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