UAE Ambassador visits Gulf Radio & Television Festival in Bahrain


MANAMA: Fahd Mohamed Al Amri, the UAE Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain, visited the UAE Pavilion at the Gulf Radio and Television Festival, hosted by Manama.

During the visit, the UAE diplomat was briefed by Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of UAE Media Council, on the participation of the UAE media institutions in the event, including their most prominent television and radio productions, and the key opportunities available in the UAE media sector.

Al Shehhi stressed the UAE’s commitment to supporting the progress of Arab media and strengthening cooperation and joint efforts to develop a more efficient and impactful Arab media system based on advanced strategies that keep pace with the rapid changes in the sector and contribute to driving all aspects of sustainable development.

He commended the Kingdom of Bahrain for hosting the Gulf Radio and Television Festival, highlighting the significant opportunities the event has created to strengthen cooperation and partnerships among various Gu
lf and Arab media institutions.

Highlighting the UAE Media Council’s participation in the festival, the ambassador emphasised the Council’s significant role in supporting and developing the UAE media industry in line with the vision of the wise leadership in this regard.

He lauded the significant television and radio productions presented by the UAE media institutions at the festival and extended his congratulations on the UAE’s achievements, culminating in winning 17 of the festival’s awards.

Source: Emirates News Agency