Manama:Yousif Mohammed Al Binkhalil, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information, chaired the preparatory meeting of the undersecretaries of information ministries from the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states. The meeting took place via videoconference in anticipation of the 29th meeting of the Ministers of Information of the GCC.
According to Bahrain News Agency, Al Binkhalil welcomed the GCC information ministry undersecretaries and emphasized Bahrain's commitment, as Chair of the GCC's 46th session, to advancing joint Gulf initiatives and fostering cooperation and integration among member states. He underscored the media's pivotal role in strengthening ties between GCC countries and highlighting their developmental and civilisational accomplishments.
Al Binkhalil stressed the significance of GCC media meetings in enhancing coordination among Gulf media institutions and developing collaborative mechanisms to keep pace with rapid technological advancements, particularly in digital media and artificial intelligence (AI). He highlighted the need for aligning GCC media perspectives on various issues, including national, regional, and international matters.
He noted that the challenges facing GCC countries highlight the importance of official Gulf media institutions in conveying accurate information, safeguarding developmental achievements, and presenting the humanitarian values upheld by GCC countries. The goal is to promote peace, security, and stability across the region.
The meeting included discussions on agenda items to be submitted to the GCC Information Ministers for approval and adoption. Al Binkhalil expressed hope that these discussions would contribute to achieving shared objectives and aspirations to develop Gulf media in alignment with the latest media technologies.