HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister receives the Chairman of the National Media Office and UAE Media Council
TDT | Manama
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, today received His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and UAE Media Council, at Riffa Palace.
His Royal Highness highlighted the strength of the Bahrain-UAE partnership, adding that cooperation continues to thrive as a testament to the deep-rooted ties between the two nations, with the support of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, and His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
HE Sheikh Al Hamed conveyed the greetings of the President of the UAE and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, along with their wishes for Bahrain and its citizens to achieve continued growth and prosperity.
In return, HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister conveyed his greetings to the President of the UAE, as well as to the Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates, and Ruler of Dubai, extending his best wishes for the UAE and its citizens' continued progress and prosperity.
HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister emphasised the role of the media sector as a key partner in development, noting its responsibility in promoting transparency, raising community awareness, and advancing regional and global peace and security.
Topics of common interest and regional and global developments in the media sector were also discussed in the meeting.
HEH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister recognised the UAE's significant advancements and comprehensive development across various fields.
For his part, HE Sheikh Al Hamed expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to meet with His Royal Highness, noting HRH the Crown Prince and Prime Minister's unwavering support to the Bahrain-UAE partnership.
HE Sheikh Al Hamed concluded by wishing the Kingdom further progress and development.
HH Shaikh Isa bin Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Isa bin Salman Education Charitable Trust, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Labour Fund (Tamkeen), HE Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, the Minister of Finance and National Economy, and several senior officials also attended the meeting.
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