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See - Sada Elbalad
11-05-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Arab League Observes International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Media
Mohamed Mandour The League of Arab States marks the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Media annually on 11 May, in accordance with Resolution 508 adopted by the Council of Arab Information Ministers on 22 September 2022. Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector, said that this observance transcends mere symbolism. It constitutes a renewed and urgent appeal to the international community to extend tangible support to Palestinian media institutions, in light of the egregious violations and systemic suppression of press freedoms perpetrated by the Israeli occupation authorities. These transgressions have reached a devastating peak amid the ongoing aggression against the Gaza Strip, wherein journalists—like countless unarmed civilians—have been deliberately targeted while discharging their professional duties under dire humanitarian and security conditions marked by relentless bombardment, blockade, and deprivation. Ambassador Khattabi reaffirmed the League's unwavering solidarity with the Palestinian media sector amidst the continuing onslaught on Gaza and the entirety of the occupied Palestinian territories. He noted that, as of the end of April 2025, 212 journalists have lost their lives, while at least 400 others have sustained injuries, rendering the Gaza Strip the most perilous environment for journalism globally. He further condemned the persistent obstruction by the Israeli occupation of the Palestinian media's work in all its facets, as well as the blatant disregard for international humanitarian law—particularly Article 79 of the First Additional Protocol to the Geneva Conventions—which mandates the protection and safety of journalists during armed conflict. Ambassador Khattabi underscored the imperative of enforcing these protections in accordance with internationally recognised professional and ethical standards, and within the framework of binding legal instruments, notably the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War
Kuwait News Agency
11-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
Arab League renews solidarity with Palestinian media
CAIRO, May 11 (KUNA) -- The Arab League's Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communication Sector Ahmad Khattabi, expressed on Sunday the League's full solidarity with Palestinian media as the Israeli occupation continues its aggression. In a statement, marking the International Day of Solidarity with Palestinian Media, Khattabi pointed out that 212 journalists have been killed as of the end of April 2025, in addition to at least 400 others being injured. He added that these violations reached their peak during the war on Gaza by targeting journalists performing their duties under dangerous humanitarian conditions, similar to the rest of the defenseless civilians suffering from ongoing bombing, blockade, and starvation. Khattabi reiterated the Arab League's condemnation of Israel's ongoing restrictions on Palestinian media and its violation to International law, particularly Article 79 of the Geneva Conventions, which protects journalists in conflict zones. The Arab League commemorated International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian Media on May 11, in accordance with the decision made by the Council of Arab Information Ministers during its 52nd session held in Cairo in September 2022. (end)
Kuwait Times
06-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait Times
Arab Media Excellence Award jury committee convenes in Cairo
Jury committee for the Arab Media Excellence Award holds a sessions in Cairo on Monday. - KUNA CAIRO: The jury committee for the Arab Media Excellence Award commenced its sessions in Cairo on Monday, under the chairmanship of Kuwait, the award's official sponsor. The meeting is organized by the Arab League's Media and Communications Sector. In his opening address, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communications Sector, Ambassador Ahmad Rashid Khattabi, stated that the jury would review nominations submitted by member states and media institutions, and select the most outstanding entries based on the award's established criteria. He emphasized the principles of transparency and integrity in the selection process. This year's session is held under the theme 'Arab Youth and New Media,' reflecting the growing influence of social media and its expanding applications across professional, service, and media sectors—particularly among young people, Khattabi noted. He further highlighted the significance of this year's award in light of the ongoing Zionist aggression on the Gaza Strip, which has resulted in the deaths of thousands, alongside widespread injuries, displacement, and a deepening humanitarian crisis. Khattabi stressed the extensive damage to essential infrastructure, especially health, education, and social services. The Arab League's General Secretariat received a total of 145 entries across four media categories: 30 in television, 37 in radio, 43 in print media, and 31 in digital platforms. Chairing the meeting, Talal Al-Haifi, head of Al-Arabiya TV's Kuwait bureau, expressed appreciation to all stakeholders involved in the award's success. He reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to supporting media excellence in the Arab world through its sponsorship of the award. Established in 2015 under Resolution No. 409 by the Council of Arab Information Ministers during its 46th session, the Arab Media Excellence Award aims to recognize distinguished media contributions that address key issues affecting the Arab region. — KUNA
Kuwait News Agency
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Kuwait News Agency
Arab Media Excellence Award jury meeting kicks off chaired by Kuwait
CAIRO, May 5 (KUNA) -- The Arab Media Excellence Award jury meeting, organized by the Arab League's Media and Communications Sector and chaired by Kuwait (the award's sponsor), kicked off on Monday in Cairo. In a speech, Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Media and Communications Sector, Ambassador Ahmad Rashid Khattabi, said that this meeting would examine nominations received from member states and organizations performing media functions, and select the most distinguished nominations following the stipulated criteria and conditions and the principles of transparency and integrity. This session, held under the theme "Arab Youth and New Media," reflected the widespread use of social media and its diverse applications in various productive, professional, service, and media sectors, particularly among young people, Khattabi added. He also noted that this year's Arab Media Excellence Award came in light of the ongoing Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, which has claimed the lives of thousands, in addition to the wounded, disabled, and missing, and has caused a catastrophic humanitarian situation due to the destruction, starvation, and sabotage of essential facilities, especially health, educational, and social institutions. Khattabi pointed out the total number of nominations received by the General Secretariat of the Arab League reached approximately (145) works, including television, radio, newspaper and digital works, where the number of nominated works in the television category reached (30), (37) radio works, (43) newspaper works and (31) digital works. In turn, the meeting's chair, the head of Al-Arabiya TV in Kuwait, Talal Al-Haifi, expressed his gratitude to all contributors to the success of this award, presented by Kuwait under the auspices of the League of Arab States. The Arab Media Excellence Award was launched in 2015 under Resolution No. (409) of the Council of Arab Information Ministers issued in its (46) session. It aims to highlight distinguished media models in the Arab world and their contributions to dealing with issues of concern to the Arab nation. (end)
Al-Ahram Weekly
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Al-Ahram Weekly
Israel's war on Gaza has killed 209 Palestinian journalists: Ambassador Khattabi - Foreign Affairs
An estimated 209 Palestinian journalists have been killed during Israel's ongoing war on the Gaza Strip, Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi said on Friday, calling the toll 'unprecedented' and a grave assault on press freedom. Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector at the Arab League, made the statement on World Press Freedom Day, warning that the conflict has become one of the deadliest for media professionals in modern history. Speaking from Cairo, Khattabi highlighted Israel's genocidal war in Gaza as a daily assault marked by the widespread killing of civilians—especially women and children—alongside the collapse of humanitarian access and systematic targeting of journalists. He accused Israel of deliberately barring international media from entering Gaza while targeting local reporters in 'flagrant breach of international legal conventions.' The Arab League marked World Press Freedom Day by issuing a formal statement honouring the role of independent media in challenging disinformation and resisting what it called 'false Israeli narratives.' Khattabi called for urgent international action to protect journalists in conflict zones, including the development of new legal frameworks to respond to the specific risks of modern warfare and digital surveillance. 'This must be pursued through multilateral cooperation with international and regional bodies,' he said, advocating for a legal system that guarantees the physical safety and moral protection of journalists working under fire. He also stressed the need for a 'balanced approach' to press freedom—one that upholds journalistic ethics and combats disinformation while defending the right to access information and speak truth to power. The occasion, he said, is a time to honour the sacrifices of journalists who risk — and often lose — their lives in pursuit of truth. World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on 3 May, was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1993 following a recommendation by UNESCO, to recognise the role of a free press in promoting accountability, transparency, and human rights. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link:
