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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)
See - Sada Elbalad
27-03-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
ICESCO, Arab League Discuss Prospects for Cooperation in Media
Mohamed Mandour Dr. Salim Bin Mohamed Al-Malik, Director-General of the Islamic World Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (ISESCO), received Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, at the Organisation's headquarters. Ambassador Khattabi stated that the meeting provided an opportunity to gain insights into the Director-General's comprehensive vision for developing ISESCO's performance, as well as his practical initiatives to reform its organisational structure. He highlighted the structural transformations the Organisation has undergone in recent years, which have bolstered its dynamism and enabled it to achieve qualitative progress in fulfilling its mandate—particularly in the fields of communication and fostering diverse, innovative, and participatory partnerships. Ambassador Khattabi asserted that the Media and Communication Sector has taken note of ISESCO's request to obtain observer status with the Council of Arab Information Ministers. He stated that the request would be submitted to His Excellency the Secretary-General before its presentation to the Council, in accordance with the applicable regulations. Ambassador Khattabi also commended ISESCO's strategic vision and work programmes, underscoring their ambitious and forward-looking approaches, which align with the objectives of the League of Arab States, particularly the Organisation's efforts in media and communication, as well as its promotion of a culture of peace through a framework of openness, modernisation, and adaptation to digital and technological advancements. The meeting was attended by Dr. Abdelilah Benarafa, Deputy Director-General of ISESCO; Osama Heikal, head of the Media and Communication Sector; and Mohamed El Hadi Sehili, Director of the Department of Legal Affairs and International Standards. 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 News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Lifestyle Pistachio and Raspberry Cheesecake Domes Recipe Videos & Features Bouchra Dahlab Crowned Miss Arab World 2025 .. Reem Ganzoury Wins Miss Arab Africa Title (VIDEO) News Ireland Replaces Former Israeli Embassy with Palestinian Museum News Israeli PM Diagnosed with Stage 3 Prostate Cancer Lifestyle Maguy Farah Reveals 2025 Expectations for Pisces News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
See - Sada Elbalad
05-02-2025
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
AL, SCMR Head Discuss Strengthening Media Cooperation
Mohamed Mandour Eng. Khaled Abdel Aziz, Chairman of the Supreme Council for Media Regulation in the Arab Republic of Egypt, received Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi, Assistant Secretary-General and head of the Media and Communication Sector at the League of Arab States, at the Council's headquarters on 5 February. As the Arab Republic of Egypt holds the position of Vice-Chairman of the Executive Office of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, the meeting provided an opportunity to explore avenues for strengthening cooperation in the media sector. Discussions focused particularly on the follow-up mechanisms for implementing the recently adopted resolutions of the Council of Arab Information Ministers, as well as Egypt's valuable contributions to upcoming meetings, including preparations for the ministerial session scheduled for the second quarter of 2025 in the Republic of Iraq. The head of the Media and Communication Sector expressed his appreciation for the pivotal role played by the Supreme Council for Media Regulation in advancing the directives of the Council of Arab Information Ministers aimed at developing Arab media, enhancing the professional competencies of Arab media professionals, and reinforcing an open, cooperative approach within the sector. This approach fosters collaboration with government media bodies in member states, as well as with organisations and unions operating under the umbrella of the League of Arab States, to establish a media landscape that is more attuned to the pressing concerns of the Arab world. He further emphasised that these efforts align with the objectives of the Arab Media Action Plan, which places the Palestinian cause at its core, alongside key programmes and strategies dedicated to promoting sustainable development across the Arab region.
