KUWAIT: Director-General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Dr Fatima Al-Salem discussed Sunday with Palestinian Ambassador to Kuwait Rami Tahboub the role of media in promoting Kuwaiti-Palestinian ties and highlighting diplomatic efforts in support of the Palestinian cause. Dr Al-Salem, during the meeting in her office, stressed the significance of cooperation and exchange of expertise in the media domain, and voiced readiness to provide all potential and facilities for developing media work.
The Palestinian Ambassador, on his part, appreciated Kuwait's support for the Palestinian issue and KUNA's media role. Ambassador Tahboub congratulated Dr Al-Salem on assuming her position as Director General of KUNA, wishing her further progress and success. KUNA's Deputy Director General for Editorial Sector Esam Al-Ghanim, Deputy Director-General for the Administrative, Financial and Communications Sector Mohammad Al-Mannai, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Department Esam Al-Ruwaih, and Senior Researcher of International Relations, Noura Al-Nafisi, attended the meeting.
UAE Ambassador
In another development, KUNA's Director-General Dr Fatima Al-Salem met with UAE Ambassador to Kuwait Matar Al-Neyadi on Sunday to discuss media joint action. During the meeting, Dr Al-Salem affirmed the importance of broadening cooperation between KUNA and UAE's WAM, through continuous training programs on befalling matters and field works. She greatly valued the development of the UAE media networks, which have seen drastic involvements of women playing major roles amongst the networks cherishing their achievements.
On his behalf, Ambassador Al-Neyadi hailed the continued cooperation and relationship status, indicating the importance of continuing such works and paving way for more opportunities in all related field. He also congratulated Dr Fatima on her upholding the position of General Manager at KUNA, a "senior position" particularly since she specializes in this field of work.
Attending the meet, Essam Al-Ghanim KUNA's Deputy Director General, as well as Deputy Director General for Administrative, Financial and Communications Sector Mohammed Al-Mannai, Director of Marketing and Public Relations Essam Al-Ruwayyah, as well as senior researcher in international relations Noura Al-Nafisi. - KUNA