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KUNA Chairman says difficult times call for further coop.

Chairman and Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah delivers his speech
Chairman and Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah delivers his speech
KUWAIT, Oct 18 (KUNA) -- Chairman and Director General of Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) Sheikh Mubarak Duaij Al-Ibrahim Al-Sabah said on Tuesday that the ongoing FANA conference is taking place at a crucial juncture that calls for increased cooperation and concerted efforts.
Addressing the 44the General Assembly meeting of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA), Sheikh Mubarak Al-Duaij, who is also Chairman of FANA, noted that the Arab world is cognizant of the challenges it faces, as he underscored the need of further collaboration to overcome these obstacles.
Speaking on Arab media, he said it faces a mounting obligation to support sustained development efforts, describing the sector as a pillar of security and stability. He also added that media can be helpful in staving off extremism and terrorism.
KUNA's Chairman also acknowledged Arab news agencies for their contributions to propping up the media sector through information exchange, saying he is hopeful that such efforts would persist.
Meanwhile, Secretary General of FANA Dr. Farid Ayar said that Arab news agencies have forged a solid repute, adding that they seek to bring visions and goals of grandeur to fruition. He also spoke of numerous courses and workshops FANA has put together in recent years with the aim of further developing the media sector in the Arab world.
FANA's Secretary General also urged Arab news agencies to focus on punctual and efficient methods to convey world news to its readers, as he thanked His Highness the Prime Minister for patronizing the conference.
The two-day conference, which brings together the head honchos of Arab news agencies, tackles a myriad of issues germane to the media sector. (Pick up previous) abd.nam