KUWAIT, Feb 2 (KUNA) -- The Kuwaiti Ministry of Information (Kuwait TV) and Dubai Media Incorporated (Dubai TV) inked a Memorandum of Understanding aiming to strengthen media cooperation and enhance joint production.
The document was signed by Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information Dr. Nasser Muhaisen and CEO of Dubai Media Incorporated Mohammad Al-Mulla on Sunday evening during a visit by UAE media delegation to Kuwait.
Kuwait's Minister of Health and Acting Minister of Information and Culture Dr. Ahmad Abdulwahab Al-Awadhi attended the signing ceremony during the Kuwaiti-UAE media celebration which was organized by Dubai Press Club.
Also attending was Mona Ghanem Al-Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club Addressing the gathering, Dr. Al-Awadhi said the MoU reflects the deep-rooted historical ties between the two sisterly countries and the shared desire to use media as a link of rapprochement between both peoples.
The document highlights the close alignment in vision and future outlook between Kuwait and the UAE and marks a major step forward in advancing integrated media collaboration. It will help expand opportunities for joint content development, strengthen professional capabilities, and support the creation of programming that reflects the cultural identity and values of both nations, he pointed out.
He added that Kuwait's Ministry of Information sees the partnership as an important platform for innovation and digital advancement, while enhancing the visibility and competitiveness of Gulf media at both regional and international levels through closer coordination between media organizations in the two countries.
On her part, Mona Al-Marri said the agreement reflects the strong, historic bonds between the UAE and Kuwait and the shared commitment of both countries to expanding media cooperation in ways that serve the aspirations of audiences across the Gulf and the broader Arab world.
The next phase of media industry growth requires deeper partnerships built on exchanging expertise and developing high-quality content that reflects community priorities while preserving Gulf cultural heritage and identity, WAM news agency quoted her as saying.
Cooperation in program production, sports and heritage content, and news and coverage exchange creates significant opportunities to deliver more impactful content that is closer to audiences and reflects shared Gulf values and identity, Al-Marri added.
Mohammad Al-Mulla said the MoU represents a strategic step towards expanding media cooperation pathways, enhancing the exchange of expertise and media content, and supporting the production of diverse programming that meets audience expectations across the region.
The MoU paves the way for joint TV production, seasonal programs, and sports and heritage content, while enhancing cultural identity of the Gulf region, he added. (end) mdm.gb