Al-Jabri stresses on media role in response to humanitarian crisis

Al-Mutlaqem speaks at launch of workshop held by UNHCR

KUWAIT CITY, Sept 3, (KUNA): Minister of Information and Minister of State for Youth Affairs Mohammad Al-Jabri on Tuesday stressed on media’s vital role when responding to humanitarian crises.

The minister also called on enhancing cooperation in this field to support the mission of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and its humanitarian role.

This came in a speech by the Assistant Undersecretary of the Kuwaiti Ministry of Information for the Foreign Media Sector, Faisal Al-Mutlaqem on behalf of Minister Al-Jabri at the launch of workshop held for journalists organized by UNHCR.

The workshop aims to introduce the role of media in supporting humanitarian work, he added.

Kuwait’s continuous contribution to the humanitarian needs of refugees and those affected at regional and international arenas and to build a bridge of trust and cooperation with the UN and UNHCR, AlJabri pointed out.

In 2014, the UN honored His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as ‘Humanitarian Leader’ and the State of Kuwait as ‘International Humanitarian Center’ for assisting those affected by wars and humanitarian disasters, he noted.

During the speech, the Head of Office of UNHCR in the State of Kuwait, Dr Samer Haddadint said the workshop aims to exchange experiences and focus on highlighting role of countries supporting humanitarian work.

This is the first workshop organized by UNHCR with cooperation with the Arab Media Forum, he added.

For his part, Secretary General of the Arab Media Forum Madhi Khamees said that the forum is proud to be in partnership with establishing a workshop for journalists. Khamees stressed the need to learn from UNHCR previous experiences in humanitarian work.

Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers and Dean of Arab Journalism, Ahmed AlJarallah met in his office His Excellency K. Jeeva Sagar, Ambassador of India, Deputy Head of the Mission Raj Gopal Singh and secretary Mrs Hend I. K. Shiha.

Editor-in-Chief of Al-Seyassah and Arab Times newspapers and Dean of Arab Journalism, Ahmed Al-Jarallah received in his office Tuesday, the Ambassador of the Netherlands to Kuwait Frans Potuyt (top). Al-Jarallah also received in his office the Consul of Ghana Embassy Muniru Kadiri (above).