Bahrain, UAE sign media agreement

The Ministry of Information Affairs and the UAE National Media Council (NMC) signed a memorandum of understanding related to an executive media co-operation programme in the field of cinema.

The agreement, which was sealed by Information Affairs Ministry Undersecretary Dr Abdulrahman Mohammed Bahr and NMC Media Affairs Sector director Dr Rashid Khalfan Al Nuaimi, aims to promote co-operation in the field of cinema and exchange experiences and development mechanisms Dr Bahr hailed strong fraternal relations binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates, lauding joint co-operation between the two countries in all fields.

“The Memorandum of Understanding which was signed today embodies media co-operation”, he said. He added that the agreement will enable the two countries to share cinema laws and regulations, encourage exchanged visits of cinema experts, officials and technicians.

The deal will also help showcase the successful artistic films of both countries, to encourage local production and enrich artistic content. Dr Al Nuaimi expressed thanks and appreciation to the Ministry Information Affairs for its co-operation to consolidate media co-operation, which would contribute to expanding multi-faceted cooperation to reflect strong historic relations.