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The US Embassy in Beirut on Monday shared the following statement: ‘Senior Advisor to President Biden Amos Hochstein arrived in Beirut, Lebanon for meetings with senior Lebanese officials to discuss areas of mutual and regional concern.’
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
Media Bureau on Monday organized at the University of Balamand, a conference titled ‘Contemporary Media: Requirements, Challenges, and Future Perspectives,’ under the auspices of the Ministry of Information, and in collaboration with the National Committee for UNESCO in Lebanon.
The conference brought together a distinguished group of journalists, media experts in digital technologies, and artificial intelligence, along with specialized academics in journalism and media.
The dialogue sessions addressed several topics concerning the challenges of the technological era in artificial intelligence, digitization, and how contemporary media can keep pace with these advancements.
Following the national anthem, Hanida El Masri, Director of the Live Media Platform and Media Bureau, emphasized that “the significance of the conference lies in its outcomes, which will open new horizons for journalists and researchers in media, journalism, and digitization. It represents the inception of academic and media endeavors th
at will crystallize the features of the upcoming phase in the Lebanese and Arab media arena.”
Hiba Nashabeh, Secretary-General of the National Committee for UNESCO, pointed out that “the challenges of the era extend beyond the use of artificial intelligence in media to encompass various fields of humanity. Therefore, we must keep pace with this rapid development in educational, academic, and media institutions while preserving our identity and values.”
Elias Warrak, Director of the University of Balamand, stressed the necessity for contemporary media to adapt to digital advancements without losing its message and role in revealing the truth, upholding justice, and protecting the voiceless.
Caretaker Minister of Information, Ziad Makary, regarded the collaboration between the Ministry of Information, the National Committee for UNESCO, the University of Balamand, and the Lebanese media body as yielding a conference whose sessions will provide substantial material aiding the media body in confronting the chal
lenges of artificial intelligence development while maintaining professional and ethical values, as well as respecting human dignity and privacy.
Regarding the digitization of the archives of Tele Liban, Makary announced, “Efforts are underway to fully integrate the archives into the world’s memory in collaboration with UNESCO.”
The first axis of the conference addressed media artificial intelligence and its employment requirements in journalism and media, as well as the challenges of empowering media and journalism students and graduates. The media session was moderated by Mary Habshi.
The second axis tackled digital safety in journalism and contemporary media, the mechanism for monitoring rumors and misleading news, as well as the challenges of electronic news platforms. The media session was moderated by Zeina Bassil Chamoun.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a congratulatory cable to President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar congratulatory cables to President Radev, and Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov.
Source: Emirates News Agency
ABU DHABI: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, sent a congratulatory cable to President Rumen Radev of the Republic of Bulgaria, on the occasion of his country’s National Day.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, sent similar congratulatory cables to President Radev, and Prime Minister Nikolai Denkov.
Source: Emirates News Agency
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi on Sunday said ‘no one should drag our country into war, killing, destruction, displacement and homelessness, for no use and for issues that the Lebanese in general and our people in the Lebanese south have nothing to do with.’
Al-Rahi’s remarks, in his Sunday Mass sermon, were an apparent jab at Hezbollah, which had activated Lebanon’s southern front against Israel a day after Hamas launched its unprecedented Oct. 7 attack on south Israel.
‘Lebanon’s message is to be a land of peace and a pioneer of peace, due to its composition, cultural and religious diversity, history, political system and coexistence pact,’ the patriarch added.
Al-Rahi also strongly condemned Israel’s ‘horrible and shameful crimes in the Gaza Strip,’ lamenting that ‘dozens were deliberately killed while starving and waiting for food aid.’
At least 289 people have been killed in Lebanon since the beginning of clashes, mostly Hezbollah fighters and their allies, along with 44 civilians. On the Israeli
side, the army says 10 soldiers and six civilians have been killed, while tens of thousands of residents on both sides have been displaced.
Source: National News Agency – Lebanon
MANAMA: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain today received His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at Al-Sakhir Palace in Manama, on a brotherly visit to Bahrain.
The reception ceremony was attended by His Highness Shaikh Abdullah bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Personal Representative of the King and President of the Supreme Council for Environment; His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs; and His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports (SCYS), Chairman of the General Sports Authority (GSA), and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee.
At the start of the meeting, His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain expressed his deep satisfaction with the enduring historical ties between Bahrain and the UAE, their respective leaderships, and their brotherly people – adding that these ties, roo
ted in the profound bonds of brotherhood, shared vision, and mutual understanding, continue to strengthen.
His Majesty praised the prominent position held by the UAE under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, both regionally and internationally. He also commended the UAE’s significant achievements and ongoing successes across various fields, as well as its respected global initiatives aimed at improving the lives of people around the world, and promoting the values of coexistence, tolerance, and cooperation among nations.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan conveyed the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE, wishing His Majesty the King and the people of Bahrain continued progress and prosperity, and relations between the two countries further success.
His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan praised the deep historical ties between the UAE and Bahrain, which the leaders
hip of both countries are continually working to strengthen to ensure ongoing cooperation and coordination, and to broaden long-standing bilateral relations in various areas.
His Highness expressed his appreciation to His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain for his ongoing commitment and dedication to advancing mutual cooperation between both nations.
His Highness is accompanied by Sheikh Mohamed bin Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan; Sheikh Zayed bin Nahyan bin Saif Al Nahyan; Sheikh Tahnoon bin Mohammed bin Tahnoon Al Nahyan; His Excellency Ahmed Jasim Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development; His Excellency Saif Saeed Ghobash, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council; His Excellency Fahad Mohammed Salem bin Kardous Al Ameri, UAE Ambassador to Bahrain; and a number of senior officials.
Source: Emirates News Agency