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A delegation from the Ministry of Oil participates in the Fifth Gulf Petroleum Media Forum

31-07-2024

Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah: The forum contributes to enhancing communication between the media and the oil and gas industry and its role in supporting the national and global economy - Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah: The Ministry of Oil is committed to supporting all efforts that contribute to developing the oil industry and ensuring its sustainability The Ministry of Oil announced its participation with a high-level delegation in the activities of the Fifth Petroleum Media Forum of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, scheduled to be held on August 7 and 8, 2024 in Dhofar Governorate - Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, entitled (Petroleum Media of the Gulf States: Enabling Communication and Enhancing Understanding). The Ministry of Oil said in a press statement that the delegation participating in the activities of the Fifth Petroleum Media Forum consists of His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah, Director of the Public Relations and Petroleum Media Department Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Director of the Office of the Undersecretary of the Ministry Mudha Mazhar Al-Shammari, and Media Researcher in the Public Relations Department Abdullah Mutab Al-Bassam. In this context, His Excellency the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Oil, Sheikh Dr. Nimer Fahad Al-Malik Al-Sabah, stressed that the Fifth GCC Petroleum Media Forum is an important step towards enhancing communication and interaction between the media sector and the petroleum industry, and pointed out that the forum plays a pivotal role in spreading awareness and increasing the general public’s understanding of the importance of the petroleum industry and its role in supporting the national and global economy. His Excellency added: “We believe in the importance of building bridges of effective communication between media professionals and workers in the petroleum sector, which contributes to the continuous and fruitful exchange of information and ideas. Through this forum, we seek to discuss the latest developments and challenges facing the oil and gas industry, and to provide media visions that contribute to covering these issues effectively and transparently, in a way that enhances the stability of the petroleum markets and achieves the interests of the GCC countries.” A platform for communication For her part, the Director of the Public Relations and Petroleum Media Department, Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, said that the forum provides a platform for communication and cooperation between media professionals and professionals in the petroleum sector, which facilitates the exchange of information and ideas, and discusses the latest developments and challenges in the oil and gas industry and how to cover them effectively and transparently in the media. Sheikha Tamader Khaled Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah stressed the Ministry of Oil's keenness to have many officials, academics and specialized oil experts from the State of Kuwait participate in the forum's sessions with working papers that would enrich the dialogue and provide great scientific value and constructive discussion. She explained that the Ministry of Oil pays great attention to strengthening the partnership with the media, as it considers it a strategic partner in directing public opinion and disseminating facts related to the oil and gas industry. She also stressed the importance of continuous cooperation between the concerned parties to ensure the flow of accurate and reliable information, which contributes to enhancing trust between the public and the oil sector. She concluded by saying: "We are committed to supporting all efforts that contribute to developing the oil industry and ensuring its sustainability, and the Petroleum Media Forum is one of the initiatives that confirm this commitment." It is worth noting that the idea of ​​the petroleum media strategy began when the State of Kuwait submitted a paper on the impact of petroleum media on the GCC countries at the meeting of the Petroleum Cooperation Committee, which is a major player in directing public opinion. This is based on the fact that petroleum is a strategic commodity, a major source of energy, and the main driver of the economies of the GCC countries and the global economy, and because the GCC countries enjoy a distinguished global petroleum weight and position, as these countries seek to achieve their petroleum interests and achieve stability in the global petroleum markets with all parties.