Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani attending meeting.
Manama: The State of Qatar has taken part in a Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) meeting aimed at promoting cultural cooperation among the bloc’s member states.
Minister of Culture H E Sheikh Abdulrahman bin Hamad Al-Thani attended the 30th meeting of Their Highnesses and Excellencies GCC Ministers of Culture, which took place yesterday in the Bahraini capital, Manama.
The meeting was chaired by Chairman of the Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities H E Sheikh Khalifa bin Ahmed bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, who is also the current president of the GCC Committee of Ministers of Culture. GCC Secretary-General H E Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi was in attendance. Discussions focused on enhancing coordination and integration, developing the cultural sector, supporting cultural and creative industries, and expanding the international presence of Gulf culture.
In his address, Albudaiwi said GCC countries shared a rich civilizational heritage and a well-established cultural identity that served as a source of strength and social cohesion.
He highlighted achievements in developing cultural institutions, preserving heritage, supporting creativity and launching specialized cultural initiatives across the region.
