/ONA/ The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Information, participated today via videoconference in the preparatory meeting for the 29th Meeting of the Ministers of Information of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) States.

The Sultanate of Oman was represented at the meeting by H.E. Mohammed bin Said Al Balushi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Information.

The meeting discussed ways to strengthen Gulf media cooperation and develop mechanisms for joint media action. Key topics included the Sultanate of Oman's initiative to establish unified regulations for dealing with content published on social media platforms, initiatives outlined in the Gulf Media Content Guidelines, and the unification of Gulf media messaging.

The meeting also discussed a proposal to organise a media forum for the GCC States and the Arab Republic of Egypt, as well as the development of a specialised Gulf Media Dialogue Programme to be held on the sidelines of the media exhibition accompanying the 47th session of the GCC Supreme Council.

The meeting forms part of Gulf efforts to strengthen coordination and integration among media institutions in GCC States, develop joint initiatives, and keep pace with the rapid transformations in the media landscape. These efforts aim to enhance the performance of Gulf media and strengthen its presence at both regional and international levels.

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