Emirati Mohammed Al Hammadi is elected president of the newly created Gulf Press Union

The Bahrain-based union comprises journalists’ associations, bodies and press centers in the six GCC nations. The first meeting of the union was attended by the heads of the GCC journalists’ associations.

Al Hammadi expressed his sincere gratitude and appreciation to the President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and the wise leaders of the United Arab Emirates for the important support and great attention given to journalists and journalism in the country, emphasizing its role in promoting cooperation between the media. United Arab Emirates and other GCC nations.

Al Hammadi also highlighted the continued support received by the UAE Journalists Association, which allows it to fulfill its national responsibilities effectively. He expressed his gratitude to the leaders and people of Bahrain, as well as the Bahrain Journalists Association, for their commendable efforts in organizing and ensuring the success of the union’s meetings.