The Prime Minister, Ali Faleh Al-Zidi, discussed today, Thursday, the challenges facing the media work and the reality of the telecommunications sector and the plans aimed at developing its services and infrastructure, during his meeting with the Chairman of the Executive Body of the Communication and Media Commission, Bleegh Abu Kallal.
The Communication and Media Commission stated in a statement received by the News Video Agency that the meeting addressed the challenges facing media work, especially regarding hate speech and incitement to violence, and the importance of enhancing commitment to professional and legal standards, which contributes to preserving civil peace and ensures the exercise of freedom of opinion and expression within constitutional and legal frameworks.
It added that they discussed its role in regulating the media environment and keeping pace with developments in digital media and social media platforms, as well as discussing the reality of the telecommunications sector and the plans aimed at developing its services, infrastructure, and improving their quality.
Abu Kallal reviewed the key works of the commission and its regulatory and technical procedures in the media and telecommunications sectors, and its work priorities for the upcoming phase, in light of the challenges and developments being witnessed in the two sectors.