GCC Ministers of Culture conclude 14th meeting

Doha, October 23, SPA -- Ministers of Culture of Gulf Cooperation
Council (GCC) States concluded here last night the 14 meeting. The
delegation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to the meeting was led by
Minister of Culture and Information Eyad Ameen Madani.

Qatari Minister of Culture and Heritage Dr. Hamad Bin Abd Al-Aziz
Al-Kawari, who chaired the meeting pointed out that the ministers
endorsed a cultural strategy of the Gulf Cooperation Council in its
final draft, which will be presented to GCC head of states.

He also noted that this strategy keeps pace with developments in the
cultural scene in the GCC States.

Dr. Al-Kawari told a news briefing after the meeting that this
strategy is the source of light, which can preserve the Arab and
Islamic cultural identity, and identify mechanisms for future works.

The GCC is made up of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates,
Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman.


--SPA