Council Member Salem Al-Khanbashi emphasizes the media’s role in enhancing community awareness and reinforcing national unity values.

Media’s Role in National Awareness Emphasized

Member of the Presidential Leadership Council and Governor of Hadhramaut, Salem Ahmed Al-Khanbashi, highlighted the crucial role of media in enhancing community awareness. He stressed the importance of fostering national belonging and social cohesion. Additionally, he noted the media’s contribution to protecting national and Hadhrami identity while combating rumors, hate speech, and promoting a culture of responsibility and tolerance.

Celebration of Hadhramaut TV’s Sixth Anniversary

Al-Khanbashi made these remarks during his attendance at the sixth anniversary celebration of Hadhramaut TV, held at the National Theatre in Mukalla. The event, themed “Hadhramaut TV: Six Years of Giving and Creativity,” attracted numerous officials, military leaders, security personnel, and media representatives.

Hadhramaut TV: A National Media Project

The governor affirmed that Hadhramaut TV represents an exceptional national and media project. It launched during a critical period in the country’s history, becoming the first television channel to broadcast from within the nation after the Houthi militia’s coup. The channel carries the message of Hadhramaut and the nation both domestically and internationally.

Achievements Amid Challenges

Al-Khanbashi praised the media sector’s achievements over the past six years, despite challenges and limited resources. He emphasized the need to continue developing media performance, enhancing program content, and investing in training human resources. Furthermore, he called for updating technical and artistic infrastructure to strengthen the channel’s national and professional message.

Minister of Information’s Congratulations

In a related note, Minister of Information, Culture, and Tourism Salem Thabit Al-Awlaki congratulated Hadhramaut TV on its sixth anniversary. He appreciated the channel’s presence and expertise in the national media landscape. Al-Awlaki underscored that developing official media institutions and training their staff represents a priority for the upcoming phase.

Commitment to Development and New Programs

For his part, the Head of Hadhramaut TV, Ghassan Abdoon, confirmed the ongoing efforts to improve content and train human resources. He announced plans to launch a series of new Ramadan programs. Additionally, he mentioned the expansion of the technical and administrative infrastructure of the sector to enhance its presence across various regions of Hadhramaut.

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