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Winter Media Forum concludes in Jouf
Winter Media Forum concludes in Jouf
The event is the first of its kind in Jouf and is considered a platform to bring together media professionals
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February 28, 2026 21:28
SAKAKA: The Winter Media Forum in Jouf, which was held under the guidance and support of Jouf Gov. Prince Faisal bin Nawaf bin Abdulaziz, and organized by its media association, concluded on Thursday.
Dr. Nawaf bin Thuwaiban Al-Khalidi, adviser to the governorate for heritage and culture, along with media professionals and other participants, attended the closing ceremony, which honored partners, trainers and several media professionals.
Abdulaziz bin Abdulwahid Al-Hamwan, chairman of the media association, expressed gratitude to the governor for supporting the forum and the association’s programs. He thanked government and private bodies and all participants, and noted that the Winter Media Forum helped 182 trainees, including media professionals and members of the local community.
The event is the first of its kind in Jouf and is considered a platform to bring together media professionals, offering six specialized training programs aimed at developing the skills of youngsters, students and media professionals.
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