LONDON: The board of directors of the Saudi Journalists Association held its fifth meeting in Al-Ahsa Governorate under the chairmanship of Adhwan Mohammed Al-Ahmari, with discussions focused on strengthening international partnerships and developing the association’s assets.
The board reviewed proposals from banks and financial companies to invest in and develop the association’s land in the Al Sahafa district of Riyadh.
Members also discussed ways to bolster cooperation with the International Federation of Journalists and the Gulf Press Union, underscoring the SJA’s growing international role.
At the close of the meeting, Al-Ahmari hosted IFJ Secretary-General Anthony Bellanger, who praised the association’s work in serving media professionals and highlighted the prominent role played by Saudi women on the board.
Al-Ahmari, in turn, commended the efforts of the SJA’s Al-Ahsa branch in hosting meetings of the Gulf Press Unions, the Federation of West Asian Journalists and the association’s board.
