There is no more closer, sincere and stronger ally ever to the Arab and Islamic nations than the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Khalifa bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain, said here today, citing its international leverage and status. This came during an audience Sheikh Khalifa held for the chairman and members of the Arab Gulf Journalists Union, led by Khalid Al-Malik, new chairman of the union, who is also editor-in-chief of the Saudi newspaper of Al-Jazirah and Chairman of the Saudi Journalists Commission, and Nasser bin Mohammed Al-Othman, Secretary General of the union, to mark the launch of the sixth conference of the union. Addressing the gathering, Prince Khalifa highlighted the experience of union-making in the Arab Gulf region, citing the UAE and several economic, social and cultural examples. He paid tribute to the Arab Gulf journalism, citing their role in illuminating the public and defending the rights of the Gulf peoples in living in peace and security. For their part, the Arab Gulf journalists expressed gratitude for Bahrain's leadership, journalism and people.
