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Fourth media coordinators forum launched in Suwaiq

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Suwaiq, April 23 - The fourth media coordinators forum was held in the Wilayat of Al Suwaiq recently. Shaikh Khalid bin Omar al Marhoon, Minister of Civil Service, launched the media coordinators forum in the presence of over 100 media coordinators from Ibri, Al Khabourah, Al Buraimi and Al Suwaiq government and private schools besides media persons from different Omani media and radio institutions.


The forum was organised by the Educational Supervision Office of Wilayat Al Suwaiq of Al Batinah North. The forum embraced excellent research papers in the field of media presented by qualified researchers who are affiliated to the Ministry of Education in Oman.


The first paper titled ‘My journey with media coordination’ was delivered by Khalifa al Halwai from Al Suwaiq School. His paper covered his own media experiences and displayed the basics of news article and the main equipments for media coordinators.


The second paper on ‘I am a media person’ was presented by media coordinator Wafa al Sabei from Al Balagha School. The third paper named ‘The media coordinator in private schools’ was by Iman al Saidi.


Dr Suhail al Shanfari shared his experiences where he presented two of the papers titled ‘Media and educational communication’ and ‘Media coordinator’s work circumstances during the practice of media and communication roles.’ He listed some recommendations obtained from his PhD paper for interactive audience and training for qualifying coordinators in writing. His presentations were followed with discussions and feedback.


The ceremony involved a welcome speech of the organising committee by Said al Handasi, an educational media specialist in Al Suwaiq Educational Supervision Office. In his speech, Al Handasi said: “The forum was an idea that came true, an idea that has started three years ago from Al Suwaiq schools.”


He extended thanks to Al Marhoon for taking part in the event along with the media persons and media coordinators of different schools.


Later, Alia al Mujaini, a media coordinator from Ali bin Talib Private School, presented a speech titled ‘Media coordinators’.


A number of recommendations considered for developing the tasks and experiences of media coordinators were highlighted in the event by media coordinator Fatima al Maamari from Al Saadah Private School.


A video exhibiting the experiences and achievements performed in previous versions of media coordinators’ forums was displayed for the audience.


Shamasaa al Abri from Ibri recited her poem which praised the forum and its importance to the audience. Al Aazi song was also performed along with a childhood dance performance performed by kids of Al Eydhah Private School. ‘The Omani Personality’, a work by Said al Handasi was gifted to Al Marhoon in a form of video. The ceremony concluded with rewarding the participants, guests of honour and sponsors.


Badriya Mohammed Al Balushi


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