The International Public Relations Association - Gulf Chapter (IPRA-GC) is a local chapter of the International Public Relations Association. IPRA-GC was initially formed in 2003. It has more than 100 members from numerous GCC countries including Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE and Oman with a head quarter located in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. The chapter has an elected board chaired by a president. Working along with him is a vice president and directors for each region as well as directors for Training, Membership and a Treasurer.
The chapter's vision is to be recognized throughout the Gulf Region for advancing PR excellence. IPRA-GC's objectives are to develop its members PR skills and expertise, broaden their experience in the international PR arena and to establish stronger ties among PR specialists throughout the region."
During the last two years, the chapter hosted several prominent speakers and events which included the following guests:
1. HE Abdul Nabi Shula,
Ex-Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Bahrain
2. Mustafa Jalali
Vice President, Saudi Aramco
3. Khalid Al Maeena
Editor-in-chief, Arab News
4. Hussain Shobokshi,
President, Shobokshi Development & Trading Company
5. Najeeb Al-Zamil,
President and General Manager, NAZCO Trading Company
6. Stephen Covey,
Live broadcasting from the US
7. Dr. John Duke Anthony,
President and CEO, National Council on US-Arab Relations
8. Khalid Al-Turki,
Chairman, K.A. Al-Turki and Sons
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