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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:
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HE
Abdul Nabi Shula,
Ex-Minister of Labor and Social Affairs, Bahrain |
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Mustafa
Jalali
Vice President, Saudi Aramco |
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Khalid
Al Maeena
Editor-in-chief, Arab News |
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Hussain
Shobokshi,
President, Shobokshi Development & Trading Company
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Najeeb
Al-Zamil,
President and General Manager, NAZCO Trading Company
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Stephen
Covey,
Live broadcasting from the US |
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Dr. John Duke Anthony,
President and CEO, National Council on US-Arab Relations |
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Khalid Al-Turki,
Chairman, K.A. Al-Turki and Sons |
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