Peshawar : A memorandum of understanding was signed between the Asian Association of Sports Journalists AIPS Asia and the Saudi Sports Media Federation under which both organizations will jointly promote the development and promotion of sports journalism across Asia and the capacity of sports journalists. In this regard, the President of AIPS Asia and the President of Saudi Sports Media Federation signed the MoU in a ceremony held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Jabr Muhammad Al Sighi signed, on this occasion Giani Merlo, President of AIPS, First Vice President of AIPS Asia, Adil Al Zahrani and Secretary General of AIPS Asia Amjad Aziz Malik were also present.
Saudi Sports Media Federation President Jabr Mohammed Al Sighi said that Saudi Arabia has become a hub for international sports events and he is happy that his federation has worked with AIPS Asia to improve sports journalism. Under the agreement, Saudi Sports Media Federation AIPS will serve for Alana Congress and Executive Committee meetings will also be held in Saudi Arabia.
AIPS Asia President Hae Don Jung said the agreement with the Saudi Sports Media Federation is very important. He believes that in the light of this agreement, sports journalism will work across Asia for the development and especially to improve the capacity of every young sports journalist, he expressed his gratitude to the Saudi Sports Media Federation for signing the first-of-its-kind MoU.