Kuwait, Muharram 18, 1438, Oct 19, 2016, SPA -- Delegates of the Federation of Arab News Agencies (FANA) conveyed their appreciation of the Kuwait Emir's humanitarian efforts in his quest to mitigate the impacts of conflicts worldwide, as KUNA reported. In its closing day on Wednesday, delegates expressed appreciation of the Kuwait Emir, who was christened by the United Nations (UN) as a "Humanitarian Leader" and Kuwait as a "Humanitarian Center." Moreover, a suggestion was pitched by Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) to issue a statement that urges an end to rampant conflicts while highlighting the need of peaceful co-existence. The statement also espouses such merits as forgiveness and acceptance to showcase an unsullied image of the Arab world. On cooperation between Arab news agencies, collective calls were made for increased joint workshops and courses that ensure efficiency and punctuality in delivering news, with focus on economic affairs. Furthermore, the conference disclosed plans to forge partnerships with global news agencies such as Reuters, where training programs will be held on a regular basis in efforts to ensure impeccable delivery of news. The conference also underscored the need of further collaboration between Arab news agencies, which will ultimately boost competitiveness in the Arab media sector. --SPA 21:36 LOCAL TIME 18:36 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w