British Ambassador to Israel Simon Walters visited Nazareth Thursday where he met senior representatives of the Arab community from various sectors, including civil society organizations, health, business and media.
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Walters met with Samer Sweid, the director of the Arab Centre for Alternative Planning, followed by a meeting with Mohammad Khalaileh from the Qadaya Institute. Additionally, Walters toured Nazareth EMMS Hospital and met Professor Fahed Hakim (hospital director) and Waseem Dibbini (acting CEO of Nazareth Trust and finance manager).
This was followed by a meeting with Ahmad, Waleed, and Majd Afifi from the Afifi group and a visit to Radio A-Shams, where he met with Suhel Karram (CEO and founder of a-shams radio station), Jacki Khoury (head of the news department) and Majd Karram (executive manager).
Walters said of the visit, "As Ambassador it is important for me to understand and engage with the all parts of Israeli society. That is why I visited Nazareth today and met representatives from the Arab community in Israel. I heard of some of the specific needs Arab society has, and I am looking forward even closer cooperation in technology and innovation".
