KUWAIT CITY, April 16 (Xinhua) -- The 16th Arab Media Forum will kick off next Sunday at Sheikh Jaber Al-Ahmad Cultural Centre in Kuwait City, the Kuwait News Agency said on Tuesday.

Madhi Al-Khamis, secretary-general of the forum, said in a statement that holding the forum will give a vision on its prominent role in presenting vital media issues.

The forum is always keen to involve the youth in this event, he noted, adding that 150 students from local and Arab media colleges will participate in the forum.

Oman was chosen to be the guest of honor for this forum, he said, hailing the distinguished media relations between Kuwait and Oman at various levels.

Since 2003, the event brought together many ministers, editors-in-chief of local and regional newspapers, media executives, journalists, academics, authors, actors, businessmen, and social figures from all around the Arab world.