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“The Organizing Commitee already got confirmation from this television about its participation to cover ISG,” said the chairmain of Islamic Solidarity Games (InaISGOC) South Sumatera, Muddai Madang in Palembang, last Saturday.
The attendance of Arabic- English language television based in Doha, Qatar has become the pride of South Sumatera as the host of this event. ” From this International television station, Palembang – South Sumatera will be recognized internationally as the host of this event,” he said.
Not only Al Jazeera, but also from Starspot and Worldspot will cover this grand event meeting for members of Islamic countries cooperation. Because of it, the organizing committee already prepared Main Press Center in South Sumatera Babel Bank Building, Jakabaring. There is one floor only for press service, both print and electronic mass with Information technology tools.
Al Jazeera television station became popular after September 11th 2001's attack because they broadcasted the statement from Osama Bin Laden and others leader of Al-Qaeda. Al Jazeera has an estimated 50 million viewers who spread across the world. Meanwhile, there are 38 countries that comfirmed their participation of ISG.
They are Algeria, Azerbaijan, Brunei Darussalam, Burkino Paso, Mesir, Guyana, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Libya, Maladewa, Malaysia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, and Suria. Then also Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uni Emirat Arab, Uganda, Yaman, Guinea, Mauritania, Gambia, Nigeria, Yordania, Togo, Pantai Gading, Senegal, Cameron, Mozambik, and Lebanon. Now, we are still waiting for the confirmation from 4 other countries namely Gabon, Tunisia, Somalia, and Jibuti.
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