Arab forum in Algeria addresses earthquake prevention, responses

STORY: Arab forum in Algeria addresses earthquake prevention, responses DATELINE: June 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:10 LOCATION: Algiers CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the forum 2. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AMER BELHADJ AISSA, ACPENH General Director 3. various of the forum STORYLINE: Arab experts and policymakers are attending a forum in Algiers to discuss ways to prevent earthquakes and mitigate their impact. The two-day Arab Forum for the Prevention of Earthquakes kicked off on Monday. It was organized by the Arab Center for the Prevention of Earthquakes and Other Natural Hazards (ACPENH), and brought together representatives from across the region. In his opening remarks, ACPENH General Director Amer Belhadj Aissa said the Arab region is particularly vulnerable to earthquakes and that it is essential for Arab countries to work together to address this threat. SOUNDBITE (Arabic): AMER BELHADJ AISSA, ACPENH General Director "The primary objective of this forum is to raise awareness among all Arab co