Arab media

Media role in strengthening Arab national security underlined

Manama - Musimchronicle

Bahraini Information Affairs Minister Ali bin Mohammed Al-Romaihi today received the Chairman of Gulf Forum for Peace and Security, Dr. Fahed Al-Shelaimi, to discuss the role of Gulf and Arab media in protecting Arab national security. According to Bahrain News Agency, Al-Romaihi expressed appreciation of Dr. Al-Shelaimi’s significant contributions to advocating Arab rights and causes, as well as his stancesRead more

Arab media role highlighted

Beirut - BNA

"It is imperative to work on approving a strategy to be abided by all Arab media institutions to establish values of moderation, love and tolerance," said Kuwaiti Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs and Acting Information Minister Shaikh Mohammad Al-Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah. This came on Monday in a speech delivered on his behalf by Assistant Undersecretary of the Information MinistryRead more

Mobile and digital media use expected to grow in UAE

DUBAI - Arab Today

The UAE is one of the most technologically advanced markets in the region, with one of the highest online penetration rates, highest concentration of media free zones, and the largest radio market throughout the Middle East and North Africa, the Arab Media Outlook Report 2016 showed. On average, a person in the UAE owns three internet-connected devices, ranging from aRead more

DMC, DPC launch e-book edition for Arab Media Outlook report

Dubai - WAM

Dubai Media City, DMC, and Dubai Press Club, DPC, announced on Wednesday the launch of the e-book edition of the "Arab Media Outlook, 2016-2018: Youth..Content..Digital" report. Available in an interactive digital format that conforms with the digital transformation era, the report reflects Dubai’s strategy and approach to becoming amongst the world’s smartest cities. The e-book is meant to reach aRead more

88th session of Arab media permanent committee kicks off

Cairo - MENA

The 88th session of the Arab media permanent committee kicked off here on Monday under the chairmanship of Saudi Ministry of Culture and Media Undersecretary Abdel Mohsen Elias. Assistant Arab League Secretary General for Media and Communication Sector Haifaa Abu Ghazala is taking part in the session along with unions and organizations concerned with media and officials of the ArabRead more

Arab TV has balanced view on US poll — unless you’re watching in Egypt

Jeddah - Arab Today

Most US voters waited until today before voting in the polls — but some Arab media outlets have already been very vocal about where their support lies. The majority of big TV networks in the region have been fair and balanced when it comes to coverage of the US election — but there are some notable exceptions to this inRead more

Media is key partner in nation's building and development process

Dubai - WAM

Sheikh Mohamed also pointed out that the Emirati and Arab media hold historic responsibility to report the truth about extremism and violence forces and to expose their evil ideas to protect the Arab and Islamic communities. He added that it is also a cornerstone of any successful strategy to counter terrorism and the forces that support or justify it, sinceRead more

5th session of executive office of Arab information ministers kicks off in Cairo

Cairo - Arab Today

The fifth session of the executive office of the council of Arab information ministers kicked off here Monday to discuss draft resolutions from the permanent committee of the Arab media. One such draft resolution is about the sustainable development agenda meant to outline a roadmap for Arab media, which is a key player in promoting the main pillars of development:Read more

Arab League urges media to play role in fighting suicide

Cairo - MENA

The Arab League (AL) urged on Thursday Arab media outlets to play a role in the fight against terrorism and extremism. Addressing a meeting of Arab media experts, Director of the Technical Secretariat of the Council of Arab Ministers of Information Fawzy el Ghoil called for activating the Arab media strategy and its five-year executive plan as soon as possible.Read more