journalism

Bouran set to leave Sky News Arabia

London - Muslimchronicle

Nart Bouran is to step down as CEO of Sky News Arabia in January after seven years leading the Arabic-language news organization. Head of Sky News and Board member of Sky News Arabia, John Ryley, said: “Sky News Arabia has been privileged to have such an outstanding leader for the last seven years. “We have the deepest respect for NartRead more

Google pledges to help struggling news organizations

Washington - Muslimchronicle

Google announced new steps to help struggling news organizations on Monday — including an end to a longstanding “first click free” policy to generate fresh revenues for publishers hurt by the shift from print to digital. The moves come amid mounting criticism that online platforms are siphoning off the majority of revenues as more readers turn to digital platforms forRead more

Al Zayani Highlights Gulf Press Role

Riyadh - QNA

Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Dr Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al Zayani underlined the important and effective role that Gulf press plays in strengthening the joint GCC action and highlighting the achievements of the GCC in all fields. Al Zayani referred to the high ranking of the Gulf journalism in the regional and Arab media system, its positiveRead more

What is UNESCO-Al Jazeera's Journalism Matters project?

Paris - Arab Today

As journalists prepare to mark World Press Freedom Day on May 3, there is much to discuss. Why are journalists still being killed with impunity? Can the media, increasingly demonised by political leaders, survive? How should reporters cover the far right? What will become of the battle against fake news? Al Jazeera, in consultation with UNESCO, is launching Journalism MattersRead more

Rashwan warns journalists from cancellation of "allowance"

Cairo - Wafaa Lotfi

Former head of Egyptian Press Syndicate Diaa Rashwan, who runs for the next election for the same position scheduled on 3 March, said that one of the candidates wants to cancel the technology allowance for journalists. He asserted in an exclusive interview with Egypt Today, that this allowance was allocated by the Administrative courts in Alexandria and Cairo. Rashwan addedRead more

SNJT condemns violations against Egyptian journalists

Cairo - Arab Today

The Tunisian National Union of Journalists (SNJT) condemned the violations committed against Arab journalists especially in Egypt and called on the Federation Of Arab Journalists to ensure freedom of press in the Arab world. SNJT President Neji B'ghouri was denied visa entry to Egypt to take part in the Federation of Arab Journalists’ General Secretariat meeting. He said that “EgyptRead more

AI Predicts Outcome of Human Rights Cases

London - QNA

An artificial intelligence system has correctly predicted the outcomes of hundreds of cases heard at the European Court of Human Rights, researchers have claimed. The AI predicted the verdicts to an accuracy of 79%, according to the scientists involved. AI is increasingly being used in fields such as journalism, law and accountancy. But critics said no AI would beRead more

Media firms lose control of news as tech platforms rise

Washington - Arab Today

When allegations emerged that Facebook was skewing its trending news stories, many learned about it... on Facebook. That underscored the rapid shift in media — not only is news moving from print to digital, but Facebook, Google and other tech platforms are increasingly becoming the main gateways for information. Technology and social media firms are increasingly playing a role inRead more

Supreme Council of Journalism appreciates sacrifices of policemen

Cairo - MENA

The Supreme Council of Journalism expressed sadness at the terrorist operation which took place in Helwan Sunday morning and left eight policemen dead. In a statement Sunday, the council offered condolences to the families and friends of the victims and appreciated the sacrifices of policemen while confronting the enemies of the homeland. The council renewed confidence in all Egyptians toppedRead more