The event brings together students, media professionals and educationalists to examine the challenges faced by the media industry and academia.
'We are honoured that HE Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research will deliver the keynote address as part of his vision to create the best educational opportunities for young Arab talent. Indeed, it is exactly how we can create the next generation of Arab broadcasters that is driving debate at this first Al Arabiya Forum,' said Dr. Nabil Khatib, Executive Editor, Al Arabiya.
The day-long forum will focus on bridging the gap between academics and media professionals. Interactive debates will analyse the differences between media studies in the region and the practicalities of working in the field. Leading regional experts will exchange knowledge and best practice in what promises to be a lively debate.
Conclusions and recommendations will be presented by Dr. Nabil Al Khatib at the close of the Forum.
Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan to inaugurate first Al Arabiya forum
His Excellency, Sheikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, will inaugurate the first Al Arabiya forum entitled: 'The Challenges: Academia and Media' on 21 June in Dubai.
- United Arab Emirates: Monday, June 19 - 2006 at 13:05
- PRESS RELEASE
Notes and media contacts
The forum will look into the following themes:- Role of Education in the Future of Arab Media
- Meeting the Demand for Talent: Role of Academia
- Why Media demands are Outstripping Supply
- Whose Responsibility is it-Media or Academia?
- What are media institutions and companies doing to help the future supply of Arab talent in this most important of disciplines?
- Is the Media expecting too much from academia?
- Is it up to the industry to develop its own specialists' needs?
- Unmediated Media: Future Trends
- Anticipating change: are academia and media creating a new digital divide?
- Can new media bridge the gap between book and screen?
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Posted by Anne-Birte Stensgaard, Senior News EditorMonday, June 19 - 2006 at 13:05 UAE local time (GMT+4)
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