Arab Media Forum

New media technology - debate continues
The political and social ramifications of new media technology in the Arab world and the consequences on personal freedom dominated discussions at the final workshop of the seventh edition of the Arab Media Forum 2008 in Dubai.
United Arab Emirates: Saturday, April 26 - 2008 at 11:15

Rise of Arab satellite networks amplifies Arab voice globally
The recent rise of Arab satellite networks has provided a unique opportunity to present the voice of the Arab people across the region and the world as a whole, according to experts on the second day of the Arab Media Forum 2008, which opened 23 April with an overwhelming media presence.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 15:00

Arab Media Forum discusses media changes
'Media needs to change to become a friend and companion and not a preacher', comments Nigel Chapman at Arab Media Forum 2008.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 14:00

Professional media needs to adapt to new information world order, say experts at Arab Media Forum 2008
The rise in Internet usage will erode professional media's erstwhile monopolies on mass distribution, forcing it to adapt to this new information world order by accepting featured blogs and citizen journalism, according to Dr. Alan Knight, Foundation Chair of Journalism and Media Studies at Central Queensland University, Australia.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 13:20

New technology places common man at forefront of journalism
Higher investments in technology and its reach have helped foster an environment where the general public is placed in a position of influence.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 13:00

Arab Media Forum 2008 says slow onset of technology impedes progress of media in Maghreb Region
Experts at the 7th Arab Media Forum reviewed the status of the media in the Maghreb region and concluded challenges facing the industry were primarily due to the slow onset of technology in comparison to the advances in other regions.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 12:48

Arab Media Forum 2008 bridges gap between Gulf media and technology
Arab Media Forum 2008 opened its seventh edition with a workshop on how the Gulf media is responding to challenges posed by technological advances.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, April 24 - 2008 at 12:44

Arab Media Forum 2008 spotlights transformations breaking traditional mould of Arab Media
Day one at the Arab Media Forum 2008 raised questions on modern technology and its impact on media across the Arab world.
United Arab Emirates: Wednesday, April 23 - 2008 at 17:01