We ask what role Arab media has in day-to-day life in Europe and how Arabic speakers construct notions of citizenship and belonging.
24/05/2010
Interesting. BBC reports that Facebook outstrips Arab newspapers.
BBC News - Facebook outstrips Arab newspapers - survey The research by Spot On Public Relations, a Dubai-based agency, says there are more than 15 million subscribers to the social network.
17/05/2010
Arab-American crowned 2010 Miss USA...
Arab-American from Michigan crowned 2010 Miss USA - Yahoo! News A 24-year-old Arab American from Michigan beat out 50 other women to take the 2010 Miss USA title Sunday night, despite nearly stumbling in her evening gown.
Hi all Just a reminder of the event on next Saturday 08/05/2010. If you'/re undecided about attending we promise to make it a fun and engaging afternoon with lashings of meze, discussions and activities.
Fatima Sidia reports for Arab News about the struggles for female Saudi journalists.
15/04/2010
A Frontline/PBS documentary, News Wars...
FRONTLINE: news war | PBS In a four-hour special, News War, FRONTLINE examines the political, cultural, legal, and economic forces challenging the news media today and how the press has reacted in turn. Through interviews with ...
14/04/2010
How Bloggers are Empowering Mideast Media, a talk given by David Hardaker.
How Bloggers are Empowering Mideast Media - David Hardaker Complete video at: http://fora.tv/2008/10/15/How_TV_and_the_Internet_are_Changing_Arab_Politics ABC News correspondent David Hardaker examines how Egypt's traditional news outlets are relying on internet bloggers to circumvent state control of the media. ...
Egyptian journalist, Mona Eltahawy speaks to UPEACE about her views regarding media in the 21st century.
12/04/2010
Salam Pax, the blog of Iraqi Salam al-Janabi, providing thought-proking analysis of the situation in Baghdad.
Salam Pax Al-Thawra (the revolution), Al-Jumhuriya (the republic) and Babel were the main dailies I grew up with. The first two have been around since the Baath party took power in Iraq. The third is actually Saddam’s son little project. ...
12/04/2010
A good historical overview of Arab media by Said Essoulami, Executive Director of the Centre for Media Freedom in the Middle East and North Africa (CMF MENA).
The Arab press: historical background Arabic language Collecting Computers Democracy/reform Economy Environment Food Hajj History Human rights Media Oil Science Water
Please remember to mark on your calenders for our public engagement event, Saturday 8th of May 2010 from 2-5pm located at LSE, Clement House, Hong Kong Theatre. We look forward to hearing how you view the state of Arab media today.
19/04/2010
19/04/2010