Major Change in Syria War Coverage
A tectonic shift has occurred for media coverage in Syria with information gathering and dissemination evolving from assigning correspondents to the conflict to relying on citizen journalists and content from social media. “We’re being bombarded with messages from every direction … Continue reading
Abu-Fadil to Journalists: Differentiate Between News and Views
Arab journalists should differentiate between news and views and should not ignore context in their online and traditional outlet stories, said Media Unlimited director Magda Abu-Fadil. She told Morocco’s Al Roaya News young reporters are impatient and often ignore journalism … Continue reading
Morsi Arrest Video Misleads Viewers
Misleading content is a never-ending nightmare for journalists, activists and users of social media. A video clip purportedly showing deposed Egyptian president Mohamad Morsi being arrested when he was toppled from power this year turned out to have been shot … Continue reading
Lebanese Media: Between Neglect and Lack of Professionalism
It’s a recurring refrain: Lebanese media suffer from neglect on many fronts and continue to exercise lack of professionalism in covering various types of news. While highly politicized and operating in a charged sectarian environment, Lebanese media have unfortunately also … Continue reading
@SocialMediasPACE Empowers Lebanese Netizens
A standing-room only hall of Lebanon-based netizens sharpened their skills, rubbed shoulders with experts and networked feverishly to expand their professional and online activist horizons. Dubbed @SocialMediasPACE, a one-day fair in Beirut grouped activists, bloggers, journalists, Net newbies and geeks … Continue reading
Lebanon’s Judicial Magazine Features MU Corruption Workshop
Arab countries need investigative journalism and access to information laws to combat corruption, according to a report in Lebanon’s Judicial Magazine. “Suppression is the basis of corruption,” Rouba El Helou quoted Arab reformist thinker Abdel Rahman Al Kawakbi as saying … Continue reading
MU Director to Arab Strategy Forum: Social Media Aren’t Just for Kids
Catch the wave and ride it, don’t sink under it, Media Unlimited director Magda Abu-Fadil told participants at the Arab Strategy Forum 2013 in Dubai. “We can’t operate in the media with a Stone Age mentality,” she insisted. “Social media … Continue reading
Media Ethics, Violence Against Children on Rotana’s “Sayidati”
Ethics came to the fore again – this time on the topic of violence against children and how much of it should be covered by the media. In an interview on the Rotana Khalijia channel’s program “Sayidati,” Media Unlimited director … Continue reading
MU Director on Cover of UAE Media Mag
Media Unlimited director Magda Abu-Fadil made it on the cover of “Al I3lam wal 3sr” (Media and Era), a United Arab Emirates monthly magazine focused on media issues. The wide-ranging interview in the magazine’s March issue shed light on Abu-Fadil’s … Continue reading
Dubai Press Club Google Hangout Reviews Arab Journalism Award
Seven journalism aficionados rounded up 2012 events with a Google Hangout session to review the Arab Journalism Award’s (AJA) development and impact. AJA judges and recipients discussed the Arabic language as a standard for evaluating published materials, the importance of … Continue reading