UAE | Media
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Sunday May 19
Amendments to Sharjah Government Communication Award categories approved
Amendments approved by judging panel of Sharjah Government Communication Award
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Wednesday May 15
Media is reviving the Arabic language: experts at AMF
They say educational systems are to blame for any negligence in the use of Arabic
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Wednesday May 15
Islam is a part of the European community
Any Middle Eastern is considered a terrorist unless proven otherwise, expert says
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Wednesday May 15
Experts predict sectarian divisions in Syria
Arab media dealt with the Syrian situation poorly
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Wednesday May 15
Arab Media Forum presents top awards
Awards presented for journalism excellence at closing ceremony
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Wednesday May 15
Satire is not insulting or offensive: Egypt writer Mohammad Fat’hi
Red lines and freedom of expression discussed
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Wednesday May 15
Islamophobia a result of ignorance in the West
‘Islamo-ignorant’ media plays a role in the negative perceptions
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Wednesday May 15
Mobile phones banned at work in Abu Dhabi company
Firm in capital says employees should work and not attend to personal calls while in the office
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Tuesday May 14
Egyptian talk shows popular during revolution
Speakers discuss whether presenters should share opinion or not
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Tuesday May 14
Political solution needed for Syria, Arab League head says
Arab League Secretary General and Grand Shaikh of Al Azhar speak at Arab Media Forum
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Tuesday May 14
Arab Media Forum debate: Regulate or restrict electronic media?
Experts weigh in on freedom of expression online at Arab Media Forum session
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Tuesday May 14
Challenges for young Emiratis in media industry
A shortfall in media curricula in universities highlighted
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Tuesday May 14
Arab Media Forum speakers discuss role of social media in the Arab revolution
Twitter a vital tool for media outlets to gather information, a speaker says
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Friday May 10
Arab Media Forum to host over 3,500 specialists
Higher number of media figures will participate in this year’s event
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Monday May 6
Abdullah receives Budoor Al Qasimi
Abdullah praises distinguished efforts of Budoor in serving UAE publishing industry
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Sunday May 5
Arab Media forum to host around 70 speakers
One session dedicated to satirical media
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Friday Apr 26
Shehab Ganem, first Arab to win Tagore Award, to be honoured
Emirati will become the first Arab recipient of award instituted in memory of Indian Nobel Laureate Tagore on May 6
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Thursday Apr 25
Sharjah: 14 new government communication units to be established
All GCF 2013 recommendations to be immediately implemented
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Tuesday Apr 9
Arab youth increasingly engaged in social media, survey says
TV still primary source for news among youth
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Monday Apr 8
Key session of Arab Media Forum announced
Transitional Media: The Need for Development to be discussed at the forum
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Monday Apr 1
Arab Media forum theme announced
2013 forum to discuss challenges facing the region’s media industry in light of polical changes in Arab countries
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Wednesday Mar 27
‘UAE Media has crucial role in nation’s identity’
Pride in Emirati culture, loyalty and hard work must be fostered in young citizens, round table hears
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Monday Mar 25
Arab Media Forum organising committee announced by Dubai Media Office
Committee tasked with determining strategic direction of forum
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Thursday Mar 21
Winners of ‘We Care’ Film Festival 2013 announced
Amateur films aimed at challenging prejudices and how to face obstacles in life
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Wednesday Mar 13
XPRESS reaches out to Abu Dhabi
Community issues, civic concerns and human interest stories will get top billing
Community Reports
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Cyclists put their lives in danger
Alarming volumes of cargo totter precariously above their heads
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Students step towards a greener planet
The students and their parents participate in a week to raise awareness about going green.
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Parking chaos frustrates motorists
Motorist calls for one-way road to be built to regulate traffic and solve parking woes
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Traffic rules ignored by pedestrians
Reader points out how regardless of a pedestrian crossing, pedestrians continue to break the rules.
