Media

“I believe in equality for everyone, except reporters and photographers.”, Mahatma Gandhi

Al Jazeera Delivers Lesson in Journalism to U.S.

Al Jazeera Delivers Lesson in Journalism to U.S.

BASSAM SEBTI: Shame on CNN, MSNBC and Fox News for intentionally ignoring a gripping event that could directly affect U.S. foreign policy.…

The BMW Slogan – Consume its Corpse, Please…

The BMW Slogan – Consume its Corpse, Please…

ALEXANDER MCNABB: There's a tremendous power to slogans, a way of condensing and simplifying thoughts that can become catchy, even thought-provoking. …

Conspiracies and Prejudice: Getting A Grip

Conspiracies and Prejudice: Getting A Grip

CROSSROADS ARABIA: People owe it to themselves and their fellow men to not feed the animals that inhabit all our inner beings.…

Ten 10 Predictions for Digital in the MidEast, 2011

Ten 10 Predictions for Digital in the MidEast, 2011

CARRINGTON MALIN: Some of our predictions may seem a little obvious and some may seem a little extreme, but all should provide food for thought.…

2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated

2010: Reports of Dubai’s Death Greatly Exaggerated

HISHAM WYNE: The global press said Dubai was finished. Here, seven local commentators explain why they were wrong. …

New, Independent Media Empowering Women

New, Independent Media Empowering Women

JOSEPH MAYTON: Our main supporters are women... The women who want to write - and read -about “real” news stories...…

The Wait is Over: New Saudi Online Law Unveiled

The Wait is Over: New Saudi Online Law Unveiled

AHMED AL OMRAN: The wording may be clunky but the intent is clear. The Ministry of Culture and Information is looking to extend its control. …

A Novel Approach to Improving the Perception of Islam

A Novel Approach to Improving the Perception of Islam

REMONA ALY: A bold initiative by young Muslim professionals to improve Britons' view of Islam has sparked much debate. It may also be a template worth copying. …

Al Jazeera Kuwait Closure – Stormy Times Ahead

Al Jazeera Kuwait Closure – Stormy Times Ahead

DAVID ROBERTS: Once again Kuwaiti authorities have responded to perceived bias in Al Jazeera's coverage of its political upheaval by closing its office.…

How Saudi Arabia’s Media is tacking Wikileaks

How Saudi Arabia’s Media is tacking Wikileaks

CROSSROADS ARABIA: Saudi media is taking note of the WikiLeaks phenomenon. This piece from Arab News reflects the best and smartest policy that the Saudi government could follow: refuse comment.…