In the presence of Her Highness Princess Reem Ali, the Minister of Government Communication, the official government spokesperson, Dr. Mohammad Al-Momni, and a number of Arab media ministers and leaders of media institutions, a dialogue session titled "Ministers and Media Leaders Envision the Future" was held in the capital Amman, as part of the Future of Media and Communication Forum, with wide participation from Jordanian and Arab media professionals, academics, experts, and specialists in the media and communication sector.
The session was attended by the Lebanese Minister of Media, Paul Merqes, the Syrian Minister of Media, Dr. Khaled Za'arour, the Palestinian Minister in charge of official media, Ahmed Assaf, and the President of the National Media Authority in Egypt, Ahmed Al-Muslimani, in a meeting that brought together officials from Arab media sectors and official institutions, alongside a group of journalists, media professionals, and academics.
The session is part of the dialogues hosted by the forum to discuss the future of Arab media in light of the rapid transformations the sector is undergoing, and the changes imposed by technological and digital developments on the content industry, the roles of media institutions, and the mechanisms of communication with the public.
The wide participation of officials, media professionals, and academics emphasizes the importance of joint Arab dialogue in exchanging experiences and expertise, enhancing cooperation between media institutions, and discussing issues related to the development of media work and keeping pace with the transformations reshaping the media landscape at the regional and international levels.
The Future of Media and Communication Forum, in its fourth session, brings together officials, media professionals, experts, and content creators from several Arab countries to discuss the main challenges and opportunities facing the sector, and to envision its development prospects in light of the rapid changes in the media and communication environment.