29 June 2009
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First online network for young journalists in Syria launched
 Tawasul is the first online network aimed at young Syrian journalists. Part of a series of initiatives by the Syrian branch of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Center For Journalists (ICFJ), the network was created to give a boost to local media outlets. In an interview with APN, Egyptian journalist Mariam Sami - one of the initiators of Tawasul - explains how the network came about and what it hopes to achieve. More
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16 June 2009
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The urgent need for press code reform in Morocco
 Press code reform in Morocco has been a painfully slow process. The government appears deaf to calls by both local journalists and international press freedom organisations to abolish laws that are harmful to press freedom. The last reform on record was in 2002, yet no tangible gains have been made since. Some journalists say that the situation for the country's newspapers has even deteriorated. More
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28 April 2009
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Saudi magazine talks social issues from design perspective
 Billed as Saudi Arabia's first design magazine, Jeddah-based Design Magazine has come to serve as a platform for young artists, photographers, and designers in Saudi Arabia in its first year of publication. APN had a chat with the magazine's 23-year old Editor in Chief, Kholoud Attar, who says her publication aims to bring to light social issues in her country and the region from an art perspective. More
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20 April 2009
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Tabloid format and reader interactivity behind UAE success
 In just a few years, the Emarat Al Youm daily has become the second largest daily in the UAE. This is the result of a long-term strategy to reach the right target group and interact with the readers on a daily basis. The paper has also invested in design and publishes in tabloid format, which is unusual in the Arab world. APN spoke to managing editor Basel Rafaye'h about the reasons for the paper's success, and upcoming plans. More
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27 March 2009
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Newcomer on Egyptian newspaper market making headlines
 El-Shorouk, a daily newspaper launched two months ago in Egypt, has been making international headlines over the past days following what might be a major scoop about a possible US/Israeli air strike on Sudan in January. The newspaper is the latest addition to a newspaper market that has thrived over the past years, and where the independent press seems to have come to stay despite regular attacks from the government in the form of legal threats and security crackdowns. However, there are those who doubt whether El-Shorouk will make a difference to the Egyptian newspaper in terms of editorial quality and innovation. More
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01 July 2009
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Rory Peck awards open for entries
The Rory Peck Awards is a competition that celebrates the work of freelance cameramen and camerawomen in TV news and current affairs worldwide. This annual event is the main fundraiser for The Rory Peck Trust. The money it raises helps the Trust to provide practical support to freelance newsgatherers and their families in times of need, and to promote their welfare and safety. More
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30 June 2009
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UNESCO recruits advisors for its Tehran and Cairo Offices
Two posts are presently open for recruitment at UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector: Advisors for Communication and Information in Tehran (Iran), and Cairo (Egypt). More
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29 June 2009
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MTV Positive Change Award for Young Creatives launched
Internews and MTV announce the launch of the MTV Positive Change Award on creative multimedia coverage of climate change. Any young person between the ages of 18 and 28, who is passionate about climate change, is invited to apply to a special category of the Earth Journalism Awards specifically designed by MTV and Internews for young creatives. More
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26 June 2009
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WAN, IFRA merge into single worldwide news publishing organisation
The World Association of Newspapers and IFRA, the leading international associations for print and digital news publishing, have merged into a new organisation, the World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers (WAN-IFRA). The combined new organisation will represent more than 18,000 publications, 15,000 online sites and over 3000 companies in more than 120 countries. WAN-IFRA is dedicated "to be the indispensable partner of newspapers and the entire news publishing industry worldwide, particularly our members, in the defense and promotion of press freedom, quality journalism and editorial integrity, and the development of prosperous businesses and technology." More
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25 June 2009
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Lebanese media provoke tension during elections
The recent parliamentary elections in Lebanon showed the inability of local media to be impartial in their news coverage according to a recent report. Media outlets contributed indirectly to provoking tension and transmitting news that might lead to strife, thereby violating the new Electoral Media Law that stipulates an obligation to ensure balanced coverage. More
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24 June 2009
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Robert Menard resigns from the Doha Center
In April 2008, Robert Menard became the Director-General of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom, with the aim to support journalists in distress worldwide and increase press freedom in the region and beyond. This week, Ménard resigned from his position, stating: "The Centre has been suffocated. We no longer have either the freedom or the resources to do our work". More
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22 June 2009
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The Doha Centre powerless to help journalists
The Doha Centre's chief purpose is to help journalists in danger, but for several weeks the Qatar authorities have not given it the resources to fulfil this role. The Centre condemns the determination of some members of the government to delay payment of the budget that would enable help to be given to threatened journalists and media. More
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12 June 2009
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Winning Mobile Strategies
Mobile telephones are not only used for voice calls, SMS messages, e-mailing and internet access - in some markets they also serve as digital wallets, which are used to make purchases online. This flexibility and the enormous number of mobile telephones world-wide makes mobile a natural platform for newspapers to reach audiences with better, more tailored content - and it holds great potential to produce revenues from both advertising and micro-payments. A new report from the World Association of Newspapers' Shaping the Future of the Newspaper project, "Winning Mobile Strategies", examines the most promising strategies for mobile development world-wide. More
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08 June 2009
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New categories added to the World Young Reader Prize
This annual award from the World Association of Newspapers (WAN) recognizes newspapers that do the most to develop young readership. WAN has added a special press freedom category for 2009 to honour newspapers that teach effectively about the fragility and importance of press freedom in a democratic society. More
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05 June 2009
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Launch of the 2nd edition of the Euroarab School of Mediterranean Governance
The Euroarab Foundation of Higher Studies is organizing for the second consecutive year a 35 hour course, from the 13th to the 17th of July, aimed for students and administrative staff of Euroarab institutions. More
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03 June 2009
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Arab journalists invited to enter the Lorenzo Natali Prize
For the 17th time, the European Commission is organizing the Lorenzo Natali Prize to reward journalists working to promote human rights, democracy and development. Journalists world-wide will have the opportunity to win prizes of a total value of 60.000 euros and to meet key leaders in the media sector. Last year's winner from the Maghreb and Middle East was Algerian journalist Nassima Oulebsir. More
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