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Media
The Role of Media in War Journalism and World Peace
By Anum Hanif (Speech to the World Journalists Conference 2024) SEOUL: There are many kinds of conflicts in the world today, from small-scale disagreements to full-scale wars. Conflicts persist, leaving a path of devastation and suffering in their wake. Examples of these conflicts include the continuing civil war in Syria,…
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Society
Al Bader Award for love of Prophet Mohammed third edition launched
FUJAIRAH: The office of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has announced the launch of the third edition of Al Bader Award. The initiative is part of Al Bader Initiative dedicated to celebrating the love for Prophet Mohammed (PBUH), and aiming to foster affection for…
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Media
Promoting peace through responsible journalism
By Chen Yingqun, China Daily SEOUL: The theme of this conference is “The Role of Journalism in War Reporting and World Peace”. Although discussing war is a very bleak subject, it is crucial to think deeply about it, because wars and conflicts not only directly impact many people’s lives but…
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People
WJC 2024 opens amid renewed hope for brighter future for peace, AI journalism
SEOUL: The World Journalists Conference 2024 (WJC 2024) opened amid promises that it would serve “as a pivotal moment to deliberate on how journalism can extend its influence beyond reporting, towards facilitating an era of peace and security.” “The Role of the Media in War Journalism and World Peace,” one…
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Society
GCS Korea holds 37th GCS Korea Leadership Workshop in Daejeon
By Seok-jae Kang Vice President, Asia Journalists Association DAEJEON: The GCS International Korea Chapter held its 37th GCS Korea Leadership Workshop at the KT Human Resource Development in Daejeon on April 19 and 20, 2024. The two-day workshop, the first in-person gathering in five years mainly due to the…
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Society
Ashraf Aboul-Yazid: Handshake of the Republics Festival is work for the future
By Editor Olga Ivanycheva YOSHKAR-OLA: On April 20, the VII Interregional Music and Poetry Festival “Handshake of the Republics” will take place in Yoshkar-Ola. This year the festival will be dedicated to the 225th anniversary of the birth of A.S. Pushkin. The program includes two poetry concerts, a round table…
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Politics
Kyrgyzstan – Arab countries cooperation intensifying significantly: Kulubaev
TASHKENT: Kyrgyzstan’s Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev said that cooperation and relations between the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries and his country have been steadily intensifying. The GCC, established in 1981, comprises Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. In recent years, interaction between the Kyrgyz Republic…
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South Asia
Pakistan invites Saudi Arabia for joint ventures in country’s airports, state-owned airline
By Nasir Aijaz The AsiaN Representative ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has invited Saudi Arabia for joint business ventures in the privatization of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and airports as Pakistan aims at bolstering foreign investment to stabilize its shaky economy. The offer was extended to a…
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Society
Ashraf Dali’s literary career celebrated in hometown cultural forum
BENHA, Egypt: On April 11, coinciding with the second day of Eid Al-Fitr, Ashraf Aboul-Yazid (Ashraf Dali) was hosted by Al-Aberoon Cultural Salon, in his home town Benha, for a forum to discuss his creative literary career. The Salon, moderated by writer and artist Mohammed Okasha, highlighted Asraf’s poetry books,…
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Culture
The journey of old Iranian postcards to France – One century later
By: Alireza Bahrami TEHRAN: On the occasion of the arrival of spring and the celebration of the Persian New Year (Nowruz), “Exhibition of the daily life of the Iranian people in the Qajar era, according to historical postcards” was held in France. This exhibition was organized by Mehrdad Oskouei, a…
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