The panel explores the evolving identity of contemporary media and its pivotal role in shaping national identity; focusing on the historic contributions of women in journalism and the influence of editorial control on the intellectual landscape. Discussions will address the challenges and barriers to innovation, particularly those related to institutional and societal norms. Speakers will explore the future trajectory of media, emphasizing the role of academic and professional environments in media evolution. The panel aims to shed light on how media shapes and reflects a nation’s voice, culture, and future.

*The lecture will be in Arabic with simultaneous translation into English but with a limited number of headsets.

Speakers
Amer bin Jassas, TV Presenter, Abu Dhabi Media Network
Yusra Adel, Journalist, Al Ittihad Newspaper

In conversation with
Noura Al Obeidli, Humanities Research Fellow, NYUAD

Organized by
The NYUAD Institute, in collaboration with the Humanities Research Fellowship for the Study of the Arab World and Abu Dhabi Festival

In Person (NYUAD Campus, Conference Center)

The talk is open to the public. Please register here.