As this issue of Arab Media & Society has a theme of ‘Media & Artificial Intelligence’ it provides the opportunity to reflect upon the forum hosted by the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism in the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in …

Abstract The phenomenon of alienation, which is widely examined in both specialized and general studies, has seen a decline in its conceptual clarity and usage in recent times. Meanwhile, a new paradigm known as Society 5.0 has emerged, which coincides with the technological surge in artificial intelligence within developing regions. …

Abstract In the past decade, artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly developed and proliferated. This growth is revolutionizing business and commerce, as well as how individuals interact. The industry of media, which encompasses broadcasting, advertising, entertainment, and journalism, has been impacted by this novel and revolutionary force. As a result, this …

Dr. Sahar Khamis interviewed Dr. Nevine El-Nossery regarding her new book titled Arab Women’s Revolutionary Art: Between Singularities and Multitudes, which explore the ways women in the contemporary MENA region (Middle East and North Africa) have re-imagined revolutionary discourses—through creativity and collective action—as a means of resistance. Sahar: Please provide a brief synopsis of …

Book Review: Middle Eastern Television Drama: Politics, Aesthetics, Practices Christa Salamandra and Nour Halabi, Eds.  ISBN 9781032027814 190 Pages 12 B/W Illustrations Published June 21, 2023 Routledge Middle Eastern Television Drama: Politics, Aesthetics, Practices, edited by Christa Salamandra and Nour Halabi, scrutinizes the multifaceted narrative of television's sociopolitical engagement across …

Fake News in Digital Cultures by Rob Cover, Ashleigh Haw, and Jay Daniel (2022), promises “a new approach to understanding disinformation and misinformation in contemporary digital communication.” Studying the digital world from a cultural perspective, the authors propose looking at fake news as a normal byproduct of ‘postmodern’ culture, using Raymond …