News Media in Arab Societies

The paper examines the theories of media, dominant effects and critical and cultural theories that are used to examine media and society issues, and then apply the theories to explore the current situation of news media in Arab societies. The research is meant to explore the nature of media in the Arab world and the way that modern technologies have changed the nature of the Arab public sphere. It considers the role of an open press in promoting a more democratic society, while recognizing the unique qualities of an Arab culture.

Authors:

• B. Al-Jenaibi

Keywords:

• Arab media and effects theory
• Arab new media
• Al-Jazeera channel and critical and cultural theories of communication.

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