Arab Youth Media Forum Opens.Amman Amman (ämän`), city (1997 est. pop. 1,415,000), capital of Jordan, N central Jordan, on the Jabbok (Wadi Zerka) River. Jordan's largest city and industrial and commercial heart, it is also a transportation hub, especially for pilgrims en route , Nov. 2 (Petra) -- Activities of the Arab Youth Media Forum kicked off here on Monday with the participation of a large number of Jordanian and Arab reporters and media figures. The forum was opened by Minister of State for Legal Affairs and acting Minister of State for Media Affairs and Communications Salem Khazaaleh, Deputizing for Prime Minister Nader Dahabi. Addressing the forum's opening session, Khazaaleh underlined the importance of providing all means of success for youth Arab media persons, through training and education, to help them carry out a credible and objective message. Guest of Honour guest of honour Noun a famous or important person who is the most important guest at a dinner or other social occasion of the Forum, media figure Ahmad Qandil presented a number of recommendations for young media persons, calling them to always search for the new and not to mix up between media and advertisements. He also asked them to change and protect Arabic language Arabic language Ancient Semitic language whose dialects are spoken throughout the Middle East and North Africa. Though Arabic words and proper names are found in Aramaic inscriptions, abundant documentation of the language begins only with the rise of Islam, whose main texts , warning them against making money their ultimate goal. President of the forum Haitham Yousef said the forum, which was established in 2006, aimed at encouraging excellence in journalism as well as launching youth initiatives and pioneering projects. The forum, he added, also aimed at enhancing media skills for media and journalism students. A number of sessions were held within the forum addressing Arab media and current situation, caricature caricature, a satirical drawing, plastic representation, or description which, through exaggeration of natural features, makes its subject appear ridiculous. and its role in serving Arab causes, investments in media sector and media education and training in the Arab world. A number of awards were handed during the forum. 2007 Petra News Agency, All Rights Reserved Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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