Halal Reporters

29/10/2025

Science Journalism Forum 2025 kicks off in Dubai

Representing Nigeria under the C&EN fellowship, Halal award-winning journalist, Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim, said, “Dr. Hakim’s insights were eye-opening. As an AI enthusiast, I found his argument for developing AI in local languages inspiring—it’s a step toward preserving linguistic diversity and empowering local storytellers.”

The first hybrid edition of Science Journalism Forum kicked off in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The forum opened with an engaging 15-minute opening session b...

29/10/2025

Abdulrahman Baba-Ahmed wrote:

"Writing is a natural ability with or without AI, someone who's better than you will always produce better work than you."

29/10/2025

Day 3 at

The Science Journalism Forum 2025 continues to inspire and educate.

Let's keep the momentum going!

29/10/2025

Science Journalism Forum 2025 kicks off in Dubai

Representing Nigeria under the C&EN fellowship, Halal award-winning journalist, Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim, said, “Dr. Hakim’s insights were eye-opening. As an AI enthusiast, I found his argument for developing AI in local languages inspiring—it’s a step toward preserving linguistic diversity and empowering local storytellers.”

https://halalreporters.com.ng/science-journalism-forum-2025-kicks-off-in-dubai/

28/10/2025

"When we are talking about science journalism, we need to create combined courses that bridge media and engineering. They can be co-taught by two professors from both departments to provide a more comprehensive learning experience,"

Dr Mohamed Rashad of Liwa University.

28/10/2025

"It is not easy for science to be both intensive and attractive at the same time,"

Dr. Mohamed Rashed of Liwa University

28/10/2025

Today, I also joined a panel on "Bridging Gaps: Co-teaching Science and Media," at Science Journalism Forum.

Our expert panelists: Prof. Jairo Lugo-Ocando, Dean, College of Communication at University of Shardah; Dr. Mohamed Rashad of College of Media at Liwa University; and Dr. Marta Rebolledo, an associate professor and Assistant Dean of Mohammed bin Rashid School of Communication at American University of Dubai, discuss collaboration between science and media faculties.

📸: Esra Oz

28/10/2025

Is Sowore really fighting for Nigeria?

- DW

28/10/2025

While the world is talking about making AI more inclusive, many Nigerians are shaming people for using it.

I always encourage early adopters of AI to refuse to be discouraged.

Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim
C&EN Science Journalism Fellow

28/10/2025

Day 2

Today, we started the second day of Science Journalism Forum by learning how to build a science journalism AI assistant in 30 minutes with the talented Mohamed Elsonbaty.

As an award-winning journalist, Founder of SciComm-AI and Science Journalist, Mohamed walked us through creating our own newsroom AI assistant using Generative AI.

With an impressive background as an alumnus of Edinburgh and Alexandria University, Co-founder of AFSMC, and former VP of PCST Network and Interim-President of ASJA, Mohamed brought valuable expertise to the session

28/10/2025

Day 2

Happening Now: Building Your Science Journalism AI Assistant in 30 Minutes!

A hands-on session with Mohamed Elsonbaty on creating your own newsroom AI assistant using Generative AI.

27/10/2025

The last session of the day was led by Ms. Bothina Osama, MENA regional coordinator at SciDev and it was an engaging interactive session!

The room was divided into two, sparking a lively discussion on what needs to change in science journalism and what we should build for the future.

See you tomorrow

Muhammad Auwal Ibrahim
C&EN Science Journalism Fellow