Arab Media & Society

31/07/2025

CALL FOR PAPERS - Deadline Extended

The deadline for all submissions to Issue 39, Winter/Spring 2025 on "Media, Management and Economics” has been extended until August 15, 2025.

The media landscape in the Arab World is undergoing a rapid and profound transformation, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving business models. Digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and content creators are redefining the media ecosystem, influencing economic structures, managerial strategies, and regulatory frameworks. As media organizations, content producers, and digital platforms adapt to this changing environment, new challenges and opportunities emerge for sustainable business models, ethical considerations, and innovative revenue streams.
This call for papers seeks to explore the dynamic intersections of media management, economics, and digital transformation in the Arab World. We invite contributions that critically examine how traditional and digital media industries are responding to these shifts and what strategies are being employed to sustain media operations in an era marked by algorithm-driven content distribution, influencer economies, and platformized communication.

Key Themes:
We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:
Economic and Managerial Strategies in the Digital Media Environment
- Business models of digital media companies, streaming platforms, and content creators.
- Monetization strategies in platform economies (e.g., subscriptions, advertising, influencer marketing).
- Sustainability and financial resilience of media organizations in the Arab World.
- The Role of Social Media and Content Creators in Media Economies
- The economic impact of influencers, micro-entrepreneurs, and independent content producers.
- Social media monetization and its implications for traditional media businesses.
- Algorithm-driven visibility and its effect on content distribution and economic viability.
AI, Automation, and the Future of Media Management
The role of artificial intelligence in newsroom operations, advertising, and audience analytics.
- Ethical concerns and regulatory challenges surrounding AI-driven content moderation and personalization.
- AI’s impact on labor structures in media industries.
Regulation, Policy, and Media Sustainability
- Media policies and regulations affecting digital media and platform governance in the region.
- The role of governments and regulatory bodies in shaping digital economies.
- Strategies for ensuring content diversity and safeguarding media pluralism in the digital age.
Audience Behavior, Consumption Patterns, and Market Trends
- Changing media consumption habits across different demographic segments.
- The role of mobile-first and on-demand media consumption in shaping business strategies.
- The effects of disinformation, trust erosion, and audience fragmentation on media sustainability.
Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and New Business Models
- Media startups, digital entrepreneurs, and emerging players in the Arab Worldern media industry.
- Case studies of innovative digital ventures in content production and distribution.
- The intersection of technology, creativity, and economic models in media entrepreneurship.
The Global and Local Dynamics of Media Markets
- Internationalization and localization strategies of global media players in the region.
- Cross-cultural influences on media management and content strategies.
- Economic implications of media collaborations and mergers in the Arab World.
The above list is a non-exhaustive set for suggested areas of research. We welcome contributions that explore other dimensions related to media and conflict in the Arab region.

Deadline for Submissions:
Authors interested in submitting their research for peer-review consideration must submit manuscripts by August 15, 2025. Other submissions, including book and conference reviews, shorter (non-peer reviewed) research papers, and columns, should also be submitted by August 15, 2025.

Submission Guidelines:
All submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style, and have a maximum length of 10,000 words (including footnotes and citations). Please include the author's name (as it should be published), their affiliation, and a brief abstract of no more than 150 words. Please email all submissions to: [email protected]

For further information regarding our publishing policies, kindly visit: www.arabmediasociety.com/publishing-policies/

Contact Information:
For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact: [email protected].

Thank you for your interest and support of Arab Media & Society. We look forward to your contributions to this timely and important issue.

29/07/2025

تعلن الدورية العلمية Arab Media & Society الصادرة عن مركز كمال أدهم للصحافة التليفزيونية والرقمية بكلية الشؤون الدولية والسياسات العامة بالجامعة الأمريكية بالقاهرة، عن إصدار العدد الثامن والثلاثين، وموضوعه: "الإعلام والصراع".

فلا يمكن أن نغفل الأثر البالغ للصراعات المتعددة التي تدور في المنطقة، سواء كانت في شكل حرب، أو احتلال، أو صراع إقليمي، أو نزاع أهلي، وما لذلك من تداعيات خطيرة على العالم العربي، وفي المقابل، تبرز أهمية الإعلام بجميع أشكاله في تشكيل إدراك الشعوب لهذه الصراعات وفهمها والتفاعل معها محليًا وعالميًا.

كما أسهم تطور المشهد الإعلامي في السنوات الأخيرة في إحداث تحول في المواقف العامة، مع اتساع الفجوة بين ما تبثه وسائل الإعلام الرسمية وما تنقله المنصات الرقمية من صور ومشاهد مؤثرة توثقها أطراف متعددة، ويتجلى هذا الأمر بوضوح في تغطية الحرب على غزة، إضافة إلى التغطية المحدودة لصراعات أخرى في السودان، وسوريا، واليمن، أو عند المقارنة بين السرديات الإعلامية للأحداث في أوكرانيا وتلك الواردة من المنطقة العربية.

وفي ضوء ذلك، يستعرض هذا العدد القضايا المعقدة المرتبطة بالصراع والحرب من خلال منظور إعلامي، حيث يتضمن مجموعة متنوعة من الدراسات لباحثين من الوطن العربي وخارجه، تتناول بحوثهم الخطاب الإعلامي حول الصراع الفلسطيني الإسرائيلي، وما يرتبط به من قضايا ترتبط بصورة المرأة، ورؤى الصحفيين حيال الصراع، وكذلك التغطية الإعلامية للأزمة السورية ميدانيًا وعبر المحتوى الرقمي، مع التركيز على أزمة اللاجئين السوريين في تركيا، بالإضافة إلى تحليل الواقع الفائق والأخبار الزائفة في سياق الصراعات في أوكرانيا وفلسطين، ودراسة دمج غرف الأخبار مع وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي في تغطية النزاعات المحلية في سلطنة عُمان، بالإضافة إلى تحليل الشبكات الاجتماعية للاحتجاجات العابرة للحدود ضد الحرب على غزة.

جدير بالذكر أن دورية Arab Media & Society مجلة علمية نصف سنوية مفتوحة الوصول ومفهرسة في قاعدة بيانات Scopus وتصدر باللغتين الإنجليزية والعربية.

يمكنكم الاطلاع على العدد كاملًا عبر الرابط التالي:
https://www.arabmediasociety.com/post_issue/issue-38-summer-fall-2024/

ولمزيد من المعلومات أو الاستفسارات، يُرجى التواصل على البريد الإلكتروني التالي: [email protected]

29/07/2025

Arab Media & Society, the journal of the Kamal Adham Center for Television and Digital Journalism in the School of Global Affairs and Public Policy at the American University in Cairo announces the publication of its 38th issue on the subject of “Media & Conflict.” The impact on the Arab world of the multitude of conflicts that have marked the region for decades, whether those of occupation, conquest, or civil strife, cannot be overstated. The regional and international media landscapes have no small role in how these conflicts are perceived, understood, and acted upon, both by domestic and global audiences. The evolution of the media landscape has, in recent years, transformed public attitudes, as the chasm between what is propagated by state-controlled media and the often graphic images circulated across digital media platforms by a litany of actors has continued to grow. Today, we see this perhaps most viscerally in the coverage of the war on Gaza, but it also manifests in the relatively sparse coverage of other regional conflicts in Sudan, Syria, and Yemen; or in the divergent patterns of coverage as one compares narratives from Ukraine to those emerging from our region.

Combined, this issue examines the complex issues of conflict and war through a mediated lens. It includes a diverse array of scholarship from across the region and beyond addressing the Israeli/Palestinian conflict through academic discourse, the media’s framing of women, and journalists’ perceptions. It offers scholarship on the coverage of the Syrian crisis both on the ground and through digital media content impacting Syrian refugees in Türkiye. It analyses hyperreality and fake news across conflicts in the contexts of Ukraine and Palestine, and examines social media newsroom integration in local conflict reporting in Oman. Finally, it includes social network analysis of transnational protests in opposition to the war in Gaza. The issue represents a diversity of approaches to the study of media in the context of regional conflict by both Arab and international scholars. Arab Media & Society is an open access Scopus-indexed journal. You can read this issue in its entirety at: https://www.arabmediasociety.com/post_issue/issue-38-summer-fall-2024/.
For inquiries, please contact us at: [email protected].

16/07/2025

REMINDER: CALL FOR PAPERS

Two weeks left to submit your article to Issue 39, Winter/Spring 2025 on "Media, Management and Economics”

The media landscape in the Arab World is undergoing a rapid and profound transformation, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving business models. Digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and content creators are redefining the media ecosystem, influencing economic structures, managerial strategies, and regulatory frameworks. As media organizations, content producers, and digital platforms adapt to this changing environment, new challenges and opportunities emerge for sustainable business models, ethical considerations, and innovative revenue streams.

This call for papers seeks to explore the dynamic intersections of media management, economics, and digital transformation in the Arab World. We invite contributions that critically examine how traditional and digital media industries are responding to these shifts and what strategies are being employed to sustain media operations in an era marked by algorithm-driven content distribution, influencer economies, and platformized communication.

Key Themes:

We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Economic and Managerial Strategies in the Digital Media Environment
- Business models of digital media companies, streaming platforms, and content creators.
- Monetization strategies in platform economies (e.g., subscriptions, advertising, influencer marketing).
- Sustainability and financial resilience of media organizations in the Arab World.

- The Role of Social Media and Content Creators in Media Economies
- The economic impact of influencers, micro-entrepreneurs, and independent content producers.
- Social media monetization and its implications for traditional media businesses.
- Algorithm-driven visibility and its effect on content distribution and economic viability.

AI, Automation, and the Future of Media Management
The role of artificial intelligence in newsroom operations, advertising, and audience analytics.
- Ethical concerns and regulatory challenges surrounding AI-driven content moderation and personalization.
- AI’s impact on labor structures in media industries.

Regulation, Policy, and Media Sustainability
- Media policies and regulations affecting digital media and platform governance in the region.
- The role of governments and regulatory bodies in shaping digital economies.
- Strategies for ensuring content diversity and safeguarding media pluralism in the digital age.

Audience Behavior, Consumption Patterns, and Market Trends
- Changing media consumption habits across different demographic segments.
- The role of mobile-first and on-demand media consumption in shaping business strategies.
- The effects of disinformation, trust erosion, and audience fragmentation on media sustainability.

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and New Business Models
- Media startups, digital entrepreneurs, and emerging players in the Arab Worldern media industry.
- Case studies of innovative digital ventures in content production and distribution.
- The intersection of technology, creativity, and economic models in media entrepreneurship.

The Global and Local Dynamics of Media Markets
- Internationalization and localization strategies of global media players in the region.
- Cross-cultural influences on media management and content strategies.
- Economic implications of media collaborations and mergers in the Arab World.

The above list is a non-exhaustive set for suggested areas of research. We welcome contributions that explore other dimensions related to media and conflict in the Arab region.

Deadline for Submissions:

Authors interested in submitting their research for peer-review consideration must submit manuscripts by July 30, 2025. Other submissions, including book and conference reviews, shorter (non-peer reviewed) research papers, and columns, should be submitted by August 15, 2025.

Submission Guidelines:

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style, and have a maximum length of 10,000 words (including footnotes and citations). Please include the author's name (as it should be published), their affiliation, and a brief abstract of no more than 150 words. Please email all submissions to: [email protected] For further information regarding our publishing policies, kindly visit: www.arabmediasociety.com/publishing-policies/

Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact: [email protected]. Thank you for your interest and support of Arab Media & Society. We look forward to your contributions to this timely and important issue.

07/07/2025

The Editorial Team of Arab Media & Society extends its warmest congratulations to our esteemed Arabic Editor, Dr. Eslam Abdelraouf, for his promotion to Full Professor in the Faculty of Mass Communication at Al Azhar University, Egypt. Dr. Abdelraouf has been an integral part of the AMS team for many years and has contributed tremendously to the Journal’s success. His dedication to the field of Media and Communication has always been evident in his work and this promotion has certainly been earned and is very well deserved. Congratulations, Dr. Eslam!

15/05/2025

CALL FOR PAPERS

Issue 39, Winter/Spring 2025 on "Media, Management and Economics”

The media landscape in the Arab World is undergoing a rapid and profound transformation, shaped by technological advancements, shifting consumer behaviors, and evolving business models. Digital platforms, artificial intelligence, and content creators are redefining the media ecosystem, influencing economic structures, managerial strategies, and regulatory frameworks. As media organizations, content producers, and digital platforms adapt to this changing environment, new challenges and opportunities emerge for sustainable business models, ethical considerations, and innovative revenue streams.

This call for papers seeks to explore the dynamic intersections of media management, economics, and digital transformation in the Arab World. We invite contributions that critically examine how traditional and digital media industries are responding to these shifts and what strategies are being employed to sustain media operations in an era marked by algorithm-driven content distribution, influencer economies, and platformized communication.

Key Themes:

We encourage submissions that address, but are not limited to, the following topics:

Economic and Managerial Strategies in the Digital Media Environment
- Business models of digital media companies, streaming platforms, and content creators.
- Monetization strategies in platform economies (e.g., subscriptions, advertising, influencer marketing).
- Sustainability and financial resilience of media organizations in the Arab World.

- The Role of Social Media and Content Creators in Media Economies
- The economic impact of influencers, micro-entrepreneurs, and independent content producers.
- Social media monetization and its implications for traditional media businesses.
- Algorithm-driven visibility and its effect on content distribution and economic viability.

AI, Automation, and the Future of Media Management
The role of artificial intelligence in newsroom operations, advertising, and audience analytics.
- Ethical concerns and regulatory challenges surrounding AI-driven content moderation and personalization.
- AI’s impact on labor structures in media industries.

Regulation, Policy, and Media Sustainability
- Media policies and regulations affecting digital media and platform governance in the region.
- The role of governments and regulatory bodies in shaping digital economies.
- Strategies for ensuring content diversity and safeguarding media pluralism in the digital age.

Audience Behavior, Consumption Patterns, and Market Trends
- Changing media consumption habits across different demographic segments.
- The role of mobile-first and on-demand media consumption in shaping business strategies.
- The effects of disinformation, trust erosion, and audience fragmentation on media sustainability.

Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and New Business Models
- Media startups, digital entrepreneurs, and emerging players in the Arab Worldern media industry.
- Case studies of innovative digital ventures in content production and distribution.
- The intersection of technology, creativity, and economic models in media entrepreneurship.

The Global and Local Dynamics of Media Markets
- Internationalization and localization strategies of global media players in the region.
- Cross-cultural influences on media management and content strategies.
- Economic implications of media collaborations and mergers in the Arab World.

The above list is a non-exhaustive set for suggested areas of research. We welcome contributions that explore other dimensions related to media and conflict in the Arab region.

Deadline for Submissions:

Authors interested in submitting their research for peer-review consideration must submit manuscripts by July 30, 2025. Other submissions, including book and conference reviews, shorter (non-peer reviewed) research papers, and columns, should be submitted by August 15, 2025.

Submission Guidelines:

All submissions must be in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx), adhere to the Chicago Manual of Style, and have a maximum length of 10,000 words (including footnotes and citations). Please include the author's name (as it should be published), their affiliation, and a brief abstract of no more than 150 words. Please email all submissions to: [email protected] For further information regarding our publishing policies, kindly visit: www.arabmediasociety.com/publishing-policies/

Contact Information:

For any inquiries regarding the call for papers, please contact: [email protected]. Thank you for your interest and support of Arab Media & Society. We look forward to your contributions to this timely and important issue.

23/04/2025

دعوة للنشر في العدد التاسع والثلاثون، شتاء/ربيع ٢٠٢٥، وموضوعه:

إدارة الإعلام واقتصاداته

يشهد المشهد الإعلامي تحوّلًا سريعًا وجذريًا، تدفعه التطورات التكنولوجية، وتغيّر أنماط التعرض والاستخدام، وتطور نماذج الأعمال، فقد باتت المنصات الرقمية والذكاء الاصطناعي وصناعة المحتوى يعيدون تشكيل النظام الإعلامي؛ الأمر الذي يؤثر في الهياكل الاقتصادية، والاستراتيجيات الإدارية، والأطر التنظيمية لوسائل الإعلام. ومع تكيّف المؤسسات الإعلامية ومنتجي المحتوى، والمنصات الرقمية مع هذا الواقع شديد التغير، تظهر تحديات وفرص جديدة تتعلق بنماذج الأعمال المستدامة، والاعتبارات الأخلاقية، ومصادر الإيرادات المبتكرة.

وفي ضوء ما سبق، تدعو الدورية الباحثين لتقديم أوراق بحثية تستكشف التقاطعات الديناميكية بين إدارة الإعلام، والاقتصاد، في ضوء التحول الرقمي في العالم العربي، ويشمل ذلك الرؤى النقدية والأطروحات الكيفية التي تحلل استجابة الصناعات الإعلامية التقليدية والرقمية لهذه التحولات، مع تسليط الضوء على الاستراتيجيات التي يتم توظيفها لضمان استمرارية العمليات الإعلامية في عصر تُهيمن عليه خوارزميات توزيع المحتوى، واقتصاد المؤثرين، والاتصال القائم على المنصات الرقمية والذكاء الاصطناعي.

المحاور الرئيسة:

تقترح الدورية عددًا من المحاور على سبيل المثال وليس الحصر، تتمثل في:

1. الاستراتيجيات الاقتصادية والإدارية في بيئة الإعلام الرقمي:

- نماذج الأعمال في شركات الإعلام الرقمي، ومنصات البث، وصنّاع المحتوى.
- استراتيجيات تحقيق الإيرادات في اقتصادات المنصات مثل (الاشتراكات، والإعلانات، وتسويق المؤثرين).
- الاستدامة والمرونة المالية للمؤسسات الإعلامية في العالم العربي.

2. دور وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي وصنّاع المحتوى في اقتصادات الإعلام:

- الأثر الاقتصادي للمؤثرين، ورواد الأعمال الرقميين، ومنتجي المحتوى المستقلين.
- تحقيق الدخل عبر وسائل التواصل الاجتماعي وانعكاساته على أعمال الإعلام التقليدي.
- الظهور المدفوع بالخوارزميات وتأثيره على توزيع المحتوى والجدوى الاقتصادية.

3. الذكاء الاصطناعي والأتمتة ومستقبل إدارة الإعلام:

- دور الذكاء الاصطناعي في عمليات غرف الأخبار، والإعلانات، وتحليلات المستخدمين.
- القضايا الأخلاقية والتحديات التنظيمية المتعلقة بإدارة وتخصيص المحتوى بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي.
- تأثير الذكاء الاصطناعي على هيكلة القوى الفاعلة في الصناعات الإعلامية.

4. التنظيم والسياسات الإعلامية، واستدامة الإعلام:

- السياسات واللوائح الإعلامية التي تؤثر على الإعلام الرقمي وحوكمة المنصات في المنطقة.
- دور الحكومات والهيئات التنظيمية في تشكيل الاقتصاد الرقمي.
- استراتيجيات ضمان تنوع المحتوى وحماية التعددية الإعلامية في العصر الرقمي.

5. سلوك الجمهور وأنماط الاستهلاك والاتجاهات السوقية:

- تغير عادات استهلاك الإعلام عبر مختلف الفئات الديموجرافية.
- دور الاستهلاك الإعلامي عبر الهواتف المحمولة والإعلام حسب الطلب في تشكيل استراتيجيات الأعمال.
- تأثير المعلومات المضللة، وتآكل الثقة، وتجزئة الجمهور على استدامة الإعلام.

6. الابتكار وريادة الأعمال ونماذج الأعمال الجديدة:

- الشركات الإعلامية الناشئة، ورواد الأعمال الرقميين، والجهات الصاعدة في صناعة الإعلام في الوطن العربي.
- دراسات حالة لمشاريع رقمية مبتكرة في إنتاج المحتوى وتوزيعه.
- تقاطع التكنولوجيا والإبداع، والنماذج الاقتصادية في ريادة الأعمال الإعلامية.

7. الديناميكيات العالمية والمحلية لأسواق الإعلام:

- الاستراتيجيات المحلية والدولية لدى الفاعلين الدوليين في المنطقة.
- التأثيرات الثقافية المتبادلة على إدارة الإعلام واستراتيجيات المحتوى.
- الأبعاد الاقتصادية للشراكات والاندماجات الإعلامية في العالم العربي.

قواعد تقديم الأبحاث:

على المشاركين الالتزام بأسلوب الكتابة الأكاديمية المقرر في دليل شيكاغو (Chicago Manual of Style)، وبأن لا تزيد المشاركة عن عشرة آلاف كلمة؛ شاملة الحواشي السفلية والاستشهادات المرجعية، ويلزم إرسال كل المشاركات على هيئة ملفات بصيغة dox. أو.docx، على أن تحوي اسم المؤلف كما سيُنشَر، والمؤسسة التي ينتمي إليها، مع ملخص للبحث في حدود ١٥٠ كلمة باللغتين العربية والإنجليزية، وترسل المشاركات إلى الحساب البريدي الإلكتروني: [email protected].

الموعد النهائي لاستلام المشاركات:

ينبغي تقديم البحوث المقدمة للتحكيم في موعد غايته ٣١ من يوليو ٢٠٢٥، أما باقي المشاركات الأخرى التي تتضمن المقالات الأكاديمية، وتقارير المؤتمرات، وعرض الكتب، والأعمدة، فينبغي تقديمها في موعد أقصاه ١٥ من أغسطس ٢٠٢٥.

ولمزيد من المعلومات عن سياسات النشر لدينا، يرجى الاطلاع على "دليل الباحثين الراغبين في النشر" والمتاح
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19/02/2025

& are recurrent and prolific issues that "poses a tremendous threat to the integrity of news and media production". To combat this serious issue Basma S. Abu Nasser and Samy S. Abu-Naser at Al-Aqsa University in , have leveraged the power of to produce a novel and intriguing means of mitigating this very serious issue.

"We experimented with several machine learning models and determined the Support Vector Machine (SVM) was the best performing, which classified news articles with 98.60 percent accuracy by analyzing the first one thousand characters in news articles."

Issue 37, Winter/Spring 2024 https://doi.org/10.70090/BSAN24FN Abstract The rapid proliferation of fake news, misinformation, and disinformation poses a tremendous threat to the integrity of news and media production. This hazard is augmented by the instantaneous capacity to disseminate fallacious c...

30/01/2025

Intriguing experimental study in that investigates "The Attitudes of Toward Written Content Generated by " relies on a contrived article to conduct a comparative experiment. The findings point toward 's capacity to author convincing content...
https://www.arabmediasociety.com/the-attitudes-of-journalists-toward-written-content-generated-by-ai/

28/01/2025

Interesting research examining in in the era of by Omar Abdullah Al-Zoubi and Normahfuzah Ahmad. The manuscript is entitled, Contemporary Tasks for Jordanian Journalists in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, and is publicly available here: https://www.arabmediasociety.com/contemporary-tasks-for-jordanian-journalists-in-the-era-of-artificial-intelligence/

17/12/2024

A unique interactive of & history by & demonstrates the potential of in "Engaging Youth in History Through Immersive Storytelling: A Case Study of the ‘Once Upon a Time in Palestine’ XR Documentary"

https://www.arabmediasociety.com/engaging-youth-in-history-through-immersive-storytelling-a-case-study-of-the-once-upon-a-time-in-palestine-xr-documentary/