Dr. Abdul-Aziz Bin Muhiuddin Khoja, Minister of Culture and Information on behalf of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia, has urged broadcasters to adopt and strengthen the principle of dialogue between Muslims and others that will enrich humanity.
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Bin Muhiuddin Khoja, Minister of Culture and Information on behalf of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia, has urged broadcasters to adopt and strengthen the principle of dialogue between Muslims and others that will enrich humanity.
He said the world suffers from many conflicts, which calls for a responsible media that disseminates and supports this culture of dialogue.
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Bin Muhiuddin Khoja delivered this message during the inaugural session of the 11th Asia Media Summit on 6 May 2014 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Close to 400 local and foreign participants are attending the two-day conference that focuses on the theme “Diversity and Media: Enriching the Broadcasting Experience.”
In his speech, the Culture and Information Minister said the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has supported media development, in particular in strengthening moral principles and values of family.
Another speaker was Dr. Riyadh bin Kamal Najm, President of the General Commission for Audiovisual Media, Saudi Arabia, who said that some people have misused new information and communication technologies that have led to the publication of articles that sow hatred and fanaticism.
He called on media to correct such negative development and promote respect for truth and professionalism.
During the inaugural session, Summit participants watched several video footages from UN officials led by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon and AIBD members and partners who expressed their congratulatory messages on the 10th anniversary of the AMS.
Dato Seri Shabery Cheek, Malaysian Minister of Communication and Multimedia, also sent his video message of greetings and invited AIBD members to join the next AMS in Kuala Lumpur in 2015.
Mrs. Dra. Rosarita Niken Widiastuti, President of AIBD General Conference and President Director, Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), Indonesia, delivered the welcome remarks.
In her message, Mrs. Niken said diversity issues are increasingly becoming more important today and in the future. And in dealing with the many facets of diversity, there is no single formula for success.
“There is no one-size-fits-all recipe to manage diversity that can contribute to enhancing the broadcast experience,” she said.
She added that managing diversity is a comprehensive process that requires openness, tolerance, creativity, fairness and dialogue.
“It demands an inclusive approach that welcomes everyone contributing towards achieving what is best for the organization and its many stakeholders," she said.
In his closing remarks, AIBD Director Yang Binyuan called on all participants, speakers and moderators to actively get engaged in this Summit.
“Let us all be heard and learn from the diversity of experience and expertise to be shared during the two-day conference,” he said.
Call for More Dialogue
Dr. Abdul-Aziz Bin Muhiuddin Khoja, Minister of Culture and Information on behalf of the Custodian of the two Holy Mosques, Saudi Arabia, has urged broadcasters to adopt and strengthen the principle of dialogue between Muslims and others that will enrich humanity.
Making PSBs Relevant and Sustainable
Local and foreign participants to the AIBD/ASBU Pre-Summit Symposium on Public Service Broadcasting prior to the Asia Media Summit 2014 have generated a list of recommendations that will enable PSBs to remain relevant and sustainable in the changing media landscape.
Book on Social Media Ethics Launched
AIBD has officially launched its latest publication entitled “ Media Ethics in the Age of Social Media,” designed to provide media organisations and media practitioners basic guidance on ethical matters. It deals only with ethical issues, not legal ones, though there is clearly an overlap between the two.
Making Meaningful Connections with Social Media
Radio and TV programs should increasingly use social media to connect to their audiences. This should not be a passive experience but a meaningful connection. Mr. Justin Kings spoke about the value of social media at the AIBD/Eurovision Academy/CCTV Master Class on Social Media and TV Programmes.
Workshop on Media and Elections
The Workshop on Media and Elections has kicked off the series of events leading to the 11th Asia Media Summit to take place from 6-8 May 2014 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
UN Commends 10th AMS Anniversary
The United Nations has commended the focus of the Asia Media Summit 2014 on media and diversity, saying that “the media have a duty to reflect the strength of this diversity, encourage freedom of expression and thought, and promote social harmony and resilience in the face of challenges.”
Let Diversity Flourish
AIBD Director Yang Binyuan says more than 400 broadcasters, new media experts and specialists will attend the 10th Asia Media Summit anniversary that will highlight discussion and debate on the many dimensions of diversity in enriching the broadcasting experience.