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.
Congratulatory Message from UNESCO
Ms. Irina Bokova, Director-General of UNESCO has sent a congratulatory video message to commemorate the 10th Anniversary of the Asia Media Summit that takes place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia from 6 to 8 May 2014.
Delegate Information for AMS 2014
For foreign delegates arriving at the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, please take notice of the airport reception for the Asia Media Summit (AMS) 2014. At visitors exit from customs, delegates will find a platform with the signage of AMS 2014. The staff of the Summit host will be waiting for them and direct them to the transport outside the airport to the official AMS hotels.
CBA Conference on Music and Public Service Broadcasting
Music will be at the heart of this year’s Commonwealth Broadcasting Association (CBA) biennial conference from 11-14 May 2014 in Glasgow, a UNESCO City of Music.
Hosted by BBC Scotland in its state-of-the-art headquarters at Pacific Quay, the 30th CBA Conference will focus on the place of music in broadcasting.
Media Leaders Roundtable at Boao Forum
Media Leaders Roundtable As part of the Boao Forum for the 2014 Asia Annual Conference in Hainan Province, China, a Media Leaders Roundtable was held on 8 April 2014 inviting senior media executives from nearly 20 countries across the world to discuss the opportunities and challenges in the digital age.
Extension of Deadline for Thai PBS Video Clip Competition
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), together with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), have the pleasure to extend the deadline for the short film competition under the theme “Promoting Investments for Resilient Nations and Communities”.
CMC Vietnam Joins the AIBD Family
CMC Vietnam, a post-production company specialized in subtitling, dubbing and voice-over is now an AIBD affiliate member. CMC Vietnam is based in Ho Chi Minh City and operates within the entire region of Asia-Pacific
Donation of Broadcasting Equipment Program by RAPA and AIBD
The Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA), in cooperation with AIBD, is promoting their ‘Donation of Broadcasting Equipment Program’ to provide developing countries with broadcast equipment. This international cooperative programme offers analogue and digital broadcast equipment to beneficiary countries, a part of South Korea’s ODA (Official Development Assistance) project.
Video Clip Competition on Disaster Risk Reduction
Thai Public Broadcasting Service (Thai PBS), together with the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation (DDPM) and the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR) are launching a video clip competition under the theme “Promoting Investments for Resilient Nations and Communities”.