Arab Media Experiencing Healthy Development: Syrian Information Minister
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) | September 17, 2026
DUBAI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 17th Sep, 2026) Dr. Khaled Al Zaarour, Minister of Information of the Syrian Arab Republic, has stated that Arab media is undergoing a period of healthy development. He emphasized the need for professional and effective navigation of this transformation while preserving the unique characteristics of individual societies and preparing media professionals for upcoming changes.
Addressing the Emirates News Agency (WAM) during the Arab Media Summit 2026, Al Zaarour highlighted Syria's openness to engaging with other countries and learning from their expertise. He also expressed praise for the UAE’s pioneering media experience, noting a growing inclination towards future cooperation agreements between Syria and the UAE.
The minister further commended the Arab Media Summit as a distinguished event, positioning it as one of the crucial platforms required by the Arab media sector in light of rapid developments within the industry. He viewed these summits as opportunities to keep pace with such changes, expressing hope that the discussed ideas and recommendations would translate into tangible actions contributing to the advancement of the media sector.
Al Zaarour emphasized that the future of the media landscape hinges on the extent of practical ground efforts. He argued that while discussions about development are essential, more emphasis should be placed on implementation, training, development, and professional qualification. In an era of rapid technological advancements in media, he added, success should not solely be measured by acquiring or utilizing new technologies but by making optimal use of these innovations within the media field.