Moayad Al-Lami Stresses the Need to Address Digital Transformation Professionally and Responsibly to Safeguard the Future of Journalism

BAGHDAD / NINA / - Moayad Al-Lami, President of the General Federation of Arab Journalists, has stressed the importance of keeping pace with rapid changes in the digital landscape in a responsible and professional manner, helping safeguard the future of journalism and strengthen its ability to continue fulfilling its mission.

In a speech delivered at the Arab Media Dialogue Forum, organized by the Center for the Protection and Freedom of Journalists in the Jordanian capital, Amman, Al-Lami said Arab media are facing mounting challenges amid the rapid transformations sweeping the sector.

He noted that these changes, accompanied by shifts in journalistic practices and the rise of social media platforms, have affected the standing of traditional media outlets and created new challenges for journalists, particularly in terms of job security and employment opportunities.

Al-Lami highlighted the importance of identifying the challenges facing journalists and media institutions, examining the implications of digital transformation for the future of the profession, and addressing the difficulties encountered by media professionals, especially in areas affected by crises and conflicts.

He added that fostering professional dialogue aimed at developing practical solutions would help improve journalists’ job security and preserve the media’s role in society. He also underscored the need to adapt to changes in the digital landscape with responsibility and professionalism to safeguard journalism’s future and ensure its continued ability to fulfil its mission./End