Muhammad Ayish Archive
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Jun 22, 2010
If the Freedom Flotilla campaign was meant to be an international eye-opening media stunt, then by all accounts, it was a success. It is a tragedy that nine people had to die to focus international opinion. Read Article The Freedom Flotilla has shown the media's value
Aug 19, 2010
Broadcasters need to go beyond their "seasonal" approach. They must adopt more accurate audience measurement systems and provide programmes that attract audiences all year round. Read Article When families break their fast, advertisers join them
Sep 23, 2010
Every time a new global university ranking report is released, our typical reflex is to lament our failing higher education system that barely makes a blip on the world map. Read Article Improved marks for universities after decades of failings
Oct 21, 2010
The inclusion of three personalities from the Gulf in Forbes's Most Powerful Women List should challenge perceptions about the role women fill in a region passing through profound change.
Read Article Strong Arab women in vanguard of battle against sexism
Nov 11, 2010
In our modern times, knowledge-seeking has been relegated as a low priority in intellectual and cognitive development, a luxury that is optional at best. Read Article Arabs need to turn the page on poor reading habits
Dec 02, 2010
In the UAE, National Day is more than a time for remembrance. It is a time to assert how traditions and modern accomplishments converge to generate a sustainable sense of national identity. Read Article Looking at the past gives us a glimpse of the UAE's future
Dec 26, 2010
The preservation and development of the Arabic language is vital for a region keen on shielding national identity from the harmful forces accompanying globalisation. Read Article Cyberspace opens a new frontier for the future of Arabic
Jan 19, 2011
Technology offers women in the region an array of new opportunities but it also presents dangers. Read Article To empower Arab women online, protection comes first
Apr 26, 2011
Social media cannot begin revolutions – but it can consolidate opinions and co-ordinate group action. Read Article New media: synchronising beliefs, co-ordinating actions
Jun 16, 2011
There is a growing consensus that the media must adapt to new technology and trends so that it remains representative of its own people. Read Article Not just new media, but new mindsets, that we embrace
