The 2020 reconversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque sparked debate and criticism from the Greek Orthodox Church, the US State Department, and UNESCO.

The Turkish government's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque challenges global trusteeship and affects interfaith relations and heritage.

The building has been a church for 916 years, a mosque from 1453 to 1934, and a museum since then.

The conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque prioritizes Islamic heritage over others.

The artwork of human figures in the Hagia Sophia, including mosaics of Jesus and Mary, has been covered in accordance with Islamic tradition.

The Turkish government's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque has been criticized by the Greek Orthodox Church and other international organizations.

The US State Department has urged Turkey to preserve access to the Hagia Sophia, now a mosque.

Erdogan's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque is seen as a move to consolidate power and appeal to his conservative base.

The reconversion of Hagia Sophia raises concerns about preserving its cultural heritage, as increased foot traffic and activities may damage its fragile mosaics and architecture.

The Turkish government plans to implement a visitor management policy and undertake maintenance of the Hagia Sophia.

The Hagia Sophia's reconversion has highlighted complex relationships between Turkey's religious and cultural groups.

The international community, including the Greek Orthodox Church, has criticized the conversion decision.

Damage at Hagia Sophia has raised concerns about preserving its cultural and historical heritage.

The Turkish government has introduced measures to improve visit quality and safety at Hagia Sophia, including a multilingual app.

The mosque will partially revert to a museum, with its history and iconography accessible via an app.

The entrance fee for foreign tourists will help preserve cultural assets like Hagia Sophia.

The Turkish government has taken steps to preserve Hagia Sophia's cultural and historical heritage.

Hagia Sophia charges tourists a $28 entry fee and is accessed through a controlled tunnel entrance.

Security cameras and safety systems are installed to ensure visitor safety.

The site has separate entrances and the prayer hall is free for worshippers.

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Tour guides are not allowed inside, so earphones are used for guided tours.

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The 2020 reconversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque sparked debate and criticism from the Greek Orthodox Church, the US State Department, and UNESCO.

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Turkey has challenged global trusteeship
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President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Friday that the fact that Turkey has returned the Hagia Sophia museum from a museum to a mosque represents a major challenge to the global trusteeship.
Speaking at a ceremony announcing the vision of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) “Turkey ’ s Century ” in Ankara, Erdogan said his country was challenging global tutelage and thanked citizens for their support for the decision to return Hagia Sophia.
He noted that his party has always sought to eliminate any vestiges of guardianship and promote democracy in the country over the past 20 years.
Turkey has lived through a remarkable period in its history in general and the history of Istanbul, especially when Hagia Sophia was transformed from its status as a museum and restored to its former glory as the Grand Mosque of Hagia Sophia on July 24, 2020.
The historic building remained a church for 916 years until the conquest of Istanbul.
It was then used as a mosque between 1453 and 1934, nearly 500 years before becoming a museum for 86 years.
It is one of the most visited historical buildings in Turkey by domestic and international tourists, and Hagia Sophia was added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
On July 10, 2020, a Turkish court overturned a 1934 ministerial decision that turned Hagia Sophia into a museum, paving the way for it to be used again as a mosque after an 86-year hiatus.

How did Muslims and Orthodox Christians react to the reconversion?

No--In 1934, Ataturk turned it into a museum, making it a major tourist attraction and secular symbol in Turkey.

Who was angered by the reconversion of Hagia Sophia in July 2020?

The Turkish government's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque challenges global trusteeship and affects interfaith relations and heritage.

The building has been a church for 916 years, a mosque from 1453 to 1934, and a museum since then.

How did Hagia Sophia become important for Muslims?

Sultan Mehmed II converted Hagia Sophia into a mosque,making it a key religious site for Muslims for centuries.

No--In 1934, Ataturk turned it into a museum, making it a major tourist attraction and secular symbol in Turkey.

The conversion of Hagia Sophia into a mosque prioritizes Islamic heritage over others.

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Content: After Hagia Sophia, Turkey converts a second ancient Byzantine church into a mosque

Hundreds of worshippers filled the narrow streets of Istanbul's Fatih district on Friday to hear the sounds of Friday prayers ringing out from the newly inaugurated Kariye Mosque.

Once known as the Chora Church, the site spent the last 79 years as a museum. But it is now the latest structure to be converted back into a mosque by the government of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, following the conversion of Hagia Sophia in 2020. While viewed as a triumph by many Turkish Muslims, the Greek Orthodox Church has decried it as an "ill-advised decision" that "makes a mockery of the Turkish government's commitment to religious tolerance and religious freedom."

Chora's conversion was announced shortly after Hagia Sophia's, but its opening for prayer was delayed by years of restoration work.

The showing for the first Friday prayers at Kariye was relatively quiet compared to Hagia Sophia, which drew hundreds of thousands who filled the streets with prayer rugs for blocks and blocks away from the building. By contrast, the crowd on Friday was relatively average for a mosque in one of Istanbul's more religiously conservative neighborhoods, where Friday worshippers frequently spill out onto the streets.

Both the Chora Church and Hagia Sophia are 4th-century Byzantine constructions. They spent nearly a millennium as Christian holy sites before being converted to mosques by the Ottomans after their conquest of Constantinople in the 15th century. Despite their conversions, they remained revered by Orthodox Christians. After the founding of a secular Turkish Republic in the early 20th century, the decision was made for both to be neither mosque nor church but simply museums.

"Both Hagia Sophia and Chora embodied Byzantine and Ottoman pasts, and they became symbols of co-existence and multi-faith living practices. Their conversion fundamentally implies a hierarchy, prioritizing the Islamic past over all other layers, Greek Orthodox, Armenian, Jewish, Syriac, et al," Dr. Özgür Kaymak, a lecturer and researcher on minority rights at Istanbul's MEF University, told Religion News Service in an email.

Rededicating the sites as mosques is more than just a status change. According to Islamic tradition, artwork of human figures are forbidden in places of prayer, while in Orthodox Churches, icons of Christ, saints and other biblical figures are a defining feature.

In Hagia Sophia, the mosaics of Jesus and Mary have been covered with curtains since the conversion. While Erdoğan promised Hagia Sophia would remain fully accessible and free to all visitors, Turkey reneged on that earlier this year, reimposing an entrance fee on tourists and relegating them to the upper level, while the main floor is exclusive to Muslim worshippers.

Observers have also criticized the Turkish Directorate of Religion's caretaking of the site, noting damage that did not exist when it was under the purview of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Though Chora is significantly smaller than Hagia Sophia, it is home to some of the best-preserved examples of late-Byzantine art, including mosaics, icons and frescoes, and is considered a UNESCO World Heritage site.

"For us it's a very important place because it remembers our culture and our traditions here," Father Evangelos Markantonis, an Orthodox priest who was leading a group of theology students to Chora on Friday, told Religion News Service.

"Though we cannot venerate as Orthodox Christians, we have to try to find things we can be united on. Only with dialogue and good deeds can we continue our lives," Markantonis, who is also a professor at the University of Athens, said when asked about the controversy.

Erdoğan had long refused calls from his right to convert churches like Hagia Sophia and Chora, telling supporters in 2018 to fill the nearby Sultan Ahmet Mosque (also known in English as the Blue Mosque) before they talked about needing to pray in Hagia Sophia.

Nonetheless, he made an about-turn in 2020.

"My dear nation, the conquest of Istanbul and the conversion of the Hagia Sophia into a Mosque are among the most glorious chapters in Turkish history," Erdoğan said at the time in a speech inaugurating the Hagia Sophia as a mosque.

"This is the most honorable day that Islam has been looking forward to, Greek Constantinople has become Turkish Istanbul," he added, quoting the Turkish poet Nazim Hikmet.

"The resurrection of Hagia Sophia heralds the liberation of the al-Aqsa Mosque. The resurrection of Hagia Sophia is the footsteps of the will of Muslims across the world to come out of the interregnum," Erdoğan said in his concluding remarks.

Chora's opening as the Kariye Mosque comes just weeks after Erdoğan's Justice and Development Party (AKP) suffered its largest electoral defeat in two decades during Turkey's nationwide municipal elections.

"The recent conversion of Chora into a mosque may be due to Erdoğan's many problems, including his geopolitical power politics, his appeal to religio-nationalism to revive his electoral popularity after the March elections or his tactic to divert attention from Turkey's economic downturn," Kaymak said.

Many analysts have attributed the loss to AKP bleeding votes to the more Islamist-leaning New Welfare Party, which has pressured Erdogan over his response to the Israel-Hamas war and humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip.

Muslim worshippers at the mosque on Friday said they viewed its rededication as an Islamic site to be a national win for Turkey.

"This mosque is one of the symbols of the Conquest. We are proud and happy. There are very beautiful frescoes inside. They were also nicely renovated before they were closed. May it be good for our country and our nation," a bystander, Ahmet Öteyüzoğlu, told Turkish media.

"Thank God for these days. Not everyone has the opportunity in their lifetime," another bystander named Mehmet Çelik told the Turkish news service Anadolu Agency, in reference to having been able to pray at both the rededicated Hagia Sophia and Kariye Mosques.

However, Greece, the U.S. State Department and Orthodox Christian institutions worldwide have all criticized the decision to revert the structure into a mosque.

"I want to publicly express my intense dissatisfaction, interpreting the feelings of all Greek women and men, for the completely unnecessary conversion of a historic Byzantine temple, the Monastery of Chora, into a mosque. It is, I believe, an action that offends the rich history of Istanbul itself as a crossroads of cultures," Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said shortly before leaving for Turkey for a planned meeting with Erdogan.

"We encourage the Turkish government to preserve and ensure access to sites and buildings that have hosted different religious communities in a way that respects their diverse histories," a State Department spokesperson said in response to questions from Greek media.

"The Turkish government's appropriation of both as the property of one faith group not only constitutes yet another sign of that government's contempt for Turkey's rich Orthodox Christian heritage but further imperils the religious freedom of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and the remaining Christians of that land," the Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate said in a statement.

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What political motivations influenced Erdogan's decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia?

Erdogan's decision was influenced by Turkey's Islamic resurgence.

The artwork of human figures in the Hagia Sophia, including mosaics of Jesus and Mary, has been covered in accordance with Islamic tradition.

The Turkish government's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque has been criticized by the Greek Orthodox Church and other international organizations.

How did Muslims and Orthodox Christians react to the reconversion?

Who was angered by the reconversion of Hagia Sophia in July 2020?

The US State Department has urged Turkey to preserve access to the Hagia Sophia, now a mosque.

No--In 1934, Ataturk turned it into a museum, making it a major tourist attraction and secular symbol in Turkey.

Erdogan's decision to convert Hagia Sophia into a mosque is seen as a move to consolidate power and appeal to his conservative base.

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Content: On the 564 anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans, the American Council for the Liberation of Hagia Sophia (CALHSC) called for the Hagia Sophia Museum to return to its original significance, that is, it should once again hear Christian prayers and Christian services.
Such a statement, reports the Austrian Catholic news agency KATHPRESS, was made by the president of CALHSC, an American politician of Greek origin Chris Spirou.
According to the agency, he has already appealed to the Turkish government with a proposal to start negotiations on this issue.
As a first step, it is proposed to allow regular liturgical services while maintaining the status of Hagia Sophia as a museum.
All Christians still perceive the cathedral as a shrine, Spira argues, so if the Turkish authorities raise the issue of returning it to the status of a cult place of worship, Ankara should hear the voices of Christians, not just Muslims.
In the event that the Turkish leadership does not go to negotiations, the “American Council for the Liberation of Hagia Sophia ” is going to file a lawsuit in the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg.
Erhan Elaldı – Anadolu Agency
The 564th anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople was celebrated by the Hagia Sophia as a museum.
What is the 565th anniversary?
This is not the first time Spirou has taken such an initiative.
His organization, registered in 2005, but not particularly famous, has already announced its intention to celebrate the liturgy in the cathedral museum.
The Turkish government then called the words of the American politician a provocation, and he himself was denied entry to the country.
But a lot of things are changing in the Middle East, Europe and the United States today.
Ankara is no longer the “best ally ” it used to be, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is moving further and further away from the familiar image of the head of state for Western colleagues, with whom you can deal.
Washington even under the previous administration with a squeak, but went on to recognize the importance of protecting Christian minorities in the Middle East, and the current Trump administration puts this at the forefront.
Cracks went on the sarcophagus, which until now protected the secular museum of Hagia Sophia from degeneration into a religious object.
And not at all in the church, in the mosque, which Hagia Sophia became after the conquest by the Ottomans of the capital of the Orthodox Byzantine Empire in May 1453.
The intensification of this process is associated today with the rebirth of Erdogan himself, although it is difficult to be completely sure that there is no political conjuncture here, which, as you know, is changeable.
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View of St. Sophia Cathedral
Recall that in early April this year, a number of Turkish newspapers reported that the President was going on Friday, April 14, together with the leadership of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and religious leaders of Istanbul to visit the Hagia Sophia Museum to pray in it as Muslims.
The timing of Muslim prayer in the former church was not accidental.
On April 14 this year was Holy Friday, which is dedicated to the memory of the condemnation to death, the suffering of the cross and the death of Jesus Christ, as well as the removal of His body from the cross and burial.
Considering also that Easter is now the Orthodox and Catholics coincided, the message was sent powerful and significant.
All this seemed to be a continuation of playing the religious card on the eve of the referendum on April 16, which decided whether Turkey should be a parliamentary or presidential republic.
On April 18, it became clear that Erdogan had won.
But I lost at the same time.
In September 2015, during the parliamentary elections, the ruling party received 51% of the vote, and the nationalist Nationalist Action Party received about 20%.
When the AKP merged with the nationalists in the course of lobbying for constitutional amendments, it expected that the addition of 50% and 20% would give 70% or more in the referendum.
Only 51% of Turks supported the union of the two parties.
In this regard, many Turkish experts, analyzing the current situation, pointed out that the Justice and Development Party, having entered into an alliance with the Nationalist Action Party, made a strategic mistake, creating not only the impression of a synthesis of “soft Islamism ” with nationalists, but also began to cultivate a hybrid ideology of neo-Ottomanism, which was not supported by almost half of the citizens of Turkey..
However, there is another thing – the conservative and religious inner Anatolia, whose votes went to Erdogan, began to realize that from now on she has the right to present her demands to him.
This directly affects Saint Sophia.
An observer for the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Daily News points out in this regard that on the eve of the 564 anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople, the space around the Hagia Sophia Museum is again filled, but not by tourists, but by members of the Anatolian Youth Association (AGD), whose motto is the words of the late Islamist politician, former Prime Minister of Turkey Necmettin Erbakan: “Life is faith and jihad ”.
These passionately believing people are actively opposed to everything that testifies to the presence of the non-Muslim faith in Turkish society.
And not just Santa Claus for the New Year.
For the past three years, they have focused on making Hagia Sophia “free from shackles ” and converted into a mosque.
Erdogan is slow.
However, the impatient members of the AGD are even more demanding for action this year.
After the referendum, Turkish politics entered a difficult phase of implementing the new constitution, and after May 29, the question arises whether these loud signals from Anatolia will now be ignored.
The Turkish president himself, during a speech in the ancient capital during the celebration of the conquest of Constantinople, according to the government news agency Anadolu, emphasized that “Istanbul, which since its foundation has been the capital of different states and cultures, has become a center of peaceful coexistence and tolerance during the just rule of Sultan Mehmed Fatih [also known as Mehmed the Conqueror]. ”
This part of Erdogan ’ s rhetoric looks tolerant.
But what will follow?
If suddenly the Turkish president decided to allow the Hagia Sophia Museum to serve the liturgy, then this, at least, made us think about the prospects of a possible return of Turkey to the path of improving relations with the Christian world, in particular with the European Union, which Erdogan has repeatedly sarcastic called “the Christian club ”.
However, this will require from the president not only personal courage, but also reliance on new political and social forces, the search for new allies in the country and abroad.
The problem is that even in Turkey itself, an opinion is beginning to take shape that Erdogan is becoming a hostage of internal Anatolia.
This means that the Hagia Sophia Museum, under pressure from this part of the country and society, would rather become a mosque than a church.

What kind of domestic reaction did Erdogan's reconversion of Hagia Sophia receive?

What political motivations influenced Erdogan's decision to reconvert Hagia Sophia?

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Erdogan's decision was influenced by Turkey's Islamic resurgence.

The reconversion of Hagia Sophia raises concerns about preserving its cultural heritage, as increased foot traffic and activities may damage its fragile mosaics and architecture.

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A still from a recently released video shows visitors rushing to take cover as fragments fall from the dome of Hagia Sophia. Credit: Daily Motion/BirGün

A video from 2022 that came to light recently shows fragments falling on visitors from the dome of Hagia Sophia, the former epicenter of Christian worship at Constantinople, today’s Istanbul.

The footage released by the Turkish newspaper, BirGün, raises serious questions over the safety of the former Orthodox Christian cathedral, now a mosque.

BirGün notably quoted officials as saying that “pieces are falling from the roof, due to the humidity created by the crowd, but no precautions are being taken”.

The president of the Turkish Art History Association, Serif Yasar, argued for restoration of the monument as soon as possible, suggesting that “If Hagia Sophia is not restored, it will collapse with the first earthquake.”

The monument was restored as a mosque three years ago after serving as a museum from 1935-2020 and has since received 21 million visitors, according to Turkey’s tourism and culture minister.

Yasar added that when the church was a museum, the scientific council overseeing it urged that groups of no more than 25 people should be allowed to enter the building at any one time.

This enormous lift in visitation has likely brought to the forefront the need for repairs and it was indeed reported in September that the Turkish government had decided to start long-term maintenance of Hagia Sophia.

Turkey to implement visitor management policy at Hagia Sophia

In early October Turkish historian Ilber Ortayli expressed fears that the large number of visitors to Hagia Sophia could lead to a catastrophic structural failure if not addressed immediately.

Writing in the Hürriyet daily, Ortayli said that the monument, which attracts three million pilgrims annually apart from tourists, has undergone significant damage since its conversion into a mosque.

He asserted that even a modest number of 20-30 thousand people annually, including scientists, historians, archaeologists, representatives of the Muslim religion, politicians, and public officials, could be considered excessive for the endurance of the monument.

In June 2022 a number of tiles of the ancient marble floors in Hagia Sophia were damaged by heavy machines used to clean the site.

In April 2022, The Turkish Association of Art Historians stated that the historic Imperial Gate in Hagia Sophia had been badly damaged.

The group posted a picture clearly depicting the damage to the oak wood of the 15-century-old gate.

Turkey unveiled plans in late October for a visitor management policy at Hagia Sophia, including charging foreign tourists with an entrance fee to be implemented starting Jan. 15.

Minister of Culture and Tourism Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that extensive restoration work is underway in various sections of Hagia Sophia, now a mosque, with plans to progress to other parts upon their completion.

He emphasized that, based on UNESCO’s recommendations, a visitor management plan would be enforced to enhance the quality and safety of visits while preserving the historical significance of the site.

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Content: Hagia Sophia must once again become a place of Christian worship, demands the American Council for the Liberation of Hagia Sophia.
For a start, according to the organization, it is possible to allow liturgies in Hagia Sophia, preserving its museum status.
Although Christians still perceive this cathedral captured together with Constantinople in 1453 as one of the most important shrines.
In case of refusal, the “Council ” intends to appeal to the ECHR.
However, the situation around Hagia Sophia is much more complicated; the observer of IA REGNUM Stanislav Stremidlovsky analyzes the recent events around the former main temple of Byzantium.
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The 564th anniversary of the conquest of Constantinople was celebrated by the Hagia Sophia as a museum.
What is the 565th anniversary?
The head of the “Council ”, American politician Chris Spirou, has already been declared a provocateur by the Turkish authorities.
Today, when Erdogan is increasingly moving away from “his overseas partners ” at least in terms of the desired image of the president, and the new owner of the White House pays much more attention to Middle Eastern Christians than Obama, the situation is clearly changing.
There are already hints that Hagia Sophia from the museum will become a mosque.
At the same time, Erdogan ’ s victory in the last referendum made the president a debtor of domestic Anatolia (at least she believes so), who gave him their votes.
The Anatolian Youth Association strongly opposes any manifestations of non-Muslim faith in Turkish society.
For three years now, they have been trying to make Hagia Sophia a mosque.
And although Erdogan is in no hurry to meet, the Association expects decisive measures from him.
Where the Turkish president is inclined and what Hagia Sophia, cathedral or mosque can become, read here: Internal Anatolia, who supported Erdogan, demands to make Hagia Sophia a mosque
Read other articles by Stanislav Stremidlovsky on the relationship of world religions.

The international community, including the Greek Orthodox Church, has criticized the conversion decision.

How did Muslims and Orthodox Christians react to the reconversion?

Who was angered by the reconversion of Hagia Sophia in July 2020?

Damage at Hagia Sophia has raised concerns about preserving its cultural and historical heritage.

The Turkish government has introduced measures to improve visit quality and safety at Hagia Sophia, including a multilingual app.

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Entrance to Hagia Sophia will again be paid, but not for everyone
Minister of Culture and Tourism of Turkey Mehmet Nuri Ersoy said that visiting the Ayia Sophia mosque for foreign citizens from January 15 will be paid.
Ersoy, who held a press conference at the Ataturk Cultural Center (AKM), said that according to the first 9 months of tourism, the total number of visitors, which last year amounted to 40.2 million people, increased to 45.2 million at the end of September.
Noting that Ayia Sophia and Sultanahmet Square are included in the UNESCO permanent heritage list, Ersoy said that they listened to the advice and opinions of UNESCO and implemented the decisions on the restoration of the Ayia Sophia Mosque.
Minister Ersoy stressed that from January 15, 2024, they will move to the management plan of the visitors of Agia Sofya on the recommendation of UNESCO, and said:
“In this management plan, the quality of visits and safety will be improved.
Density will be regulated by distributing it along different routes.
Again, our precious mosque will be incorporated into a very ideal ecosystem focused on protecting and promoting the "Common Heritage of Humanity".
According to Ersoy, the entrance for worshippers will remain the same, but the tourist entrance will change, so that these two streams will not change. that information about Hagia Sophia will be provided in 16 languages through an application with a QR code and headphones.
Ersoy added: “From now on, visitors will be able to complete the process by receiving detailed information about the entire history and iconography of Hagia Sophia in a quiet environment without disturbing the faithful. ”
Noting that from January 15, 2024, foreign tourists visiting the mosque will be charged a ticket fee, Ersoy said: “Visits by our Turkish citizens for the purpose of worship will be free as before.
This practice also exists in many countries. "
In general, judging by the words of Ersoy, the Hagia Sophia mosque will partially return to the function of a museum.
The most important question that may concern us now is whether the mosque will become accessible to believers from other countries?
Ersoy said that free entrance will remain only for Turkish citizens, but perhaps here he was simply referring to those who come to the mosque for the purpose of prayer, since it is obvious that the absolute majority of those praying are Turks.
In any case, we hope for this, because if passports are checked at the entrance to the mosque, and the descendants of Bosniaks or Albanians are asked to pay money so that they can pray in the mosque that their ancestors conquered in the army of Sultan Fatih Mehmed, any neo-Ottomanism can be put a bold end to.
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The project for the Hagia Sophia mosque was closest to the heart of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan – but it was also the project that drew international criticism.
In the summer of 2020, Erdogan restored Hagia Sophia to be a mosque after it was originally a church, converted into an Ottoman mosque, converted into a museum.
At the time, Erdogan assured citizens that entry fees would be abolished, adding that the cultural edifice would remain open to everyone – Muslims or non-Muslims alike.
There will be another major change from January 15, with access to the Hagia Sophia restricted and visitors will have to pay fees again.
Turkish Tourism Minister Mehmet Nuri Arsoy hopes this will improve coexistence between religious and tourist visitors.
Arsoy said recently that tourist visitors are making noise and disrupting calm and prayer.
Until recently, visitors and worshippers were allowed to enter the interior of Hagia Sophia together, with barriers and signs keeping a certain distance between them.
However, from now on, worshippers and tourists will be introduced through different entrances.
Although worshippers can use the same entrances as before, tourists will be guided through an upstairs hallway.
According to Arsoy, tour guides will not be allowed to accompany visitors through the corridors, and earphones will be used instead.
“Our priority there is prayer, ” Arsoy said, noting that the building is a world cultural heritage site and should therefore remain open to all visitors around the world.
Zuleiha Duman, 29, who returned to Istanbul from Germany to see Hagia Sophia after it was converted into a mosque, said she found it taking away.
Welcoming the new rules, she said: “As long as the entrance fee isn ’ t too high, I think it ’ s acceptable. ”
“Why shouldn ’ t Turkey and the government take advantage of this place?
These funds can be channeled to preserve more religious places. ”
Hagia Sophia has been on the UNESCO World Heritage List as part of Istanbul ’ s history since 1985.
Built by Emperor Justinian, Hagia Sophia was the largest place of worship in Christianity for nearly a thousand years, it was the main church during the Byzantine Empire, and from the seventh century, the emperor was crowned inside.
After the Ottomans entered Constantinople (now Istanbul) in 1453, the Hagia Sophia was converted into a mosque.
On the orders of the founder of the Turkish Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the building was converted into a museum in 1934 until the summer of 2020.
Hagia Sophia is as symbolically important to Orthodox Christians around the world as St. Peter ’ s Basilica is to Catholics.
After the building was converted into a mosque, criticism poured in from the Greek Orthodox Church.
The UNESCO Foundation also criticized the decision without consultation.
For Erdogan, turning the place into a mosque was his “childhood dream, ” as he himself said, and pleasing to religious voters.
A few external changes were made at the time, for example, a green carpet was placed above the marble floor.
It seems clear that all these things did not detract from the popularity of this teacher.
According to official statistics, some 13.6 million people visited the Hagia Sophia landmark in 2022, not all of them from Europe.
The number of visitors from Indonesia in particular has risen, Hagia Sophia Imam Binyamin Topoglu told Turkey ’ s Anadolu news agency in 2023.
The amount of the fees has not yet been determined.
Tourism Minister Ersoy says the proceeds will be spent on cultural assets, for excavation or preservation of monuments such as the Hagia Sophia.
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Turkey’s Hagia Sophia mosque began charging tourists nearly $28 on Monday for entrance to the landmark site.

The UNESCO World Heritage site, renowned for its blue-tiled interior, will no longer allow free admission to foreigners, the Turkish tourism ministry announced.

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The former museum-turned mosque has a new entrance in front of the Topkapi Palace Museum open for tourists.

Tunnel entrance at Turkey's Hagia Sophia. (File photo)

The Hagia Sophia was a museum space from 1934 until 2020 when Turkey decided to change it to a mosque. Various historical reports say the mosque with byzantine architecture was an Orthodox cathedral decades ago.

“With the new application that will start on January 15 at the Hagia Sophia Mosque, tourists will be able to visit the mosque without disturbing the prayer environment,” the ministry said in a statement.

The entrance to the mosque will be “provided in a controlled manner through the tunnel and entrance ramp where visitors will be transported to the gallery floor and exited via the ramp in the northeast direction,” the statement said.

“Tourists who come to the gallery section will be able to see the sanctuary floor of the mosque and the Ottoman Period annexes, pass through the heaven-hell gate, and examine the Byzantine Period mosaics in this section,” it added.

Security cameras, fire detection and emergency announcement systems were reportedly installed in the mosque along the tour route. Cleaning and conservation work on the marble coverings and wooden railings on the gallery floor of the mosque was also carried out by restorers and conservators.

Visitors will also have access to a headset guide with QR codes where information on the sight is available in 23 languages.

People visit the Hagia Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, in Istanbul, Turkey, July 10, 2020. (Reuters)

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Hagia Sophia charges tourists a $28 entry fee and is accessed through a controlled tunnel entrance.

Security cameras and safety systems are installed to ensure visitor safety.

The site has separate entrances and the prayer hall is free for worshippers.

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Hagia Sophia gets new furry mascot

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A new cat has sauntered into the Hagia Sophia mosque’s newly opened visiting floor, capturing the hearts of local and foreign tourists in Istanbul and evoking the fond memory of Gli, the beloved feline who passed away in 2020.

As of Jan. 15, the Hagia Sophia was organized as a visiting floor with a gallery and a place of worship, and the entrances were separated. The practice was put forward as a solution to the long queue at the entrance of the historic site.

While the prayer hall of Hagia Sophia is free of charge for worshippers, those who want to see the gallery on the second floor pay 25 euros ($26 dollars).

Visitors of the gallery also get the chance to meet Hagia Sophia’s new mascot; the first cat to enter the visiting floor, likened to the famous Gli of the mosque.

The visitors could not resist petting the friendly cat which quickly became a favorite among locals and tourists alike.

Visitors lined up to pet the cat and have their photos taken with it as the cat's contented mood put a smile on their faces.

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The Turkish government has introduced entrance fees to fund cultural preservation at the site.

Tour guides are not allowed inside, so earphones are used for guided tours.

The Turkish government aims to balance tourism and prayer with new rules.

UNESCO recommended a visitor management plan for Hagia Sophia, which Turkey has implemented.

Hagia Sophia has a visitor management policy and is undergoing restoration work.

Damage has occurred at the site, including to the Imperial Gate, marble floors, and dome, due to humidity from crowds.

The Turkish government has taken steps to maintain Hagia Sophia's historical significance as a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The international community, including UNESCO, has supported the preservation of Hagia Sophia's heritage.

The controversy surrounding Hagia Sophia has sparked significant debate on social media in the Arab world.

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Dr. Raed Al-Azzawi, Director of Al-Amsar Center for Political and Strategic Studies, said that social media platforms have become used by elements and people, some of them imaginary, in threats, as well as writers, journalists, free opinion holders, the honest word and some important influential figures in society, and these platforms have become burdensome for writers and researchers.
Al-Azzawi added through his interview with Al-Arabiya Al-Hadath channel that these platforms had a hand in the killing of researcher Hisham Al-Hashimi, they have become a tool for intimidation, killing and revealing the locations of some researchers and activists, as some of them are open to space for those who threaten them, explaining that researchers and writers are exposed daily to dozens of death threats. final ".
He continued: We were fully aware of all the messages that reach Hisham al-Hashemi and others and we received as well, stressing that the platforms have become open to downward content and to everyone who calls himself a journalist or activist or writer and he has no history, and the communication platforms must change their policies in the Middle East, a volatile and dangerous region, demanding these platforms to be sure of who claims to be an activist or journalist and researcher as well. In the end, the safety of activists, writers, and real opinion-makers.
He pointed out that the communication platforms have become a great influence and are used by misguided and impersonators to deceive and mislead citizens, which unfortunately are much larger than the followers of credible satellite channels.
Al-Azzawi explained that there are fake electronic armies in the Arab world in particular that can threaten everyone who has a free opinion, and they affect us psychologically as opinion holders and we have become hiding our orientation to some countries so as not to be killed or threatened.
He concluded: Hisham al-Hashemi moved away a little from the channels and press meetings on the advice of me and some lovers, but he has an opinion and thought and therefore returned again and this return was the reason for his death, but in the end everyone who owns a free pen clean and free opinion will not fear anything.

Social media has become a tool for intimidation and killing, with researchers and writers receiving dozens of daily death threats.

Fake accounts threaten Arab researchers and activists, potentially impacting influencers discussing the Hagia Sophia controversy.

The Hagia Sophia controversy may test Arab unity, prompting calls for a unified response.

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Without lengthy introductions.
The great media Amr Adib attacked the position of the Egyptians - all Egyptians - from the concerts of Riyadh in general and the party of Mohammed Fouad in particular..
It has been heavily attacked on social networks!
Adib is surprised by the campaigns that extend to all who participate in the festivals of the Saudi sister, although they are titles for the love of brothers there for the Egyptians.
The Board needs to stop with some observations.
Many concerts held in the Saudi capital were welcomed, celebrated and participated by a large number of our people, the last of which was a concert honoring the great musician and creator, the late Mohammed Al-Muji.
They stayed up until the early hours of the morning and were happy with what was going on.
And so it was with the Angham party and others.
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The second observation concerns the desire of large sectors of our people that the concerned parties in our country - the Ministry of Culture for example - should be active in a similar organization and the slogan of these people is "our goods and we care for them" and these sentiments are sentimental and appreciated without monopolizing our art and transcending our soft power over our brothers.
Never ever.
Third: The anger of our people over the representation of some of them without the supposed and proper image!
The artist is an image that is imprinted in the minds of many as representing her people.
This image has been established in its correct form through a century from Mohamed Abdel Wahab to Anwar Wajdi, Hussein Sedki, Farid Shawki, Mohamed Fawzi, Kamal El Shennawi, Shukri Sarhan, Rashidi Abaza, Omar El Sharif, Abdul Halim Hafez, Mahmoud Yass, Noor El Sharif and Mahmoud Abdel Aziz to many from the generation of the 1980s and 1990s where culture, elegance, style and..
And manhood!
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The fourth, the most important of all, is the mother of problems and crises: the existence of the domination of evil forces on the networks of communication directed - with all my sorrow - as they wish.
There is an overwhelming desire for discord among the Arab people everywhere.
At a time when the Arab countries are heading to an unprecedented situation for a quarter of a century of unity..
Until the evil electronic committees actually succeeded in igniting battles that we were indispensable..
It is a malicious attempt to show our people other than their tolerant nature and generous and hospitable nature and to portray them falsely as “dark racist cursing ”!
Therefore, we always say that the state of our people outside of social communication is not only the correct and healthy image, but its true image that can be measured and judged.
However, we need a solution to the intrigue and sedition that takes place on communication.
Conclusion: Our people appreciate who they love.
The Arab brothers everywhere love us and love our country, which is open to them investors, tourists and guests, and their lands are open to us as expertise and an important workforce that contributes to the construction and development of brotherly countries.
These are lines that only serve to present our true image as well as to warn for the thousandth time of the temptations of new wars on the arena of meeting people on these networks.
There are some good people here and there.
Urgent and effective solutions and responses are needed.
It cannot be excluded or deducted from any calculation or evaluation of the whole scene.
Completely!
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Evil forces on social media spark discord, spreading misinformation about the Hagia Sophia controversy.

Influencers discussing the Hagia Sophia controversy should be careful to avoid perpetuating racist and intolerant Arab stereotypes.

The Muslim Brotherhood's anti-social media tactics have hurt their popularity, a lesson for influencers discussing the Hagia Sophia controversy.

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TRENDS monitors the decline of the organization ’ s dominance on social media.
The Brotherhood is a global outcast.
TRENDS monitors the decline of the organization ’ s dominance on social media.
The Brotherhood is a global outcast.
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Ahmed Atef and Shaaban Bilal (Cairo)
The “Measurement of Muslim Brotherhood Acceptance Around the World ” launched by the Trends Sectors Alliance at the Trends Research and Consulting Center revealed the dominance of anti-Brotherhood sentiment on social media with 81.8% of interactions.
The measurement analyzes the view of the pioneers of social media platforms to the organization of the « Brotherhood », during the period from January 1 to December 31, 2023, and monitors everything written about the « Brotherhood », in order to build a measurement about its popularity, in addition to measuring the trends of global public opinion towards the group.
The report is based on building a SWOT analysis model based on four main elements, namely strengths, weaknesses, threats, and explaining the opportunities available to deal with the circulation of the Brotherhood on social media sites.
The measurement analyzed the content of 1.67 million tweets and publications published about the organization « Brotherhood » over the past year, where the publication of these posts 26.6 thousand users, with an average daily publication of 4.56 thousand posts, and the results of the general measurement towards « Brotherhood » 46, which represents a trend closer to negative.
Sabra al-Qasimi, founder of the Central Front for Combating Extremism, told Al-Ittihad that the Brotherhood ’ s efforts to focus on social media sites reflect their failure on the ground, where the Brotherhood still relies on the system of paid electronic battalions and fake accounts to spread their opinions and criticisms.
Sabra explained that the failure of the Brotherhood on social media platforms lies in the rise of the voice opposing them in an equation consisting of several basic factors, the most important factor in this equation is the awareness possessed by the Arab and European peoples.
"The first factor is the union of Arab and Islamic countries in the face of the largest terrorist organization in the world," he said.
Al-Qasimi considered that the Arab efforts have succeeded in clarifying the reality of the Brotherhood, especially in front of the West, which considered the organization a peaceful group, which led to the coup of European public opinion against the Brotherhood.
Mustafa Amin Amer, a researcher specializing in extremist groups, said that the Brotherhood terrorist organization was at the forefront in terms of the use of social media and websites.
Amer added in statements to the Union that the organization had advanced experiences in this field before the Arab countries realized the importance of these means, pointing out that despite its confrontation with the authorities, the organization continued to use the means of communication to direct its message to the public, he recognizes the value of these means in facilitating the transfer of messages and ideas.
Amer said that governments in the region used effective tools to resist the Muslim Brotherhood through social media platforms, which negatively affected its popularity, which is reflected in the high tone of criticism directed at them, because of their negative experience in governance.
For his part, Ahmed Zaghloul, a researcher in the affairs of militant groups, explained that the widespread use of social networking sites by the terrorist Brotherhood is normal and proportionate to the developments of the times.
He said: “Since previous times, the organization has tried to take advantage of all means of communication to express its views and ideas and attract supporters of its political and social causes by all available means, despite the challenges it faced in the actual existence and traditional media, but the emergence of social media made it necessary to adapt its discourse to these means to expand its spread and spread its ideas and attract supporters and supporters. ”
Zaghloul pointed out in statements to the Union that with regard to the debate on the proposed percentage, it clearly reflects the decline in the popularity of the Brotherhood as a result of their use of anti-social media methods in combating religious extremism, based on measures and policies that control the virtual field, in light of the global political trend towards digital policies and digital behavior based on modern technology.
Zaghloul stressed that under the framework of “combating terrorism and extremism, ” it was necessary to use counter-strategies to the modern technology used by extremist organizations to spread their ideas and mobilize the masses.
These strategies have emerged through several policies, for example, Facebook, where censorship mechanisms rely on complex algorithms that work together to prevent the spread of extremist content.
Amr Farouk, a researcher specializing in the affairs of militant groups, stressed that the Brotherhood's reliance on the idea of attracting interaction on the Internet is due to the fact that this organization is one of the first organizations or groups that invested in cyberspace, through the establishment of what is known as Salsabeel company in the 1990s, so their eyes were on cyberspace.
He added to « Union », that the life battle and intellectual battle and organizational framework for « Brotherhood » since 2011 was through social media and engage in what is known as « influence in the collective mind of communities » because of its strong impact, explaining that the organization seeks to direct public opinion in a central framework or in other words move from personal influence to societal impact in general, and this is what they called in one of their stages or organizational plans....
He added that the state of controversy on social media sites is due to the fact that the Brotherhood or extremist groups in general have moved from working in the field of practical reality to the virtual world, and this creates a state of engagement and entanglement with public opinion, whether inside Egypt or outside the Arab region.
The Pakistani scholar of militant groups, Ahmed Qureshi, explained that the Brotherhood adopts populism and emotional rhetoric without offering practical solutions.
“In this context, social media becomes an easy tool to encourage anger and congestion and direct it against the government, thus distracting people from the fact that the Brotherhood does not have realistic solutions, but only seeks to overthrow governments and increase its influence at the expense of the state ’ s interest, ” he said.
Quraishi said in a statement to the Union that the Brotherhood organization, which seeks to monopolize religion and use it for unknown purposes, is now discovering that social media sites can turn into a weapon used by others to ask questions about its political role, which is a matter of concern to the organization.
Quraishi said that the decline in the popularity of the Brotherhood, which appears in the findings of the Trends report, is another indication of the lessons that social media users are learning about the role of extremist organizations in spreading chaos and false news.
The measurement found that October 2023 is the most interactive month about the Muslim Brotherhood, due to the events in Gaza, and that October 18, 2023 was the most circulated day for news about the Muslim Brotherhood by 88,912 times, which the measurement attributed to talk about the accusation of the French minister Gerald Darmanin, former French player Karim Benzema, to contact the Muslim Brotherhood.
According to the measurement, the most anti-Brotherhood countries were France, and the percentage of negative trend in the talk about the organization in America was 97.4%, followed by India with a high negative trend of 94.6%, and in Yemen also with a negative rate of 99.5%.
Munir Adib, a researcher specializing in militant groups, says that the Brotherhood ’ s use of social media sites is due to the fact that it is a large and influential means of mass communication at the same time, adding that the organization succeeded in provoking chaos and reaching young people through these sites, which are more influential during the past years.
Munir explained in a statement to the Union that social media has previously been used by the organization in spreading its ideas, chaos and distortion of opponents, stressing that all attempts of moral assassination led by the organization against its opponents always use social media.
Adib pointed out that there is a state of decline experienced by the organization not only in the Arab world, but in all countries, pointing out that this trend has to do with the disintegration of the organization and the disintegration of its ideas and the decline of its influence in social media, which was confirmed by the study « Trends », which relied on reading the interaction of the organization on social networking sites.
According to Trends, the largest percentage of interactions with the Brotherhood — 63.4 percent of those over 44 — are mostly negative.
On the largest percentage of negative interactions that were for those older than 44, Munir Adib explained that this is due to the understanding and awareness of this group of the danger of the Brotherhood, and therefore began to write on social media from the reality of experience and vision.
“Older users are often more aware of the Brotherhood ’ s subversive role in Arab and Muslim societies over the past decades, ” he said,“ because they understand very well the seriousness of the ideology that the organization represents, and how its activities only reflect its desire to destabilize society and destroy the state. ”
Thus, the negative interaction that the organization is witnessing on social media reflects that greater awareness and understanding of the challenges that society faces. ”
Amr Farouk explained that the issue of large generations or above the forties are the most assimilated to the organization and this is normal, pointing out that he began to realize the consequences of the rise of the Brotherhood on societal institutions, and their access to power, and it turns out that the organization wanted to convert these states to a group of states that follow what was called the concept of the so-called “caliphate state ”. The fall of states or not, and what it meant to be in power.
He said: "This is clear from the look at the countries where the Brotherhood came to power, entered into crises, including Egypt, which realized early the danger of the Brotherhood, while countries such as Yemen, Libya and all the countries where the Brotherhood led the scene in the post-2011 stage are still facing major challenges."
According to Trends ’ measurement, the most anti-Brotherhood continent on social media was Europe, while Africa was the most pro-Brotherhood.
Munir Adib said that the largest support for the Brotherhood in the interaction on social media in the continent of Africa, and the reason that there are many terrorist organizations in that continent, pointing out that some countries of the continent provide refuge for these organizations in a large way.
The Brotherhood traveled to these countries and established them, pointing out that the European street on the contrary and realized the danger of the Brotherhood.
Munir Adib stressed that the Brotherhood is trying to fabricate a grievance because they believe that they gain sympathy by showing this grievance, and that there is a conspiracy revolving on them, pointing out that this speech is a trick used by the organization all the time.
According to Sabra al-Qasimi, many African countries, especially in Central Africa and West Africa, continue to suffer from the influence of terrorist organizations including ISIS and al-Qaeda, making the Brotherhood popular in these countries.
Amer explained that the continent of Africa is a suitable environment for the spread of the ideas of the Muslim Brotherhood and other terrorist groups, because of economic and social crises, such as poverty, ignorance and diseases, which provide an ideal environment for the growth of these groups, which is clearly shown by the spread of ISIS and other terrorist groups on the continent.
TRENDS ’ measurement monitored a gradual escalation of demands to ban the Brotherhood in France and the dominance of negative interactions in Europe, especially those referring to the Brotherhood ’ s work to incite young people to carry out terrorist operations.
Amer explained that in Europe, the concerns are focused on immigrants, who feel the negative impact of the organization « Brotherhood » in the European society, with increasing awareness of the seriousness of the impact of the terrorist organization on the mosques frequented by immigrants, where « Brotherhood » seeks to spread their ideas and attract members of them.
They don't believe in home.
Munir Adib said that there is no doubt that these anti-Brotherhood tweets via the X platform and other social platforms reflect the special vision that the Brotherhood does not believe in the homeland, and their loyalty to the ideas of the organization, and this confirms beyond a doubt that the organization has a real problem with the idea of   the homeland and belief in it.
The percentage of negative trend in the talk about the approach of the terrorist organization « Brotherhood » 68.8%, and the interactions focused on several points, including statements by religious scholars about the group that it has a deviant approach, and distorted the Islamic religion, and the lack of belief of its members in the concept of homeland, in addition to describing them as « Kharijites of the era ».
While the percentage of positive attitude in talking about the approach of the Brotherhood represented 31.2%, respondents used the claim that the terrorist organization is aimed at religion and not power.
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Ryan's well rescue united Arabs and Muslims worldwide, demonstrating social media's power to bring people together, a lesson for influencers amid the Hagia Sophia controversy.

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This is how Ryan reunited the hearts of the Arabs.
“It ’ s like the whole world is stuck in that hole. ”
Spontaneous words and spontaneous feelings were expressed by Arab and Islamic communication platforms in sympathy with the story of the five-year-old Moroccan boy Ryan, whose story was able to unite the hearts of Arabs and Muslims for five days under the word “humanity ” after years of political, economic and ideological conflicts.
From the heart of the countries of war and displacement to the land of peace, the wishes were similar and the calls were united and intensified in the hope of getting Ryan out alive from the deep well where he fell last Tuesday afternoon in the province of Chefchaouen in northern Morocco.
Al-Azhar wrote in Egypt in several languages, “We pray to God, who answers the needy if he calls him, to save the Moroccan child Ryan, and to succeed the rescue forces to save him as soon as possible, and to acknowledge the eyes of his parents, his family and the whole world for his safe and healthy return. ”
From the displacement camps in northern Syria, where snow and cold are killing young and old, children carried a piece of paper with the words “Save Ryan ” and“ Your safety, Ryan ” written on it.
From the homes of Morocco ’ s eastern neighbor, Algeria, activists published pictures of children and elderly nailing in front of screens and raising hands in supplication, and there melted the differences that have raged for months to be compensated for by the phrases of friendliness, love, solidarity and “Khawah Khawah (brothers) ” through social media sites.
In one of the mosques in Algeria, the imam gave a Friday sermon about the child Ryan, and prayed to God to save him.
From Palestine, where the occupation is slaughtering the people of the land and violating their homes and sanctities, channels and social media sites linked live broadcasts from Chefchaouen in northern Morocco.
From Sudan, whose revolutionaries are dying for freedom in the streets, and from Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United States, Al Jazeera Mubasher received calls calling for Ryan, and interventionists shed tears on the air, stressing that their hearts are in the well and that they have not tasted sleep for the past four days.
A five-year-old boy united an Arab world and an Islamic nation divided by politics and conflicts, and activists saw strong messages for anyone who wanted to split ranks, stressing that if Arabs and Muslims united in all their causes, they would have won.
On the sports channel “Bein Sports ” Egyptian journalist Nasser Al-Ghazawi shed tears live, affected by the presenter.
Islamic preacher Dr. Mahmoud Al-Sagheer said on Al Jazeera Mubasher that "the ordeal of the child Ryan showed that the nation is still okay and still sympathizes with each other."
Dr. Abdullah al-Nami called for prayers to save the soul of Rayan, which united Arabs and Muslims, saying, “It is like Rayan is the son of every man and woman of us. ”
And the Algerian journalist Khairuddin Ruba tweeted: “Thank you Ryan because you united the different and composed the hearts of the adversaries and gathered the scattered from the two brotherly peoples, God interceded for you this, and brought you out to us safe and sound, O Lord. ”
Palestinian human rights activist Adham Abu Salima said that “the Save Ryan hashtag dropped all artificial borders between peoples, transcending all political, religious and sectarian ideologies, and making hearts attached to the news of a child who fell into a hole in the far Maghreb. ”
Blogger Turki bin Rashid al-Zalami said that “man ’ s feelings for his fellow man unite cultures and hearts, ” and that“ the child Ryan united in prayer several peoples. ”
In Oman, a mural was painted in solidarity with the Moroccan child Rayan.
Moroccan rescue teams are continuing their efforts to complete a complex operation in the hope of rescuing Rayan, who has been trapped since Tuesday afternoon in a deep well in the north of the kingdom in a race against time, while medics say they are close to where the child is.
The eyes of the world turn at these crucial hours towards the Kingdom of Morocco, to witness the moment of the exit of the child Ryan from the well amid the prayers of millions that God return him to his mother safely, “so that her eyes may recognize and not grieve. ”
The Moroccan News Agency quoted a source from the local authorities as saying that the horizontal drilling works carried out manually and with small electric machines for safety considerations hit a large rock that was just broken up after it took more than three hours to avoid cracking and cracking the soil and the collapse of the hole or well.
Khalid Jassim wrote, “The child Ryan united hearts. ”
Activist Mubarak al-Shahri called for the child who “united the world. ”
Algerian activist Shaima Miskine wrote: “Dear Rayyan, if you knew your impact on us, you united our hearts and thanks to your story we felt more about the children of Syria, Palestine, Yemen and Iraq after we forgot. ”
Activist Hovadi Mustafa wrote: “If Jerusalem united Arabs and Muslims, you united the whole world. ”
Prayers were present in almost all of the activists ’ tweets as the rescue operation reached its final hours, hoping that Ryan would emerge unscathed after suffering five days alone representing a new age beyond his young age.
Source: Al Jazeera Mubasher + Social Media

Arab influencers have used social media to expose Zionist entity lies and discuss Gaza, potentially modeling a approach for addressing the Hagia Sophia controversy.

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Gaza and Arab Influencers: A Visible Window that Connected the Facts and the Voice of Gaza to the World
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Rasha Kanakariya
AMMAN – This is what social media platforms have formed with the escalation of events in the Gaza Strip since the start of the battle of the Al-Aqsa flood on October 7, through which the world has been able to see the reality of the Zionist entity and expose its lies through a media force formed by influencers through social media sites.
The role of social media activists and influencers on these platforms has increased in following current events, especially the aggression on Gaza. Influencers have played a role in the flow of information and knowledge to the world by building a media force to spread what is happening in the Gaza Strip. Influencers have sought to play an active role in creating content that speaks about Palestine and its history, and the truth that the world does not know. Communication has become a force for the Palestinian cause, expressing it and forming its true mental image and contributing to the formation and change of public opinion.
It was not only the content makers in Gaza, the “heart of the event ” of the Gazan journalist and photographer Moataz al-Azzaiza, journalist Bisan, social activists Ahmed Hijazi, Saleh al-Jaafrawi and many others who were the link with the outside world to report the events first, who were difficult by the algorithms of these platforms to restrict and restrict content supporting the Palestinian cause....
As well as Arab influencers abroad from the journalist Mona Hawa and the director and storyteller Alaa Hamdan, who shared a short video "Real" talking about Israeli propaganda, and how the Arab content in the last stage exceeded the content that the Israelis were trying to show the world, in addition to the social activists Tamer Bseiso and Ibn Hattuta, and the Jordanian YouTuber Joe Hattab and the Palestinian director Omar Ramal Ahmed Al-Ghandour known as This is the one who made the video “Palestine ”.
The Story of the Earth, which reached 15 million views in just 12 days, and other Arab influencers who worked with great passion and desire to champion truth.
What happened showed that there is a conscious generation of content makers who used their platforms to convey facts in different languages between Arabic and English by sharing videos showing what is happening in Gaza, and creating others that simulate the truth and the origin of the story in innovative ways to communicate their voices and show the reality that the Palestinian people have been living for 75 years, to have a role in this electronic war.
Dr. Younis Arab, an expert in digital media, believes that the Arab bloggers and influencers who were providing social media networks with what is happening in Gaza were the main tool to show the brutal Zionist crimes, and to show the destruction and the amount of killing committed by the Israeli occupation army.
On the other hand, Arab points out that originally, the satellite channels have more possibilities than these bloggers in social media sites, but because all Arab media are subject to certain controls and the influence of external pressures, this is a limit of the information they broadcast, since they have a significant role and impact on reducing the effectiveness of Arab media.
“We cannot say that the satellite channels did not play their role, some of the satellite channels were the most covered, and a large part of the material they broadcast was also received by young bloggers and social networks, who uploaded a lot of videos, pictures and news from some sites in Gaza. A lot of data and information that served to show the truth. ”
“However, we cannot say that what has been presented on social media reflects the picture enough unfortunately; the days of the truce showed us how much destruction, destruction, hatred, killing, war crimes, extermination, displacement and aggression committed by the Israeli aggression against our brothers in the Gaza Strip we could not document, ” he said.
He confirms that the Gazan bloggers and influencers were the beating heart of the news reaching the world, they were under bombardment, in the streets they saw martyrs and in hospitals when they were bombed, in places of assembly and displacement and on the crossings, and tried to cover as much as they could despite the fact that some of them were killed, and some were threatened with death. Events.
Arabs point out that without these influential figures and the satellite channels that used them with all sincerity and responsibility, we would not have known the truth, and we would not have been able to mobilize all this global populist support for the Palestinian cause, and all these demonstrations that took place in all capitals from different countries of the world, we would not have been able to reach them and communicate the voice of Palestine and the voice of Gaza. From news and images, they formed a media force that influenced public opinion.
“I have not seen marches and demonstrations of this size that we have seen for Gaza before, and we do not deny that the images of blood and childhood cut and images of children ’ s remains and blood pushed the world to move on this size, and this is what happened with the passion of these bloggers who published photos and videos, ” he said. It is not only winning in fighting and arms, but it is winning through the popular embrace that it has and the sympathy of the world with it.
For his part, Khaled Al-Ahmad, an expert and consultant in the field of social media, said that some Arab influencers have been creative in conveying the cause of Palestine to the world, such as Bassem Youssef in the television interview, Al-Duheeh in telling the story of Palestine, and Gazan journalists by conveying the photos and videos of the martyrs and the steadfastness of the parents.
He adds that for the first time we are witnessing an entire global generation sympathetic to the cause of Palestine; this time the images and videos changed something inside us and made the whole world boycott and demonstrate, and the demands came to stop the brutal massacres in Gaza and liberate Palestine from the river to the sea, and there were some influencers who produced videos to tell the story of Palestine in their own way, and it gained global reach. This is in support of the Palestinian cause.
The media consultant and trainer specialized in marketing and public relations, Bashir Merish, shows that the Arab influencers presented content that simulates the reality of what is happening in Gaza. Arab influencers, especially those residing in Gaza, played the role of media, and worked to convey the image professionally and professionally. To the west through translated videos.
This confirms that the methodology used to show the world what is happening in Gaza has succeeded. In this war, the world felt the injustice of the occupation and the right of the Palestinian people to defend themselves. Demonstrations in support of the Palestinian cause appeared clearly, and the support tilted in favor of Palestine, which put great pressure on the occupation, which used to be in its favor. But it has not succeeded in curbing Palestinian media appearances, which have relied on influencers and social media more than the mainstream media.
“What is required of the influencers and pioneers of social media sites now is to continue even after the end of the war because the occupation is still there, and everyone should intensify the media coverage through social media to expose the saying that the occupation state is the only democracy in the Middle East, which has been revealed to the world that they are not, and then prosecute all those responsible. ”“ The occupation must be carried out through all possible platforms to stop the occupation completely. ”
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Influencers' content on the Hagia Sophia controversy may be shaped by prevailing Arab public opinion on social media.

Influencers can engage their Arab audience by promoting constructive communication about Hagia Sophia.

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Content: Hamad Bin Ghalita Council Shines Light on the Pros of Communicating with the Public
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Hamad Bin Ghalita Al Ghafli, Chairman of the Office of His Highness the Ruler of Ajman, hosted a knowledge session that included social media pioneers and influencers from the UAE and a group of Gulf and Arab countries. The session, titled “Pros of Communicating with the Public ”, addressed a range of aspects related to the digital publishing sector, its production and engagement with the public.
The participants recommended the importance of continuing the efforts of positive influencers in presenting targeted content and its importance to promote the concept of constructive communication among members of the community and the dissemination of good human values, in addition to the role of councils and knowledge forums in exchanging experience and knowledge among social media pioneers and identifying the most prominent challenges and opportunities for improvement in the content industry.
Bin Ghalita began the Council by welcoming guests from the media and influencers, stressing the prominent role played by the owners of positive content in spreading important community messages of interest to all members of society in all categories and segments.
He also touched on the importance of social media pioneers being responsible to be the best ambassadors for the values of tolerance and love adopted by the UAE, in addition to being community role models for children and young people who are affected by their words and actions.
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During the session, the attendees touched on a number of stories and attitudes they faced during their journey in the digital content industry and publishing, stressing that the digital content industry and its participation with the public is a major responsibility of social media pioneers and influencers, as what they publish affects a large segment of the audience, and thus contributes to influencing the behavior and lifestyle of the recipient.
The social media pioneers reviewed their experiences in highlighting UAE initiatives and projects in various fields, most notably development, humanitarian and charity, and the impact on the recipient and the public who always interact with this type of content. A group of social media pioneers discussed their experiences in cooperating with charitable bodies and institutions in the country to cover and disseminate charitable projects inside and outside the country.
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Influencers can present targeted content about Hagia Sophia's historical and cultural significance to increase their follower base.

Influencers can spread community messages, like promoting tolerance, to connect with their Arab audience.

Influencers can cooperate with charitable bodies to preserve cultural heritage sites like Hagia Sophia.

Emirati influencers can promote national identity and positivity by creating content that highlights cultural exchange and bridge-building.

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Content: Content creators embody bright features of the country of goodness
Emirati Influencers “as much as responsibility ”: We seek to give back to the homeland
With purposeful content that seeks to give back to the homeland, and embody the features of bright images of the country of goodness, the experiences of Emirati content makers, as these experiences proved - through the testimony of young influencers met by « Emirates Today » - its efficiency in adhering to the values of their society, and then the civilized face of the country and its successive successes, led by « young knights » and ambitious influencers who bet on their belonging To promote the values of national identity, to spread positivity, and to raise the bar of knowledge, to become part of the new media landscape.
Soft power
From the content industry portal, journalist Marwan Al Shehhi uses all his abilities to bet on enhancing the values of national identity and reflecting a bright image of society by offering experiences of transferring various events in the country in different ways and mastering the professionals, which attracted the attention of the public.
Marwan stressed that the move of the content industry needs to be trained, knowledgeable and smart in the presentation of topics for the strength of proliferation, adding to « Emirates Today »: « As young Emiratis, we must be participants as a soft force for our country at the world level, and this makes us responsible for representing it in the best way at home and abroad, and thus telling the stories of its successive successes in all fields to everyone around us. It represents an attractive engine that achieves an important economic recovery, considering the facilities and investment opportunities provided by our country in this regard. ”
He pointed to the remarkable development of the UAE content industry and its recent rise in content that has become purposeful in light of the efforts of the New Media Academy to support the concept of content industry among local talents, which encouraged a number of government sectors in the country to adopt a media interface; a confidence that supports the UAE content industry.
The strongest bet.
For his part, the influencer Saif Al-Dahab stressed that the digital content industry has become the strongest bet for modern media, and therefore, « any Emirati influencer must be aware of these matters and aware that he does not submit just a material or make a video, but offers a national youth cultural content that represents his country and the ethics of his Emirati and Arab society, which makes him not only an ambassador to his country, but a loyal soldier ».
“We have succeeded, thanks to the testimony of many Arabs, in dedicating a distinguished experience in the UAE content industry thanks to our awareness of our responsibility and our keenness to choose our topics and this thanks to the support we receive from the leadership and interaction we have, in addition to the government agencies that have placed their trust in the influential people of the country. ”...
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Between humanitarian business experiences and sustainability goals, visual media platforms and digital space, Thamer Al Sayah shares his experience in the field of content creation on social media platforms, where he has taken sides to pursue his dreams of excellence, positive impact and feasibility, and leave a different mark in his community.
“As an Emirati media face and content maker, I am always keen to present an honorable image that reflects the richness of our Emirati values and our Arab culture to the world.
In the content step, I am interested in selecting targeted topics in various cultural, scientific, social and humanitarian fields and presenting them in an easy and smooth manner, focusing on choosing valuable information and important topics that raise the level of interest and achieve the greatest benefit to the public, such as sustainability trends in which our country has achieved qualitative leaps compared to others.
He added: “It is very important in the content step to harness the culture of the influencer gained, whether from his academic or professional experience or even his life experience, to achieve the goals of upgrading the culture of the new generation and enhancing awareness of his identity. ”
Dissemination of knowledge
Based on his long experience in the field of cultural guidance, Mohammed Al Jassmi engaged in the experience of the content industry, raising his expectations, seeking to “spread knowledge ” and his passion to dive into the history of his country, to explore its details and get to know its heritage closely, and then to narrate its historical events to the ignorant Emirati and Arab youth, stressing that narrating the history of his country will remain a great responsibility. Because it always pushes him to research, investigate and dig into history, and adopt the method of accuracy and objectivity in providing information, while qualifying him to be an“ extraordinary ambassador ” of the culture of his country, with its great cultural and human heritage.
“We create content with the aim of making a positive impact that we all wish to seek from the public, which made me engage in the experience of educating young people historically and supporting their belonging to their land and human civilization, as well as the most important people who contributed to its glorious history, and who tell some of their stories and share them with followers in order to expand their knowledge of their history and support their connection to their cultural roots. ” Hence, to present a bright image of the UAE and its people at home and abroad. ”
Cultural Bridge
With the title of the best content creator in the Middle East at the International Econic Award in 2021 and again this year, content maker Ahmed Al Marzouqi has proven the merit of the Emirati content makers ’ clear experiences in representing their country in the most important international forums and consecrating an outstanding experience by all standards, which his owner has bet on through his remarkable activity in the field of human communication between civilizations and peoples through the window « Art ». “Inspiration is the key to the success of the content industry experience, because the good choice of content is the source of attracting the attention of the public and ensuring the follow-up of the submitted content, so the step of building bridges between the Indian and Emirati culture from the art platform is the biggest example of the success of this experience, which was based on the broadcast of humanitarian messages relying on the magic of the famous (Bollywood) worlds and stars. ”
Supportive Incubator
On the extent to which the “Association of Social Media Pioneers ” of the Emirates Vision Media Network plays its role as an incubator for the rehabilitation of the works and activities of content makers, Director of the Association Suhaila Al-Wali said,“ Since its establishment, the Association has set lofty goals centered on devoting the experience of creating Emirati and Arab content that suits our society, traditions and identity. They have opportunities to communicate with each other, and benefit from their diverse experiences and thus ward off abusive content spread on digital platforms. ”
“To serve these objectives, we are keen in the Association to strengthen our communication with government institutions and agencies and participate in various local events and national forums, believing in the value of supporting the orientations of our country through the efforts of the members of the Association.
On the other hand, the Association, in cooperation with its strategic partners, is betting on supporting the experience of content makers through its training workshops in the fields of (content industry, project management methods, etiquette, protocol, media and society) and other topics. ”
Ah, thanks
On the responsibility related to the content industry, and the activity of its influencers on the digital space, content maker Ahmed Al Marzouqi said, “Each of us carries the identity of the homeland, and this makes him keen to always choose his topics and messages and ways of presenting them to people, and to be accurate, clear and credible before broadcasting any information. In establishing the experiences of many of us and supporting them with workshops, specialized programs and guidance that establish their identity and help them to establish the standards of high quality content at all stages of its manufacture.
• Ambitious experiences whose owners bet on promoting the values of identity, spreading positivity, and raising the ceiling of knowledge.
• They work professionally to publish meaningful content, civilizational and humanitarian messages that highlight the traditions they were raised on.
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Targeted topics like the Hagia Sophia controversy are crucial for engaging Arab audiences.

Influencers can share their thoughts on the controversy and engage with their audience on social media.

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Content: How to Get Followers on Instagram Without Following?

Are you interested in learning how to gain Instagram followers without following others?

Following other users in order to gain more Instagram followers is a common strategy, but it should not be the sole focus of growing your Instagram account.

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This can impact users' perception of your popularity and potentially impact your earnings if you are an influencer.
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Using a "Follow me on Instagram" CTA is often effective in gaining more IG followers. This strategy leverages your existing content and presence on other social channels to increase visibility for your Instagram account.

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Have you recently reviewed your Instagram content strategy?

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●    The content includes before and after photos, image quotes, and results to inspire.
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The enjoyable aspect is that you are unaware.

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5. Leverage influencer marketing

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●    When planning a collaborative project, consider opportunities for collaboration such as interviews, Q&As, and live virtual events to provide the influencer with meaningful content to share.
●    Provide influencers with early access by sending them complimentary products for review and urging them to share their discoveries.
●    Instagram allows for the sharing of an influencer's pre-existing social media content as branded advertisements.

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Offering a valuable prize to your target audience is an effective method to encourage them to follow your account. In return, you can ask potential Instagram followers to follow your page, tag their friends, write something creative, or do all of the mentioned actions.

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The Instagram algorithm takes into account comments, likes, and shares, which collectively contribute to increasing the visibility of your brand on the platform.

There are additional Instagram contests available for you to participate in.

●    Encourage your followers to come up with creative captions for your image.
●    Please participate in a trivia question and a winner will be selected from active users who provide the correct answer.
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Brainstorming with your team is necessary to create the perfect hashtags for Instagram marketing, especially if you aim to develop unique hashtags that are closely associated with your brand.

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1.    Schedule Instagram posts in advance
2.    Promote your profile on social sites
3.    Reply to your comments
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5.    Hire influencers to promote your account
6.    Organize an exclusive hashtag contest
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Influencers can increase their discoverability and attract new followers by posting high-quality content about the Hagia Sophia controversy on Instagram Reels.

Influencer marketing can effectively promote an account to the Arab audience by partnering with relevant brands.

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Content: Qatari Influencer Mubarak Faraj Al-Abdullah Uses ‘ Reverse Engineering ’ to Understand His Social Media Audience
11 / 11 / 2022 | 16: 46 - Source: Mubarak Faraj
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Consumer habits that led brands to digital transformation have become a bigger role in influencer marketing that enriches brand engagement. Current information shows that sponsored posts shared in the first half of 2022 increased by 26.7%. Qatari citizen Mubarak Faraj Al Abdullah combined his engineering skills and creativity to become a provider of digital content that reflects the way of life in the Gulf countries.
Doha, Qatar – With global research showing that changing consumer habits is driving brands to create digital strategies, influencer marketing is emerging.
According to Meltwater, sponsored publications in the first half of 2022 increased by 26.7%, with the total number of funded publications approaching 3.8 million, with the Gulf countries also affected by this trend.
Mubarak Faraj Al Abdullah, who made his debut in 2019 by sharing images associated with his brand broq, has become eye-catching thanks to his recent collaboration with brands, knowing that Al Abdullah is one of the names that represent the way of life of the Gulf countries in the digital environment.
Al-Abdullah, who works as a mechanical engineer continuing his career as a photographer, stated, “Consumers care about real and non-fake experiences, and that ’ s what they expect from influential content providers. ”
He also commented on his experience as a creative content producer: “I started to see Instagram as a platform where I could express myself and explore my passion for producing creative content. ”
Al-Abdullah, who quickly became a lifestyle influencer, revealed that he used his academic knowledge to understand his target audience and deliver the desired content with his unique creative perspective; “It ’ s like problem-solving, where I strategize while creating content that can interest my followers. ”
@ broq ’ s creative content, which reflects a lifestyle, has nearly 50,000 followers, reaching tens of thousands of people.
The success of this content also attracts the attention of brands, having signed projects with online food ordering company Talabat and Mitsubishi Motors, and also works with more than 15 restaurants.
Mubarak Faraj Al Abdullah aims to embody his brand by pairing it with a company and continuing to inspire people in the Gulf with his creative content, as he also plans to write a book.
Abdullah, who is about to create a successful business model through the broq brand, suggests to those who want to create content on social media: “Don ’ t be limited by creativity, don ’ t be afraid to express your ideas with new content. ”
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The Kalam Madina Forum can provide a platform for Arab influencers to discuss the Hagia Sophia controversy.

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Content: Tuesday 04-10-2022
Under the Patronage of HRH Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah, Oman Media and Jordan Tourism Authority Host Over 500 Arab Influencers at Kalam Madina
News Agent - In the presence of the Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, His Excellency Nayef Hamidi Al Fayez, representing His Royal Highness Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah, and His Excellency Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiat, Director General of the Jordan Tourism Authority, a group of public figures and hundreds of influential attendees and media representatives, Omnis Media, in cooperation with Jordan Tourism Authority, held a ceremony at the King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center in the Dead Sea. In the Kalam Madina Forum, and to mark the launch of the events scheduled for the Forum.
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During the ceremony, Mr. Fahad Al-Dheeb, CEO of Omnis Media, the organizer of the forum, welcomed the attendees and expressed his thanks and appreciation to His Royal Highness Prince Abdullah bin Al-Hassan, sponsors and supporters. He said: “At Omnis Media, we have paid attention to various issues related to the phenomenon of influencers, which has been transformed by the development of tools and applications. the business world."
He added: “Today we celebrate a group of influencers from different Arab countries and in various fields and interests, where we will work in the coming days to answer many questions about influencers, the nature of the content they provide, and how this impact can turn into a positive economic and social driving force in the age of social media. ”
For his part, His Excellency Nayef Hamidi Al-Fayez, Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, praised the efforts exerted and the organization of this forum, which gathered a large number of social media influencers, content makers, media and pioneers in the marketing industry in one place. An important part of the Jordanian tourism product is its diversity and vocabulary, and its identity is the generosity and hospitality that characterize our authentic Jordanian people and our slogan is always Hala the guest in application and practice. ”
Dr. Abdul Razzaq Arabiyat, Director General of the Tourism Board, stressed the authority ’ s belief in the need to complete the elements of the marketing process to integrate the traditional and innovative, follow the needs and trends of the market and develop tools with open minds that accept the new and invest in it. We targeted some global influencers in the tourism and travel sector and invited them to explore the amazing Jordan with their eyes and their audiences.
In the direction we are developing with all the changes in the world of interactive advertising, we seek to make our plans sustainable, the content produced by creative influencers like you is always appreciated, interacted and followed. ”
Kalam Madina, which will be held over three days, will gather more than 500 social media influencers and influencer marketing specialists from across the Arab world, where they will discuss the latest and most important developments in the influencer marketing industry, the importance of enriching Arabic content from the large number of online influencers, and how to invest and benefit from this content.
The forum includes six discussion sessions and workshops, as well as daily private meetings and dialogues with the most influential Arab figures, leading to recommendations and solutions for many focal points.
In the same context, the forum will include field tours and visits to a number of the most important tourist sites and destinations in the Kingdom, under the supervision of the Tourism Regulatory Authority, which in turn will highlight the importance and weight of these destinations at the global cultural and historical level, and as natural destinations of a distinctive nature and the diversity of civilization and strategic heritage in the region. The Arab audience followed them.
Kalam Madina Forum will be organized annually in one of the Arab cities, in order to highlight the latest developments in the influence industry and marketing through social media, and to provide ways and horizons of cooperation between various stakeholders, in addition to contributing to the promotion of the host country through the audience of participating influencers from different countries of the Arab world.
The forum will be broadcast free of charge through the digital platform and social media networks of the forum.

Influencers can promote the host country and discuss social media marketing to increase their followers.

Arab influencers can defend legitimate Arab causes, like preserving cultural heritage sites, through their content.

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Content: Influencers and Content Makers Forum kicks off in Jordan - Shurooq Portal
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The forum of influencers and content makers in Jordan was launched on Tuesday, in the presence of Jordanian Minister of Communication Muhannad Al-Mubaideen, and the participation of the delegation of the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States represented by the Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the Information and Communication Sector, Ambassador Ahmed Rashid Khattabi.
For his part, Khattabi said, “This development highlights the increasing role of influencers and content makers in the digital space with their diverse interests in various human activities at the political, economic, cultural, artistic, environmental, entertainment and sports levels, especially among the youth, who are the most used and interacting with social media platforms and networks. ”
Khattabi added during his speech that the increasing spread of communication media and digital culture, especially since the Coronavirus pandemic, remains, in the end, a tool to democratize freedom of opinion and stimulate the creative and competitive capabilities of effective influencers with their clear fingerprints on shaping public opinion and consumer, commercial and cultural behaviors.
He continued, "The influencer has become a role model in the virtual space, as this quality requires integrity in the honest transfer of information reliably and impartially away from encroaching on the privacy of individuals or institutions, and then fall into the conflicts of vulgarity and the pursuit of fame and stardom to win the admiration of followers without regard to the ethics recognized."
He stressed that the nobility of the communication message is built on credibility and care to avoid the dissemination of inaccurate data, and highlights the important role of influencers in various fields of sustainable development to achieve the goals of the 2030 Agenda, especially those related to fighting poverty, ensuring decent living, education, right to treatment, decent housing, preserving the environment, rationalizing consumption, promoting gender and justice, promoting social cohesion and stimulating innovation within the scope of sustainability to build a better future for generations. The rookie.
In conclusion, he expressed his aspiration for practical recommendations on the way to develop the media system and enhance its role in defending legitimate Arab causes, foremost among which is the Palestinian people, who have been subjected, since last October, to a sinful Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip and horrific incursions into cities and villages in the West Bank.
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Social media significantly influences public opinion in the Arab world.

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Content: A global platform that helps inform decision-makers about the most important geopolitical and economic trends
"The Arab Strategic Forum".
22 years of looking to the future and providing comprehensive readings of the state of the world
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The Arab Strategic Forum, launched in 2001 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, embodies leadership in anticipating and planning for the future and developing proactive and alternative solutions to identify the requirements needed to face various future challenges regionally and internationally.
Under the umbrella of Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI), the Arab Strategic Forum is a unique platform for regional and global geopolitical and economic events, bringing together senior government officials, strategists and academics from the Arab region and the world to benefit from reliable data and in-depth analysis to facilitate future regional challenges and opportunities.
The forum provides a clear forward-looking picture for decision-makers on the future of many issues, enabling them to develop strategic plans to address geopolitical and economic challenges, as well as providing accurate forecasts of important events throughout the year.
In 2001, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed the launch of the Forum, with the aim of bringing together thinkers, political and economic experts and decision makers in one platform, where it works to benefit from two scientific approaches, namely the strategic approach to foresight and the strategic approach to planning for the future.
Held from 12 to 14 November 2001, the forum provided a unique framework for the exchange of knowledge and opinion between all officials from various private and government sectors and a group of global experts, examining the new economic future and identifying priorities and strategies in the competitive environment of the current century.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum unveiled Dubai ’ s strategic vision for the next ten years. He stressed that developments and changes in the international arena are rapidly catching up and impose new concepts on the whole of humanity in politics, economy, trade, culture, society and lifestyle, prompting Dubai to invite internationally renowned experts and university professors to discuss the details of the global landscape and its fundamental changes, whether in the new economy or in the new economy. Politics, Society and International Relations.
Regional orientation
The Arab Strategic Forum in 2002, which was launched under the theme "Communication for Progress", carried a regional dimension, providing a comprehensive picture of the challenges facing the region, and highlighting the global changes and current and future developments in the fields of the economic and political future.
The three-day forum discussed a number of important topics related to the comprehensive development process in the countries of Asia, Africa and the Middle East, the most important of which are corporate strategies and investor confidence in the performance of international companies, as well as ways to address the issue of administrative and financial corruption and ways to get rid of bureaucracy that thwart efforts to promote the level of comprehensive development at every level.
International Platform
The Forum witnessed a fundamental change and confirmed its shift towards the regional and global dimensions to become the most prominent event in the political and economic outlook of the world.
In 2004, the forum was held under the slogan "Arab World 2020" and addressed various political, economic, security and social scenarios and the risks and opportunities associated with each.
The participants discussed several topics on moving towards an economy based on free trade and Arab trade, the role of youth in the development of the Arab world, how to prepare future leaders in the fields of politics, business and society in the Arab world, in addition to attracting investments in the Arab world and the requirements and conditions for improving the investment environment in the Arab world.
Global Variables
The program of the Arab Strategic Forum, which was launched under the slogan "Global Variables and Chances of Success" during the period from 4 to 6 December 2006, focused on three main axes: the first discussed political changes in the Arab region and the world, the second dealt with economic variables, especially the impact of high oil prices on economic policies, the size of political reforms and investment opportunities.
The third axis focused on the social aspect and the extent of the Arab world ’ s ability to provide job opportunities for tens of millions of Arab youth. The forum also discussed the role played by educational institutions in the Arab world and their ability to keep up with the requirements of the labor market.
The outcomes of the Arab Strategic Forum highlighted the importance of diversifying the economic structure, creating new jobs, promoting political reforms, and supporting change processes to extract new growth opportunities in the Arab world.
Participants called for the development of education and basic services and the formulation of strategies for the development of human resources.
The importance of the issues discussed by the Forum was highlighted as an attempt to anticipate the economic changes that the world witnessed in 2008. The call for diversification in economic sectors and structural reforms, if implemented, would have somewhat reduced the effects of the global financial crisis.
Intellectual property rights
The Arab Strategic Forum was held in 2009 under the title "Towards a Knowledge Society in the Arab World", where it discussed the importance of knowledge to build a vibrant economy and stable societies, as evidenced by the experience of the subsequent years, where the conviction deepened the need to modernize education systems and provide sources of knowledge in order to build a strong and vibrant economy and establish effective and productive societies.
The Forum highlighted the vast gap between knowledge and Arab development policies.
He also discussed the status of intellectual property rights and their role in the region ’ s economy, highlighting the legislative, regulatory, cultural and physical requirements to consolidate intellectual property rights.
A new and influential role
In 2013, the Arab Strategic Forum was titled Social Media Networks and the Knowledge Society, where it highlighted these networks that are playing a new and influential role in the development of knowledge societies and provide many tools and solutions for countries, decision makers and societies as a whole to improve their countries and exploit culture.
Participants in the forum warned against exploiting these networks politically, stressing the need for the media to keep pace with the interaction on social media networks, which are witnessing a torrent of information, noting the importance of having decisions in the official media in order to make changes in the style of presenting the material to the public, and the importance of interacting with them.
Geopolitical Foresight
In 2014, the Forum focused on the geopolitical future of the region and its vulnerability to global changes, in response to the growing intensity of regional conflicts and the polarization of the global political landscape, and the growing threat of terrorism and armed groups.
A global political and economic intellectual elite discussed two main topics, the first is the most important political transformations in the world and the existing conflicts and their potential exacerbation and possible scenarios in 2015, and the second is the attempt to explore the map of global economic growth, and the most important challenges that will face the world economy in 2015.
This edition witnessed a new pattern in dealing with fateful issues by including four axes: the state of the Arab world politically, the state of the Arab world economically, the state of the world politically and the state of the world economically.
The speakers expected the growing role of China and the United States in the global political and economic arena, noting that regional conflicts in the region will continue in the absence of serious efforts to develop solutions, and also agreed that the global economy will witness more crises, especially with regard to Europe's ability to meet its public debt and the ability of the global economy to rise in light of declining demand for products and raw materials.
A global intellectual and research platform
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, directed the Arab Strategic Forum to transform it into a global intellectual and research platform aimed at exploring the future and the state of the world politically and economically, with the aim of building a scientific model to analyze all geopolitical and economic data.
The forum addressed geopolitical and economic developments in the region and the world, focusing mainly on the potential risks of political and economic uncertainty prevailing in most Arab regions.
The Forum witnessed a review of a range of global reports by organizations and institutions such as the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the World Economic Forum.
A deeper and more comprehensive reading
The Forum, which was held in 2016, was characterized by the specialization and professionalism acquired by the Forum through the accumulation of experiences of the past years. The Forum sessions witnessed the presence of the most prominent international economic institutions, specialized discussions issued comprehensive reports under the supervision of a group of local and international experts, in addition to a number of initiatives issued by the Forum to transform political and economic outlook into a vital scientific function.
The Forum discussed the state of the world and the Arab world, politically and economically, and analyzed the challenges and opportunities that will face the world at the economic and political levels in 2017, and this edition witnessed the launch of a report on the state of the world in 2017, which reviewed the most prominent expected events in the Arab region and the world politically and economically, prepared according to the tools of political and economic foresight adopted by the Forum.
The report dealt with the state of the world politically and economically during 2017, in addition to the state of the Arab world politically and economically as well, regional economic prospects, and many political issues of concern to the world and the Arab world.
The forum was attended by a group of leading thinkers, experts and political and economic analysts in order to explore the state of the world, read and analyze the challenges facing the world at the economic and political levels, and develop multiple and alternative analyses and scenarios that correspond to the circumstances and interests of the region in conjunction with these events.
Explore opportunities and monitor challenges
In 2018, the Arab Strategic Forum presented a survey of opportunities and monitoring future challenges and how to continue and accelerate development paths, by presenting future visions based on current data and indicators to provide decision-makers with accurate readings that can be based on their activity.
This edition of the forum raised topics related to the future of the region ’ s economy, investments, technology, and more.
She also reviewed the most prominent economic forecasts in the world during 2019, and looked forward to the candidate country to be the third economic power after America and China.
Despite the global geopolitical changes, the Arab Strategic Forum set out in this edition a set of strategic forecasts about the state of the world economically and politically for 2019, and most participants agreed that there is no justification for pessimism despite all the geopolitical changes taking place in the world, foremost of which are the high risks of cyberattacks, the fifth-generation technology war between China and the United States, the growing populism in the European Parliament, and the Brexit agreement.
Looking ahead to the challenges of the next decade
The 2019 edition of the Forum was characterized by the fact that it expanded the time range to look forward to the future, to focus on the next decade 2020 – 2030 as a whole, which gave it special importance in light of the acceleration of events and geopolitical changes taking place in the region and the world in recent years.
This edition was held under the title “Looking ahead to the next decade 2020 – 2030 ” with the aim of looking ahead to the next ten years and the effects of its events on international relations in various political, economic, diplomatic and other aspects.
This edition saw the Arab Strategic Forum issue three reports, the first entitled “The World in 2030.
Trends, transformations, opportunities and challenges ”, in collaboration with FutureWorld Foundation, which presented some of the most prominent global events expected in the coming years, including the current global system and its key institutions (the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Trade Organization) coming under great pressure over the next decade, and a marked decline in the relative importance of the G7.
The second report, entitled “11 Questions for the Next Decade, ” was produced in collaboration with Good Judgment Inc., the world ’ s most accurate institution for geopolitical and economic forecasts, and answers the most important questions posed during the coming period.
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Social media discussions can become extreme, highlighting the need for responsible online discourse.

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In previous years, public opinion was measured by clear and specific criteria, most of which are sane and disciplined, if you wanted public opinion orientations on an issue in the past, you should have articles by senior writers, or speeches by ordinary citizens to media bodies such as major newspapers and television, or to parties related to the issue.
Also, which is the most scientific and disciplined, if the goal is measurement then there are those major institutions specialized in measuring public opinion and trends towards specific issues and topics.
Such institutions have become huge entities governed by rules, instruments and real science.
Even the coffee shop sessions were more disciplined than what is said on the social media now, especially after they entered our lives strongly, until they became part of our day, our sleep, and even our decisions!
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I say this on the occasion of the concert of American rapper Travis Scott at the foot of the pyramids, which was scheduled on July 28, 2023 to celebrate the launch of his upcoming album « Utopia », since the announcement of this event and the exhumation about the history of the singer did not calm for a moment.
These scribes wrote enough about his accusations of calls for Freemasonry and devil worship and others, and with the increase in the frequency of talk on « Social Media » about the matter, we felt that the ball that began small grow and roll to larger stadiums, where the Syndicate of musical professions to prevent the issuance of a permit to him, as what calls Scott contrary to national and Egyptian values, to throw the ball after it became inflamed to a larger stadium...
Although the Syndicate of Musical Professions is not the only body entrusted with organizing or preventing the concert, and although the director of the works of the American star still - until yesterday - confirms the establishment of the concert, and regardless of the validity of what was branded Scott or not, but what happens on « social media » exceeded all limits.
Hardly a day passes quietly without creating a problem through social media, everyone wants to share his opinion, and everyone wants to draw attention to this opinion, which is usually an extremist delinquent and unreasonable or aware of the nature of things.
Hardly a day passes without thousands of writings on specific topics, in which those who die, and dig up those who dig up until they come out as if they discovered what was not discovered, so every « trend » unfortunately becomes a public opinion, and the most unfortunate that decisions of responsible bodies and institutions go behind this opinion as a public opinion, influenced by it and try to keep up with it and walk as he likes.
We need a lot of calm and deliberation in dealing with social media, the interaction with everything that is said is a crime that is equivalent to the crimes committed by the scavengers every day.
This is not how public opinion is measured.
Measurements of public opinion should be more rational and clear standards and most importantly be based on modern scientific methods suitable for the current time, and I believe that science did not fall short with you to be an alternative « social media »!.
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The Hagia Sophia controversy has sparked debate, with many seeing its reconversion to a mosque as a political move by Erdogan.

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Social Media and its Impact on Public Opinion!
There is no doubt that social media has an impact on public opinion in Kuwait, but the extent of impact is the measure of difference!, there are opinions that say that it affects public opinion, and there are opinions that say that it does not have an impact on public opinion, and there are those who say that the impact is volatile!.
There is no doubt that the influence exists, but the question arises as to the extent of this influence?!, is it limited or widespread, through my follow-up to the opinions presented in the social media, whether written or spoken, I find that the impact is mostly temporary, and the reason is due to the emotion that overcomes us in addition to social considerations as well as personal interests.
There is a lot of evidence of the fluctuation of opinions in social media, the most recent of which was expressed in the resignation of an important figure in Kuwait, we found the great welcome and then some turned in his views.
In conclusion, the fluctuation of opinions indicates the intellectual immaturity of some, and this certainly affects the development of the country, and therefore we must before expressing an opinion to examine the effects of the topic that is the talk of the hour.
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Contradictions in positions and opinions are logical in politics, but the contradiction in judgments of non-political positions is illogical and denotes the superficiality of the person and the lack of knowledge of the subject.
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Social media's role in shaping public opinion in the Arab world is complex and multifaceted.

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Content: Electronic Donkey
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Electronic Donkey
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When a farmer ’ s donkey burns and does not want to walk behind him to the mill, he extends a bouquet of hashish to him and follows him. Whenever he burns, he gives him a bite of the bouquet and follows him until the donkey reaches the mill and is still hungry: this is how the mind of social media addicts works on electronic excitement, as they feel more emptiness and hunger after each bite. It is more than the precious and the abnormal or the liar more than the right, because the size of the emptiness and boredom of the individual is determined by the time he is on the platforms of communication, except those who manage the platforms and collect their money from their consumers, such as the supermarket: you enter to take the object you want and get out of it loaded with things you did not want …
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The irony is that the global communication platforms have become the identity of consumers more than their national card (identity), after the presence of people virtual more than real, and the personal page is what paints the image of the individual colorful in front of the rest of the consumers, a virtual representation may appear dog seven, cow butterfly, fish eagle, fish, turtle rabbit and worm hermit, until the world is like a fake forest may punish you If you show the truth about their beings and remove their masks for violating privacy!
After the writers and actors were the ones presenting the play on the stage, the audience wrote and represented it, where the majority of women imitate the artists and present their image as a mixture between the Virgin Mary and Marilyn Monroe in their morning and evening publications, while men present themselves as poets, sages and artists. A judge, a reformer, a psychotherapist, a broadcaster, a coward, a bully, a religious, a seductive star, a poet, a healer of cosmic energy, with a lot of beggars, swindlers and harassers of course, until the specialties were copied and the people listened to the most popular and not the most familiar with the subject.
The second paradox is that the official institutions have become hostage to trends and the obsession of the public, where they try to appease him with mostly failed movements, despite the army of specialists they use, the fake pages they launch, and the money they use to buy the most influential pages, even now the ministries are establishing their pages and address their citizens on the means of communication on the terms of the owners of multinational platforms.
The third paradox is that the international media is using fragmented or composite videos and the comments of the virtual audience on the event and focusing on those that suit the policy of their funders at the expense of the truth!
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The best book I ’ ve ever read about the future we live in today was Zbigeno Brzezinski ’ s Between Two Ages: American Strategy in the Technotronic Age (1969), translated into Arabic in Beirut in 1982, which heralded the formation of a new American-led world order. At the end of the last century, its impact reaches us after a quarter of a century, because our modernity and secularism are always late, and we are going to the place that other nations have surpassed, because of the mobile loads of our culture that are located deep in the heads of our citizens and hinder our progress.
Paper media began to decline in favor of electronic media at the beginning of the third millennium, and we notice the leakage of our paper readers to websites, where they can get the news at the moment of occurrence, and can express their opinion about it...
During the first five years, a few Syrian sites were established, including my site (camel), and our proliferation necessitated the establishment of an information security branch, and its role was negative towards those who did not obey their directives, as well as the role of the Ministry of Information was negative and not keeping pace with development, up to the beginning of the Syrian war, where these sites were divided between supporters and opponents of state policy. Slowly, it disappears as its funding was dependent on advertising, and its audience began to shrink after the second year of the war, as our readers moved to Facebook and Twitter and turned into journalists and analysts!
Since there is no value to writing without readers, writers and journalists have been forced to catch up with their audience to add all nations, but under other conditions, it may be democratic and contribute to enriching the dialogue, but it has lost prestige and reduced the courage of writers to say what does not agree with the desire of the audience, which has implicated some of them in the vice of social hypocrisy and not dare to put forward revolutionary ideas that are incompatible with the culture of society!
When the goal of admiration of the recipient does not enlighten him weakens the presence of the truth and the movement of renewal slows down and shrinks the space of knowledge in a consumer society inclined to easy, fast and free food at the expense of feeding the book, which needs long time and deep thinking, and the electronic consumer knows something about everything but is not competent in anything!
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Everyone is addicted to something, but there are people who are more addictive than others and most of the social media audience is.
Some psychological studies talk about the manifestations of electronic addiction, the first of which is (FOMO), that is, the person who fears to miss something, follows events and people around the clock and does not miss the opportunity to attend and virtual participation in them to appear as the actor, solidarity or rejection and bully. He may bully others not because of their mistake, but because they are more exposed and famous than them.
Studies add that hours of social media attendance are associated with a person ’ s level of social isolation, depression, jealousy, and poor self-esteem.
Of course, the Arab autocratic regimes, which marginalized the individual for centuries, are the first cause of exaggerated ego inflation on the media, where rejection of internal policies makes the individual feel important regardless of the correctness or error of these policies (I oppose, so I exist). But it has not been able to improve his morals and his life, because it is institutions, not e-cafes, on which powerful countries are built.
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It is undeniable that social media has constituted a new shift in human civilization, but in the Arab countries, which use the means of progress to promote backwardness, it has contributed to the development of jealousy, envy, lust, cheating, hypocrisy, betrayal, rebellion, extremism, terrorism, fluidity, abnormality and poor communication with the family. This is therefore unemployment and poor productivity of society, strengthening the band and spiritual alienation and poor self-confidence and a lot of bad things in exchange for a few good things such as the display of intelligence and giving, and there is no cure for it so far, where the advice of preachers seems old and funny, and the presence of writers, researchers and thinkers weak, because the human soul tends to ease and relaxation and freedom from moral restrictions. We have already seen some of its applications in the events of the (Arab Spring), where its electronic coordination committed all the above evils under the slogan "war is a trick" relative to the hadith attributed to the Holy Prophet, although the apostles should not deceive or lie or even fight as long as the sender is not a liar or deceiver as the divine logic assumes, and thus the owners of social networking shops have lost consumers whatever their race or their religion or political orientation.
Returning to Brzezinski ’ s theory of e-ethics, I mention a story of young people that I read in Superman magazine in the 1970s, where he wrote it, printed it, and published it for us by the Egyptian brothers, in addition to the magazines “Mickey ” and“ The Bat ” American …
The story follows Superman ’ s journey to Krypton, where he was born, after a recording leaked in which the cutest of Superman ’ s father says to his mother: “We ’ re about to commit our best crime, Lara! ”
This prompted Superman to travel in space to find out the truth, as he carries an earthly concept of morality and commandments.
When Superman intervened to protect a Kryptonian citizen from a gang that caused a fight and saved the victim by smashing a glass window, the police came and interrogated him. After he recounted the incident and confessed to smashing the front of the shop and repelling the bad guys, he was sentenced to prison for telling the truth and not lying, in addition to the charge of obstructing the work of criminals. You say, "Lie, steal, kill"?
Indeed, American cartoons were based on the same vision in which Brzezinski spoke of our time, where the prostitute is a star, the coward is a hero, the pimp is an example, the thief is an investor and the homosexuals are the exception...
All of this confirms a new pattern of ethics, customs and cultures with their leaders, prophets and traders as the planet recovers towards its initial blindness.
On the margin: The beautiful woman said to her husband the writer: You want to give me the idea of   a post that breaks the world!
He looked at her calmly and said, “Write, I will kill my husband this evening. ”
She did not lie news and published on her page what her husband, the writer who wanted his virtual death to stop writing in a country that does not read as much as you browse and entertain.
Of course, the wife ’ s announcement on Facebook impressed thousands of commentators, including some of the author ’ s owners who put “I love him ” and even one of Meridiya commented“ I support him! ”
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Social media can both promote intolerance and facilitate dialogue between different cultures and religions.

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Content: Wednesday 8 February 2023 Abu Dhabi UAE
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World Summit for Tolerance and Human Fraternity concludes in Abu Dhabi
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Religious and intellectual leaders participating in the two-day World Summit for Tolerance and Human Fraternity held in Abu Dhabi under the patronage and presence of His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, stressed that the summit sessions represent a real addition and renewed energy to redouble efforts for a world of tolerance, peace and human fraternity.
They stressed the importance of continuous dialogue between different ideas, different platforms and diverse cultures on the basis of common human values, led by the UAE with competence and professionalism, through its communication with all, and providing the appropriate environment for constructive and fruitful dialogue among all the human spectrum, without the slightest discrimination on the basis of religion, race or color.
They pointed out that the focus of the sessions on certain values, such as faith, diversity, planet and peace, was one of the main factors that enabled the participants to present specific ideas and initiatives that constitute a wonderful starting point for a human fraternity acceptable to all, with full recognition that these dialogues and joint discussion deepen communication and link between different nations and peoples regardless of their religious and cultural differences. To respect human life and the desire for peace, coexistence and security, and to value each other as valuable individuals, thus guiding the followers of these religions to live the life they deserve.
This came after the conclusion of the World Summit for Tolerance and Human Fraternity on its second and final day with the participation of more than 27 speakers from international intellectual and religious leaders, who at the end of their sessions expressed their gratitude and appreciation to the UAE and its wise leadership for its continuous efforts to promote the principles of human fraternity in all continents of the world.
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The participants praised the commitment of the UAE, represented by the Ministry of Tolerance and Coexistence, to organize and host such major events and to invite leaders of religions and canons around the world to sit together to discuss and dialogue on tolerance, coexistence and human fraternity for a safer and more peaceful future that includes all.
“Faith is life. ”
The first session, which focused on the role of faith, whatever its nature and absolutes, witnessed a state of high dialogue in search of the common, and activation of the right of everyone to a happier life and a more cooperative world, with the participation of Pastor Bishoy Fakhri, Secretary of a Cross at the Coptic Orthodox Church in the UAE, Dr. Amina Al Hajri, Director General of Cultural, Social and Family Affairs, OIC, Dr. Thomas Schirmacher, Archbishop Secretary General of the World Evangelical Alliance, and Dr. Cathalen Reed Martinez, Rector of Ural Roberts University.
All agreed, through their words and dialogues, on the importance of the call to promote the faith values   that call for respect for man, regardless of his conviction as a human being, to the new generations, especially the young, to urge them to accept the other and work collectively, and not to repeat the mistakes of previous generations, stressing that social media has a negative side because it promotes the spirit of intolerance to religions and sow differences often. To find a state of openness to another, faith is a real engine for discovering leaders capable of changing the world, true faith is necessary to live in harmony based on the values of tolerance, coexistence and human brotherhood.
The second session dealt with the belief in diversity as an added value that enriches societies, and presents human values as platforms for wider horizons of cooperation and benefiting from differences between human beings for their benefit as a human society. The session presented the personality of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, as one of the important symbols in human history who believed in the importance of diversity. The richness of societies, but it is the cause of the prosperity of countries, nations and peoples, spoke at the session Curtis Colhas, Chief Development Officer of the Carter Center, Imam Yahya Sergio Yahya Pallavicini, President of the ISESCO Council, and Claire Dalton, Head of the ICRC delegation in the UAE.
The third session dealt with the topic of peace as an important human value to promote the principles of non-violence around the world, and focused on the most important principles of peace and its relationship with human fraternity and tolerance. The speakers praised the role of the Abu Dhabi Document for Human Fraternity in promoting the values of peace and dialogue around the world.
For the planet.
The last session focused on the importance of human fraternity as one of the enablers of sustainability, and the participants stressed that all projects related to sustainability must be based on tolerance and human fraternity, as it is one of the most important factors for the success of all sustainability projects and initiatives.
The session also discussed everything related to the planet Earth as an important goal at this time, which is facing in humanity the dangers of climate change and the disruption of environmental systems.
The session focused on the importance of joint action among communities, nations, peoples and countries around the world to protect the planet, considering that the preservation of the planet is a matter of fate for humanity in all its differences, religions and cultures.
The session was attended by His Holiness Swami Brahmavihardas, Religious Leader of the Hindu Mandir Temple, Abu Dhabi, Chief Rabbi David Rosen, International Director of Interfaith Affairs at AJC, Toddington Harper, CEO of GredServe, and Dr. Surinder Singh Kandari, Chairman of Guru Nanak Darbar Sikh Temple in Dubai.
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The UAE hosted the World Summit for Tolerance and Human Fraternity, promoting human fraternity and respect for life.

Social media can also promote hate speech and militancy, requiring greater control and regulation.

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Content: Is the media in a changing world?
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I am talking about the media in Arabic and not only the Arab media, there are major countries that broadcast to us television and radio, and in some of them both, are the United States, Britain, France, Germany and Russia, all have media arms that carry messages and content that serve their goals, and we have a number of Arab television stations across borders, of course beside the local product, and the latter is weak and cannot compete.
That network of media, along with popular digital media, is often what makes Arab public opinion today.
In a totalitarian state, the media was controlled by the state, and in countries with democracy and the free market, the media was controlled by capital and the market.
Today the popular media has no control, the media theater has expanded to the point of explosion and also debauchery, there are no longer lines, neither green nor red, adjust its rhythm, so we ended with the opinion of a confused and kidnapped Arab year, and talk here about the loud media armies around us.
There was a problem in the traditional media in confusing the media with propaganda, the problem became bigger in the popular media, there is a confusion between the media and propaganda and lies and the promotion of trivia.
We are in an age of wars of speech and the abduction of minds, whether through the promotion of superstitious sayings dressed as religion, or of immorality in the political, social and economic correction of the other, the individual or the State.
There are at least four obvious manifestations in the popular media that need to be studied and scrutinized by specialists, and also draw attention to their dangers:
First: Hate speech, this speech is no longer limited to traditional media, the press and television, although there is a very disciplined, but in the popular media called social media, it does not have a ceiling of the use of the ugliest words, not only between individuals, but also between peoples, as we spread slander and insults in this or that society, and the share of Gulf societies is the most, One, you find contempt is common between one component and another, and some of it has appeared odious racism fragmenting society, which forced some governments to issue legislation criminalizing that racist saying, but the ability of the content maker to continue open, such as hiding under a pseudonym or sending messages from outside the geographical environment.
Second: The credibility gap, with the advancement of technology, the quality of installation and the speed of dissemination, some benefit from all of this by creating images or creating documents and speeches that seem to many to be real, and the subject spreads quickly as an indisputable fact among the public, and directs the public to a place intended to provoke and incite against a person, people, administration or state.
There is a huge credibility gap in the new media that sometimes even the traditional media are fooled into reporting as it is, forming a “soft dictatorship ” in the recipient ’ s mind.
Third: the conflict with time, and here the religious form is used to promote a fairy tale.
Finally published in the media is a man who appears from his outward appearance to be a cleric who tells his listeners that the name of the city of Qom came from the fact that the devil wanted to settle in that city, and the Lord said to him, "Get up," that is, leave that site and it was named by that name, that is, that there is no place for Satan in the absence of minds.
He is not the only one, but an example.
Another says that democracy is haram and who is practicing it is a sinner...?
Thus, we find thousands of tapes of those that quarrel with time and reason together, and believed by an audience that is not culturally or scientifically immune to the breadth of Arab culture.
Fourth, the discourse of militancy is spreading in the popular media to the extent of epidemic, especially in closed means that spread among groups and individuals such as WhatsApp, it is presented in the form of tips, talismans and directives that appear to the public "convincing", and are originally based on false assumptions and unrealized sayings, accepted by some as unquestionable facts.
So we have a hidden war on the Arab mind aimed at misleading, obscuring awareness and controlling and directing public opinion, this media overturns the hierarchy of values, instead of paying attention, for example, to improving education and promoting public services, the mind turns to the eye, reward and punishment or to tracking and spreading people ’ s nakedness.
It offers us in our Arab space a matrix of negative values that saturates the minds of the audience, and on the basis of which that audience is led to what the content maker wanted to put into it, which is dependence and belief in superstition.
This does not mean that many traditional media are free of these defects, it is noticeable that this media, instead of correcting the mistakes of the popular media, has become quoted and promoted, so that this media suffers from the pressure of speed, lack of specialization, lack of professionalism and poor preparation of the topics presented to the viewer.
Some observations that the media turns to "Abu al-Arif" interrupting the guest and providing false information or pronouncing names and vocabulary incorrectly contrary to the meaning.
It also sometimes presents topics that are close to trivial and repetitive, as if the world is busy with them and no other, and here the importance of the ladder of priorities entrusted to management and preparation more than to the presenter.
In answering a question in the title it can be that our media in its various forms does not keep pace with the times, is only a mirror of what is present and not a leader of what is to come.
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The credibility gap in new media is a significant concern.

The credibility gap in new media is a significant concern.

The credibility gap in new media is a significant concern.