AIB media industry news desk
TRT World Forum on “Globalisation in Retreat: Risks and Opportunities”
The TRT World Forum 2019 will be taking place on October 21st and 22nd in Istanbul. The theme of this year’s Forum is “Globalisation in Retreat:...
BBC News Uzbek and Sevimli TV bring the story of Katta Langar Qur’an
The ancient “Katta Langar” Qur’an, named after the Uzbek village – its centuries-long home – is the subject of a 40-minute documentary now live on...
Mexican authorities powerless as murders of journalists continue
As Reporters Without Borders (RSF) reports on its website, two more murders in August have brought the number of journalists killed in connection...
BBC World Service steps up shortwave broadcasts in Kashmir
BBC World Service has extended output on shortwave radio in Indian-administered Kashmir to provide reliable news and information. Director of the...
AIB industry briefing for August 2019 published
The AIB has published its latest briefing reporting on selected stories from the global media industry. From media freedom to new appointments, new...
Football leagues ramp up pressure on Saudi Arabia
In an unprecedented collaboration, football leagues FIFA, the AFC, UEFA, the Bundesliga, LaLiga, the Premier League and Lega Serie A have called on...
Ireland to replace traditional TV licence fee
The Irish government is to replace the traditional TV licence fee - currently EUR160 - with a new "device-independent broadcasting charge". The...
VoA Bangla launches Rohingya lifeline radio show
The Voice of America’s Bangla language service has launched a five-day-a-week radio show in Rohingya, the language spoken by Muslim refugees who...
twofour54, MBC Studios and Image Nation Abu Dhabi to bring world’s first Arabic soap opera
‘Inheritance’ will be produced in Abu Dhabi and is expected to air in 2020 Long-running British show ‘EastEnders’ former writer and showrunner Tony...