Amid growing threats presented by authoritarianism, disinformation, a lack of funding, and more, independent media globally struggles to stay afloat. The challenges facing journalism are especially acute in the Middle East and North Africa. In this climate, media entrepreneurs must be equipped with the requisite skills and tools to navigate their news outlets and projects toward sustainability, while continuing to meet the needs of their audiences.
Arabs are among the biggest consumers of media around the world, with many spending hours each day watching and listening to their various devices, from TVs to smartphones. In the region, Saudis spend the most time watching TV, averaging 5.2 hours a day, followed by Emiratis on 4.2 hours, according to a report by the consultancy Strategy&. Moreover, it found that Saudis on
DUBAI: Sowt, an independent podcast and media company based in Jordan, has announced the acquisition of Finyal Media, an award-winning podcast production company in Dubai. The acquisition is described as a significant step for Sowt, which has produced 30 shows since its launch in 2016. It marks a substantial push forward for Sowt’s intellectual property, audience-growth and