The Arab Sports Press Union is implementing its annual plan to expand its activities across the Arab world. The union is organizing the 6th Arab Sports Photographers meeting in Laayoune, Morocco, in collaboration with the Moroccan Association of Sports Press and the Moroccan Association of Sports Photography. The event brings together several Arab sports photographers selected by their respective sports press associations and committees.
The meeting's program includes topics to be presented over two days. On the first day, there are three main axes of discussion. The first topic is "Sports Photography in the Digital Transformation Era" presented by Professor Mounia Ershy. The second topic, "When Pictures Speak," is presented by Professor Badr Eddine Idrissi. The third topic, "From Creativity to Faking and Misleading... The Ethics of Fake Images with Artificial Intelligence in Sports Media," is a comparative analytical and applied study presented by Professor Tariq Al-Moudn.
On the second day, the program discusses sports photojournalism and coverage of major sports events, focusing on creating digital sports content. This session is led by Professor Fatah Moumen. Additionally, there is an open dialogue session led by Professor Badr Eddine Idrissi and featuring Mustafa Badri, a prominent Arab sports photographer, and Dr. Mohammed Ould Al-Hassan, head of the Arab Sports Photographers Committee.
The meeting also includes a scientific workshop for Arab sports photographers and a tour of Laayoune city. A certificate and shield distribution ceremony will be held at the event's conclusion, sponsored by the Wali of the Laayoune-Sakia El-Hamra region. Dr. Turki bin Saleh Al-Awad, president of the Arab Sports Press Union, expressed his joy at organizing this meeting, highlighting its importance in developing professional aspects of sports photography.
Al-Awad recalled the significant success of previous meetings, mostly held in Moroccan cities, and wished for similar success for this event. He thanked the organizers, particularly the Moroccan Association of Sports Journalists and the Moroccan Association of Sports Photography, as well as the Wali of the Laayoune-Sakia El-Hamra region. Badr Eddine Idrissi, president of the Moroccan Association of Sports Journalists, confirmed that preparations for the meeting are complete.
Idrissi stated that Laayoune is ready to host Arab photographers for this important meeting, which enriches their professional paths with valuable information presented by industry experts. The event aims to enhance the skills and knowledge of sports photographers in the Arab world. It provides a platform for sharing experiences and best practices in sports photography.
The meeting is one of the key activities that the Arab Sports Press Union regularly organizes. It underscores the union's commitment to supporting and developing sports journalism and photography in the Arab world. The event is expected to contribute to the professional growth of participants and foster greater collaboration among Arab sports photographers.
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- The Arab Sports Press Union's 6th Arab Sports Photographers meeting focuses on topics such as sports photography in the digital era and the ethics of fake images with artificial intelligence.
