Najat Amrabi, a prominent Egyptian advisor, has successfully obtained her PhD in Media Studies with a perfect score and first-class honors. Her dissertation, titled "The Role of the Arab League's Media Discourse in Shaping Public Opinion on Internal Conflicts in the Region," was defended in a well-attended academic and media event. The study examined the Arab League's media discourse and its impact on public opinion regarding internal conflicts in the Arab world.
The research focused on analyzing the media discourse of the Arab League across its official platforms and media outlets, with a specific emphasis on internal Arab crises and conflicts. These issues pose significant challenges to regional organizations and their media discourse. The study aimed to uncover the nature of the Arab League's media discourse, the arguments and issues it focuses on, and the actors it relies on.
Amrabi's study employed a descriptive-analytical approach, complemented by media discourse analysis and in-depth interviews with experts and specialists. Additionally, a field study was conducted to measure public opinion towards the Arab League's media discourse. The research framework was grounded in the theory of information seeking, which helps explain the relationship between the public and information related to Arab conflicts and crises.
The study's findings revealed that the Arab League's media discourse has evolved in its approach to addressing Arab conflicts and crises, influenced by the specific nature of each crisis and its political and field developments. However, the results also showed a disparity between the official media discourse and actual developments on the ground.
The research highlighted several challenges facing institutional media discourse, including the need for greater interaction with the public, enhancing the explanatory and analytical aspects of media content, and keeping pace with rapid changes in the digital environment. The study's results also underscored the impact of the Arab League's media discourse on the public.
Amrabi's study provided several recommendations aimed at developing the Arab League's media discourse, including the development of a comprehensive media strategy to enhance the effectiveness of institutional discourse. The study suggested improving content from descriptive to more explanatory and analytical reporting.
The successful completion of Najat Amrabi's PhD thesis contributes to the field of media studies, particularly in understanding the role of media discourse in shaping public opinion on regional conflicts. Her research offers valuable insights for the Arab League and other regional organizations seeking to enhance their media engagement and public outreach.
Key points
- Najat Amrabi earned her PhD in Media Studies with honors from a prestigious institution.
- The study examined the Arab League's media discourse and its impact on public opinion regarding internal conflicts in the Arab world.
- The research provided recommendations for developing the Arab League's media strategy to improve its effectiveness.
