Humanities & Social Sciences
History of the Press in Sharjah
by Hazem Johar
Description
The book discusses the history of the press in Sharjah and highlights the most important newspapers and magazines that were issued in Sharjah between 1927 and 1971, with a comparative analytical study of their contents and the role they played in raising public awareness and providing people with local and international news. The book addresses Alkhaleej Newspaper, the circumstances of its establishment, and the content provided by it. The book also mentions the first pioneers of journalism in Sharjah and points out the successes they had in overcoming the obstacles in their journalistic careers.
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Author Biography
Hazem Johar was born in Aleppo, Al Shahnaa, Syria. He holds a bachelor in Communication, Electronic Media from University of Sharjah and a master degree in Islamic History and Civilization as well. Along with:
- PhD researcher in History, University of Sharjah.
- PhD researcher in Media at the Arab Academy in Denmark.
- PhD researcher in Political Science at the Arab Academy in Denmark.
Hazem Johar has had several books published , including Unknown Facts about the History of Science among Muslims (Safahat Majhulah min Tarikh Al Oulum Eind Al Muslimin) and Saladin Al-Ayyubi's Strategy in Dealing with Military Defeats (Estiratijiat Salah Aldiyn Al Ayyubi fi Al Taeamul mae Al Hazayim Al Askariah
Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority
Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority, earlier Sharjah Centre for Documentation and Research, was established by resolution no. (4) of 2010, issued by His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan Bin Muhammad AL Qassimi, member of the Supreme Council, the Ruler of Sharjah. In 2016, H.H. Ruler of Sharjah issued resolution no. (4) of 2016, on the establishment of Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority. The objectives were set to collecting and preserving documents related to the emirate, as well as the development of the documentation and archive system. Furthermore, the Authority shall oversee the management of current documents and mediate documents with concerned parties. The Authority represents the local body concerned with all matters of documents and archiving and it abides by the best international standards for preserving and maintaining documents. The Authority works to strengthen cultural and historical awareness and encourage scientific researches and intellectual creativity.
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- Publisher Sharjah Documentation and Archives Authority
- Orginal LanguageArabic
- ISBN/Identifier 9789948863444
- Publication Country or regionUnited Arab Emirates
- FormatHardback
- Pages190
- ReadershipGeneral
- Publish StatusPublished
- Original Language TitleArabic
- Original Language AuthorsArabic
- Copyright Year2021
- Dimensions24 cm
