Pr. Mohammed Kirat
- Professor of public relations and Strategic Communication
- Dean of the College of Media and Mass Communication (CMMC) and s.
- American University, UAE.
Professor Kirat has over 30 years of experience in teaching public relations and mass communication, launching Master and BA programs in several universities and providing media and communication consultation and expertise. He published more than 60 articles and book chapters on journalism, mass media and public relations in scholarly journals. He has also authored 13 books on mass media and public relations, Professor Kirat was a recipient of the following awards and distinctions: Qatar University Outstanding Media Contribution Award, 2019. Certificate of Appreciation, Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, Qatar University, 2017-2018. Qatar University Outstanding Media Contribution Award, 2017. Certificate of Appreciation, Dean of College of Arts & Sciences, Qatar University, 2016-2017. Qatar University Outstanding Media Contribution Award, 2013. University of Sharjah Award for Distinguished Faculty Members in Scientific Research, 2010. University of Sharjah Award for Distinguished Faculty Members in Scientific Research, 2007. University of Sharjah, Scientific Research award, 2006. Amideast Full Bright Scholarship, Washington DC., 1984. Algerian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research National Scholarship, 1981.
Title : Public Relations and Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities and Challenges
Dr. Karim Ziani was the director of the Master’s Program in Media and Public Relations Al-Ahlia University, Bahrain 2020. Coordinator of journalism specialization, Department of Media, University of Bahrain 2013 – 2020 and former Head of the Department of Media University of Tripoli Libya 2003. Member of the Artificial Intelligenc Journalism Foundation for Research and Foresight, Dubai 2020. I have recently conducted, individually and collaboratively, research on an international level including participating in national and international conferences and festivals, and I have published several peer-reviewed journal articles, books and book chapters in the field of: Media and Communications Studies, New Media, Social Media, Digital Journalism, News Consumption.
Title : Artificial Intelligence and Journalism in the Arab World: Reality and Aspirations
Dr.Karim Ziani
- Associate Professor of Mass Communication,
- Umm Al Quwain University, UAE