Science Journalism in the Arab Region: Perennial Problems and Potential Solutions

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the acute need for science journalism in the Arab region, revealing challenges such as dependence on foreign sources for science news. The scarcity of job opportunities and the low priority given to science in newsrooms have also contributed to this issue. Although European donors have offered training, there is a need for more sustainable platforms to encourage the growth of Arab science journalism.

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The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the urgent need for science journalism in the Arab region, with challenges such as reliance on foreign sources for science news and limited job opportunities. While European donors have provided training, there is a need for more sustainable platforms to foster the growth of Arab science journalism.