What role does Arabic language 24 Hour News satellite television play in shaping public opinion in contemporary Arab societies? The Middle East Institute is pleased to welcome Jihad Ballout to discuss the role of Arabic news networks in framing the political debate.

Ballout is a seasoned journalist with nearly thirty years of experience working in pan-Arab media outlets. He is Spokesperson and Director of Media Relations at Al Arabiya New Channel in Dubai. From 2001 to 2004, Ballout served in the same capacity for Al-Jazeera Satellite Channel in Doha, Qatar.