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Saudis ban media that denigrates women
12-12-2017
The Saudi minister of culture and information, Awwad Saleh Awwad issued last week a directive “banning the broadcasting of any soaps or programs that contain explicit or implicit insult to Saudi women or to any other category of society”. The ministry warned in an official statement the use of the Kingdom’s name in titles promoting works that are not consistent with Saudi values and ethical standards as stipulated by the information policy. The statement also stressed that any channel that airs works violating said policies will be penalized in line with regulations. According to the new instructions, the decision states that it is obligatory for the media to ensure a positive content in all works of art and TV programs in such that they promote moral values, teach constructive principles and concepts and elevate people’s artistic taste. To note, the above decision came after a wave of disappointment and dissent in the social media following the announcement of the start of shooting the series “Saudi Women” which Saudi activists dubbed as harmful to the image of the Saudi woman. (AL Diyar, December 10, 2017)
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