UAE presidential adviser calls for accurate and balanced reporting amid regional tensions

TDT | Manama

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Credible and balanced media coverage is essential to protecting the truth from misinformation and manipulation amid heightened tensions in the region, Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, has said.

In a post on X, Gargash highlighted the important role of the media during sensitive periods, saying competing narratives can influence the course and perception of regional conflicts.

He stressed that accuracy, fairness and professional responsibility should remain central to media coverage, particularly when tensions are high.

Gargash said the media must understand the wider environment in which regional confrontations take place while avoiding misinformation and misleading narratives.

He also emphasised the importance of protecting public awareness by providing audiences with reliable information and balanced reporting.

His comments come amid continuing regional tensions and an increasingly crowded information environment, where conflicting claims and narratives can spread rapidly across traditional and social media platforms.

Gargash has previously stressed the need for credible journalism and factual reporting as tools to counter misinformation, particularly during periods of political and security uncertainty.