Arab Media Moguls

Download or read book Arab Media Moguls written by Naomi Sakr and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2015-03-31 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transformations in the Arab media landscape are a key element in the regional dynamics of political change. Where do the private owners of Arab media outlets stand on the scene? What part, if any, have they played in weakening dictatorships, countering sectarianism and political polarisation, and reforming business practices in the Arab world? Arab Media Moguls charts the rise of some leading investors and entrepreneurs in Arab media, examining their motives, management styles, financial performance and links to political power. Responding critically to scholarship on Western moguls, this book uncovers the realities of risk and success for Arab media potentates and billionaires.