Riyadh, December 21, 2024 – The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSGAAL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Media, has launched a comprehensive Glossary of Media Terms, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at standardizing and clarifying the often complex and evolving terminology used across both traditional and digital media. This ambitious project is set to provide a reliable and easily accessible resource for researchers, media professionals, academics, and others involved in the media and communications sectors.
The media terminology glossary is a crucial addition to Saudi Arabia's broader media transformation strategy. It serves as a reference for journalists, media students, academics, social media users, and even translators, ensuring consistency and accuracy in the use of media terms across various contexts. This aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goal of enhancing the media and cultural sectors, positioning them as leaders in innovation and research. As the media landscape rapidly evolves, this glossary provides a foundational resource to help all stakeholders keep pace with the dynamic nature of the industry.
Dr. Abdullah bin Saleh Al-Washmi, Secretary-General of KSGAAL, expressed that the Academy’s focus is on creating digital dictionaries and resources that support scientific research and enhance local media production. He explained that this effort forms part of a long-term strategy to build a unified database of reliable and accurate knowledge sources, which can be leveraged by a range of stakeholders, from academics to programmers developing media-related applications.
Dr. Al-Washmi emphasized that the glossary is designed to serve as a comprehensive tool for the modern media ecosystem, particularly in the context of the ongoing technological advancements in the media and communications sectors. This includes the increasing use of artificial intelligence and digital platforms, which are significantly transforming the way content is produced, consumed, and shared globally. By making this resource accessible, the Academy hopes to foster a deeper understanding of these changes and facilitate more effective communication within the industry.
The glossary includes approximately 800 terms across a wide array of media-related fields, covering traditional media, digital media, social media, and contemporary media platforms. Each term is clearly defined, with its Arabic translation, grammatical category, and English equivalents, making it a versatile tool for both Arabic-speaking and international audiences. The glossary includes terms related to print journalism, radio and television, audiovisual media, online journalism, digital marketing, and new media technologies. This comprehensive collection ensures that users, whether they are media professionals or students, can access accurate definitions and examples of the latest industry jargon.
The launch of this glossary coincides with Saudi Arabia's significant media transformation, which is not only driven by technological advancements but also by a desire to preserve and promote the Arabic language in the digital age. By offering a linguistic resource that reflects the current state of the media landscape, KSGAAL is making an important contribution to the preservation of Arabic language heritage while also promoting its use in emerging sectors like AI and digital media. The glossary’s role in this initiative is to bridge the gap between traditional Arabic linguistic structures and the modern terminology needed to understand and navigate the digital and technological landscapes that are reshaping the media sector globally.