College of Media Holds Seminar on the Role of Media in Raising Awareness about Literacy in Remote Communities”
Under the patronage of Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Saeed Al-Hiyawi, President of Wareth Al-Anbiya University, and supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammed Jamal Al-Taif, Dean of the College of Media, the Women’s Affairs Division at the university, in collaboration with the College of Media, held a seminar titled “Developmental Media and Raising Awareness about the Importance of Literacy in Remote Communities.” The seminar was presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Majid Al-Khatib from the Department of Digital Media on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. in Hall 106 of the university building. The seminar focused on the potential of both traditional and modern media to significantly influence the attitudes, ideas, and beliefs of communities. It explored how media can shape public perspectives and encourage behavioral change, particularly in promoting literacy and motivating audiences to overcome illiteracy in remote areas.