Parliament exploring ways to rescue print newspapers

Chairman of the National Guidance and Media Parliamentary Committee, Dr. Ismael Al-Mashaqbeh
Chairman of the National Guidance and Media Parliamentary Committee, Dr. Ismael Al-Mashaqbeh. (Photo: Twitter/X)
AMMAN – The Chairman of the National Guidance and MediaParliamentary Committee, Dr. Ismael Al-Mashaqbeh, stated that the committee will study plans and strategies related to the state of media and culture. اضافة اعلان

According to Al-Ghad newspaper, they will discuss the challenges and difficulties facing local journalism, as well as ways to rescue print newspapers from financial crisis.

Additionally, they will explore mechanisms to support cultural activities and the role of the Jordanian Writers Association.

This came during his chairmanship of a committee meeting held on Sunday, where they discussed the committee's working mechanism for the upcoming period.

Al-Mashaqbeh explained that the committee's work is based on two main pillars, legislative and oversight. In the legislative aspect, the committee will examine the laws referred to it by the parliament. In the oversight aspect, the committee will hold several meetings with relevant stakeholders and experts to discuss any topics falling within the scope of "Parliament Media."

He also mentioned that the committee will carry out field visits to observe the work of various media sectors.


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