Amman:Baghdad Newspapers in Baghdad have given considerable attention to the Arab Media Dialogue Forum held in Amman, Jordan, along with discussions on government measures to stabilize prices and address pollution concerns in the city.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Zawraa, a publication by the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, emphasized the Arab Media Dialogue Forum’s proceedings. The forum was organized by the Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists and included participation from Muayyad al-Lami, President of the General Federation of Arab Journalists. The event aimed to establish a platform for discussing media issues, societal development, and promoting shared Arab interests.

The forum, part of the Conference on the Future of Media and Communication, was addressed by Nidal Mansour, the founder of the Center for Defending Freedom of Journalists. Mansour highlighted efforts to unify media dialogue under a single Arab umbrella and mentioned previous and future initiatives, such as the Gulf-Jordan Media Dialogue Forum and the proposed Mashreq Arab Dialogue Forum.

Jordanian Government Communication Minister Mohammad al-Momani underscored the role of independent media in state strength and called for institutionalizing media dialogue initiatives. Al-Momani emphasized the importance of broadening participation and establishing clear frameworks for actionable recommendations to benefit Arab peoples.

Muayyad al-Lami pointed out the challenges facing Arab media, including rapid transformations and the growing influence of social media, which impact traditional media and journalists’ job security. He stressed the need to address these challenges, especially in crisis-affected areas.

Meanwhile, Al-Sabah highlighted government efforts to regulate prices and prevent monopolistic practices amid changing exchange rates. The Ministry of Trade is working to stabilize prices, with initiatives such as introducing fixed prices for essential goods and strengthening monitoring to protect purchasing power.

Lama al-Moussawi, Director General of the State Company for Foodstuff Trading, detailed measures like reducing meat prices and curbing price manipulation through inspections and hotlines. The Ministry of Agriculture also supports these efforts by suspending customs duties on certain products to stabilize market prices.

Al-Sabah reported on intensified inspections by the Ministry of Interior to monitor food prices and prevent economic exploitation. Brigadier General Ahmed Mohammed Obaid outlined ongoing oversight measures to prevent price manipulation linked to exchange rate fluctuations.

In another report, Al-Zaman focused on the pollution challenges in Baghdad, particularly concerning the Tigris River. Residents have raised alarms about pollution and its effects on public health and natural resources. The newspaper criticized the Ministry of Environment for inadequate action and warned of a potential environmental disaster.

Experts stressed the need for innovative solutions, such as closing waste sites and adopting environmentally compliant fuels, to address the pollution crisis.