Benghazi hosts the first annual Arab media conference.

The Libyan city of Benghazi witnessed an exceptional event by hosting the first annual Arab Media Conference, which brought together a group of media and art icons from the Arab world.

The conference featured prominent figures who have left their mark on the media scene, including Razan Al-Maghribi , Mahmoud Bou Obeid, Nicole Tanoury, Maguy Farah, Amer Bin Jassas, Mahmoud Saad, media personality Nishan, Tunisian Al-Hadi Al-Zaim, George Kordahi, and artist Arwa, in addition to others who contributed to this distinguished event.

Razan Al-Maghribi : Libya deserves it, and the media deserve it too. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the conference, Lebanese journalist Razan Al-Maghribi expressed her happiness at participating, describing the conference as "excellent par excellence," praising the tremendous effort put into organizing it. She added, "From the first call about the invitation, we said, 'Of course,' because Libya deserves it, Benghazi deserves it, and the media deserve it."

She also spoke about a special tour she took of the city, during which she visited the shrine of the late Sheikh Omar al-Mukhtar, toured the stadium football club, the Jerid market, and the lighthouse, in addition to having a traditional meal at Abu Hamida Beans Restaurant. Razan extended a special greeting to the Al-Ahly and Al-Nasr teams and their fans, affirming in the Benghazi dialect, "We love you very much."

Mahmoud Saad: Stories don't need acting. Egyptian media personality Mahmoud Saad had a striking stance when asked about the possibility of turning his memoirs into a drama or publishing them on digital platforms like YouTube. He modestly replied, "It doesn't deserve anything like that; they're just stories. There are far more important figures in the Arab world, and when they have a film made for them, we'll see."

He also stressed the importance of continuing such conferences, believing that major media events contribute to bringing peoples together and enhancing communication between cultures.

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Arwa: Kindness was the first thing that caught my attention. Yemeni artist Arwa also shared her impressions of her visit to Benghazi, revealing that the first thing she noticed upon stepping off the plane was the loss of Wi-Fi. However, she was surprised by a simple, humane gesture when one of her companions offered to share his phone's internet connection with her, which she considered a reflection of the "kindness of the people." She added that the reception and organization were more than wonderful.

When asked about disagreements between media professionals, she said: “It is normal for disagreements to occur, but they always resolve in the end.”

The first annual Arab Media Conference in Benghazi proved that it is not just a professional gathering, but a platform for exchanging cultures and opinions and renewing ties between Arab media professionals and artists.

This conference also serves as a regional platform for discussion, analysis, and strategic planning for the future of Arab media. Over the course of three days, Benghazi will be remembered for its impact on the media and the world, as the city welcomes the most prominent media innovators and pioneers from across the Arab world. More than 45 influential Arab media figures will attend, along with prominent Libyan figures who have contributed to the advancement of local media, academic media professionals, content creators, and influencers. The conference will serve as a dialogue platform aimed at advancing the media industry, discussing its challenges and ways to develop it, and sharing extensive expertise in the field.