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03 Apr 2018
3 April 2018 <br />
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Amman - The Jordan Media Institute (JMI) and the General Iftaa Department signed a memorandum of understanding for cooperation in capacity building and media training. The memorandum, signed at the JMI by His Eminence Dr. Mohammed Khalaileh, general mufti of the Kingdom, and Dr. Basim Tweissi, dean of the JMI, aims at training the staff of the Iftaa Department and enabling them to use various media tools, such as mobile journalism, television and radio production, media literacy, and others. This will enable the department to develop its capacity in handling new media tools.<br />
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The mufti noted that the department bears the message of moderate Islam, which is far removed from extremism. It seeks to deliver this message to society correctly. He underlined "the importance of disseminating enlightened thinking at this stage, which is witnessing great media openness. The department has taken it upon itself to send a strong and influential message that represents correct and tolerant Islamic values, the Amman Message, and other carefully studied messages to the largest number of people in society". <br />
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For his part, Dr. Tweissi said that the memorandum is the culmination of cooperation between both sides to build the capacities of a number of staff members of the department and enable them to carry out their work and present their message by spreading moderation, which we need during this period in particular. This is especially since the Iftaa Department plays an important role in Jordanian society as reflected in the trust of society in it. Therefore, we are working with it to develop media performance in a professional manner to get to the largest public.<br />
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Khalaileh toured the JMI and had a firsthand look at the equipment and modern television and radio studios. He also watched the course on the basics of TV production, which the JMI is currently holding for the staff of the Iftaa Department. This is the third course that the JMI offers within the memorandum of understanding between the two sides.