Media: Swift Response to Rumors

The Ministry of Media has emphasized the importance of swiftly and accurately disseminating government information from its official sources, thereby helping to bridge the gap between the government’s message and the public, and curbing the spread of rumors and misinformation. During a panel discussion at the Arab Media Summit 2026 in Dubai, Deputy Minister of Media Dr. Nasser Muhaissen stressed the need for rapid response to rumors, warning against allowing them time to spread. He explained that rumors thrive in what he described as an “information vacuum,” a temporal space devoid of facts. He underscored the necessity of filling this vacuum with accurate and clear information, even if not all details are available initially, with the understanding that they would be provided later. He stressed that speed of response must always be coupled with accuracy, transparency, and consideration of the nature of the rumor and its scale of dissemination.