{
  "id": 6350747,
  "title": "Jameel Altheyabi: Media and security sectors are essential partners in protecting society and strengthening stability",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/jameel-altheyabi-media-and-security-sectors-are-essential-partners-in",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T23:02:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Saudi Gazette",
    "slug": "saudi-gazette",
    "url": "https://saudigazette.com.sa/article/664421/saudi-arabia/jameel-altheyabi-media-and-security-sectors-are-essential-partners-in-protecting-society-and-strengthening-stability"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Saudi media executive Jameel Altheyabi stressed the critical role of collaboration between the media and security sectors in safeguarding society and fostering stability. Addressing a Security and History Dialogue 2026 event, Altheyabi emphasized the need for a professional and institutional partnership founded on trust, clear communication, and shared responsibility. Recognizing the rapid growth of media outlets and social media, Altheyabi highlighted how this acceleration has intensified challenges like rumors and misinformation, especially during crises. He argued that the media's role is crucial in combating rumors, correcting misinformation, and promoting public awareness, while also requiring reliable information sources to ensure the public receives accurate details. Balancing the media's rapid communication with the security sector's slower, potentially sensitive processes is a key challenge. Altheyabi pointed out that rapid dissemination of information must be balanced with maintaining the confidentiality necessary for security investigations. During crises, the media's speed and clarity in delivering official information are vital for public reassurance and for countering the spread of false narratives. He called for proactive communication—providing clear, reliable information before rumors can circulate—to combat misinformation, especially in the age of social media where anyone can publish content instantly. Altheyabi stressed that the media has a unique responsibility in covering security matters, requiring a careful approach to protect victims' privacy, avoid interfering with investigations, verify information before publishing, and refrain from publishing potentially harmful content. He argued that the media must carefully evaluate what information should be shared and what should be withheld, all while balancing public interest against professional and security considerations. Looking ahead, Altheyabi called for a transformation from occasional crisis communication to a permanent partnership between media and security sectors. This partnership should include regular dialogue, joint training, direct communication channels, and clear crisis management plans. Mutual trust is essential, built through commitments to accuracy, transparency, and the independence of the media, while still respecting security needs.",
  "summary": "RIYADH — Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, underscored the importance of forging a professional and institutional partnership between the media and security sectors, founded on trust, effective communication, and shared responsibility. Speaking at a session of the Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference in Riyadh on Tuesday, Altheyabi…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}