The University of Westminster invites you to a special screening and discussion
📽️ Rewriting Arab NewsChange in Saudi Arabia and How It Impacts the UK
Join us for an exclusive evening exploring how Saudi Arabia’s evolving landscape is reshaping its global relationships and media narratives. The event features the screening of Rewriting Arab News followed by a panel discussion with leading voices in politics, media, and culture.
Welcome Address: Professor Dibyesh Anand, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Global Engagement and Employability
Keynote Speech: Lord Ed Vaizey, Member of the House of Lords and former UK Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries
Panel Q&A: Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief of Arab News and Westminster alumnus (2009)
Programme
- 6:30 pm – Arrivals & Welcome Drinks
- 7:00 pm – Speeches
- 7:15 pm – Documentary Screening (Rewriting Arab News)
- 8:00 pm – Panel Q&A with Faisal J. Abbas
- 8:30 pm – Networking Reception
About Faisal J. AbbasFaisal J. Abbas has been Editor-in-Chief of the Riyadh-based Arab News since 2016, leading its global relaunch and international expansion. A renowned columnist and commentator, Abbas has appeared on CNN, BBC World, and Sky News and interviewed world leaders from across the globe. He is a University of Westminster alumnus (MA, 2009), recipient of the British Council’s UK Alumni “Social Impact” Award in Saudi Arabia, and a member of the World Economic Forum’s Young Global Leaders network.
