In an unexpected move from within Dubai, Lt-Gen. Dhahi Khalfan (Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police) inaugurating an awareness campaign titled "No to Spam TV Channels" at the Dubai Women�s College (DWC), Khalfan said these TV channels continued to telecast such obscene programmes with the sole aim of attracting larger audience with an eye on higher profits. Unfortunately owned by Arab and Muslim countries, unmindful of the fact that they were causing harm to the young minds through such telecast.
Unfortunately, he is completely right...
Stating that there were over 150 satellite channels, which were not complying with rules and regulations, Khalfan said all such channels would face closure in the future. "I will take all satellite channels which do not comply with established cultural values to the courts," he declared, adding that he had decided to increase the offer from the earlier Dh100, 000 to Dh500, 00 in an effort to come down heavily on such satellite channels.
The society and the youth in particular should stand up against such satellite channels which broadcast disgraceful video clips with obscene content violating the moral and social values of our country.
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Yes, we need to be more creative and to raise awareness among youth and families about the benefits of watching proper, decent and objective TV channels.
The affluent should learn to spend money on charities instead of "silly" text messages (since I'm working in a telecom company, if they hear me saying this, probably they will fire me :-p). The most regretful part of the issue is that the owners of most of these channels are Arabs like us. They are from the same religion(s) and they live among us. However, the love of money and the great profits made them overlook the dangers they are spreading in society and our traditions.
It's a double sword tool. Having these channels of communication is a must. Yet using them in the existing form is a disaster. If you are not already one of addicted people to these channels, just set and watch them for few minutes and tell me what you get out of them. NOTHING!!! Completely useless, wasted and destructive time.
The money that is spent on these silly text messages could be better invested in fighting Aids somewhere or helping the poor in our countries. Those who have lots of money should spend it on charity, whether in the country or outside, instead of wasting it on text messages.
Young people need to learn to censor what they expose themselves to. The one thing young people do not have today is time. Hence, engaging in non-productive activities will not contribute to society.
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Preach it man! You would make a good evangelical Christian (from me that is a compliment, from others it may not). TV is a complete waste of life.
What about using the time to volunteer helping kids in Zarka with computers? What about using the money to help out families in Wihdat?
As much as I am for Palestine and the cause, I am truly disgusted that most Palestinians I know really aren’t DOING ANYTHING but compaining. It doesn’t take a huge NGO to make a difference for one family.
Here’s a challenge to jordanplanet bloggers. Fast from TV for Ramadan and use those evenings making a difference in the lives of poorer Palestinians in East Amman. Invest, Mentor, teach the next generation. Dare ya.
That reminds me, do you read you emails? I once invited you to Jordan Blogger meetup a couple of months ago when I was in Jordan, but haven’t heard from you.
And BTW, I’m evangelical ;-)
Haithim, I do check every other day and didn’t get your email. Ya’sara, would’ve loved to come!
I knew there were evangelical Muslims out there, located between the fundies and the secular ones, just like Christians. :)
I regret using the word ‘disgusted’, frustrated is what I meant.
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