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Combating Misinformation in the Arab World: Challenges and Opportunities

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Misinformation and disinformation pose significant risks globally, with the Arab region facing unique vulnerabilities due to geopolitical instabilities, linguistic diversity, and cultural nuances. We explore these challenges through the key facets of combating misinformation: detection, tracking, mitigation, and community engagement. We shed light on how connecting with grassroots fact-checking organizations, understanding cultural norms, promoting social correction, and creating strong collaborative information networks can create opportunities for a more resilient information ecosystem in the Arab world.

Source: Communications of the ACM

DOI: 10.1145/3737450

Authors: Azza Abouzied, Firoj Alam, Raian Ali, Paolo Papotti

Institutions: New York University Abu Dhabi, Hamad bin Khalifa University, EURECOM

Language: English

Topic: Misinformation and Its Impacts

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Agence Nationale de la Recherche