Social Responsibility Forum to Address Media’s Impact on Society.

Riyadh: Minister of Media Salman Al-Dossary is set to sponsor the second Social Responsibility Forum, organized by the Social Responsibility Association, at the Saudi Press Agency conference center. The two-day event, commencing tomorrow, will convene media professionals, academics, and Shura Council members to deliberate on the media's role in promoting social responsibility across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. The forum aims to highlight successful initiatives and identify the challenges faced by the media in this context. According to Saudi Press Agency, the forum will witness the launch of the first-ever podcast dedicated to social responsibility, a collaborative effort between the Social Responsibility Association and MBC Group. Additionally, the event will introduce the inaugural magazine focused on social responsibility, which will cover a range of issues and developments within the field. Chairman of the association's Board of Directors, Saud Al-Subaie, emphasized the association's commitm ent to enhancing collaboration with key stakeholders in social responsibility, with a particular focus on media outlets. This initiative is part of the association's broader strategy to engage and influence various sectors through media channels. Honorary chair of the association, Princess Hessa bint Salman bin Abdulaziz, expressed her gratitude to the Minister of Media for supporting the forum. She voiced her optimism that the event would enhance collaboration between media and community institutions, aiming to promote responsible standards and values across society.