Tunis, May 14 (Petra) — Jordan participated in the 16th Arab Conference of Heads of Security Media Agencies, which commenced Wednesday in Tunis, under the auspices of the General Secretariat of the Arab Interior Ministers Council.

Representing Jordan at the conference, which focused on the vital role of security media in raising awareness about various crimes, was Colonel Mahmoud Shiyab, Director of the Media and Community Policing Directorate at the Public Security Directorate.

During the opening session, Secretary-General of the Arab Interior Ministers Council, Mohammed bin Ali Koman, highlighted the significant influence of the digital space in shaping public opinion and spreading rumors and misinformation.

He emphasised that the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence technologies has heightened the risks posed to societies.

The conference will explore the role of security media in promoting awareness of cybercrime and the use of artificial intelligence in security communication.

It will feature presentations of Arab experiences in utilising media to combat terrorism, drug trafficking and related threats.

//Petra// AK
14/05/2025 17:14:40