According to Gulf News, Rupert Murdoch, the Chairman & CEO of News Corp, has urged Arab governments to ease censorship on inconvenient and unwelcome stories during his speech at the Abu Dhabi Media Summit. His thoughts on boosting the media sector through easing protectionism laws could pave the way to economic diversification in the Arab world. The decision for greater openness will further enhance creativity, and thus encourage creative content that is significant to the Arab community.

His company has recently made moves into the market to ensure it is part of that growth, including the purchase of a 9 per cent stake in Saudi entertainment giant Rotana, with an option to double its purchase in the next 18 months.

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