ArabNet, the largest conference for the Arab web industry, is to bring together over 1,000 Arab web business leaders and start-ups, including a strong presence from Jordanian entrepreneurs following the successful ArabNet workshop recently held in Amman. The 4-day conference takes place in Beirut on March 22-25 under the Patronage of H.E. General Michel Sleiman, President of Lebanon, and in collaboration with the Central Bank of Lebanon.

Business 24|7 reports that during the Arab Media Outlook 2009-2013 titled "Inspiring Local Content", a discussion panel highlighted the importance of creating Arabic content that offers more appealing entertainment programmes and documentaries. The gap between the Arab media and the audience has been a result of the lack of understanding of the local culture, some have stated. The panel included major media players including MBC, Al Jazeera and Etisalat.