Viory Expands Gulf Partnerships at FOMEX 2025 in Saudi Arabia
Global South's leading visual news agency, Viory, is preparing to make a significant impact at FOMEX 2025 with a series of activities that reinforce its commitment to delivering reliable journalism and expanding its regional presence in GCC countries, the wider Middle East and North Africa region.
Verification workshop: Leadership in the fight against misinformation
At the heart of Viory's participation in FOMEX 2025 is the exclusive verification workshop, which will take place in her suite and also online on February 20, the second day of the exhibition. The workshop, which will be presented in Arabic, aims to provide journalists and media professionals with the necessary tools to protect credibility in the digital age.
Leading expert Sami A Nour will present the workshop, where he will discuss the latest AI-backed verification technologies, metadata analysis, deepfake detection, as well as the investigative strategies used to verify digital content in real time. Sami A Nour has over a decade of experience in enhancing digital awareness, and has given more than 400 lectures and workshops on the subject.
Participants will gain practical experience and a deep understanding of how to detect misleading information, verify content on social media, and document breaking news. With the unprecedented spread of misleading information, this session provides essential skills to ensure news accuracy, promote media integrity, and consolidate public confidence in the press.
My new digital division with the launch of the Arabic website.
The launch of Viory's Arabic website is an important step in promoting voices in the global South, providing an easy-to-use local platform for its partners in the region. This expansion reinforces the Agency's commitment to being a key news source for the Arabic-speaking public, and reaffirms its deep connection to the region where it is headquartered.
A commitment to trust in a changing world.
In the face of the challenges facing the media sector, the spread of misleading information to an ever-evolving media environment, Viory continues its commitment to delivering news and insights from a global Southern perspective. FOMEX 2025 is a unique opportunity to highlight its growing influence on the regional news landscape today.
Zelacha Sidekova, the CEO of Viory, said:
FOMEX 2025 is a perfect opportunity to highlight our commitment to reliable journalism and strengthen our relationship with key players in the Gulf countries. In an era where misleading information is spreading at unprecedented speed, mastery of verification skills has become essential to safeguarding the credibility of the press".
Source: Sada El Arab