AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWomen in Newsrooms: A new study on Gambian journalism finds gender inequality is less about getting women in and more about keeping them out of leadership, pointing to opaque promotions, gendered assignments, harassment, and weak protection. UAE Business Pulse: Despite uncertainty from the Iran war, the UAE’s non-oil economy expanded slightly in May as output rose on stronger local demand, though costs and supply disruptions weighed on orders. Publishing & Books: HarperCollins’ Avon imprint is expanding women’s fiction with 24 new titles, while Printful rolled out new guides for sustainable clothing brands and eco-friendly fabrics for print-on-demand creators. Local Media & Community Reading: A Bangladesh zoo attraction story aside, the week also highlights local journalism history and community book events, including a “Book Bus” and indie market-style book fairs. Tech & Media: Microsoft faced backlash after zero-day disclosure threats, and the push for AI-ready media skills continues via training programs for journalists.
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