OIC to hold conference combating disinformation and Islamophobia in Istanbul

Attendees participate in an OIC meeting in Istanbul. (File/AFP)
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  • The importance of intensifying media action on the Palestinian issue will be discussed
  • Developing media training and expertise in the Muslim world will also be explored

RIYADH: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold a conference to discuss combating disinformation and Islamophobia in Istanbul from October 21-22.

OIC information ministers taking part in the event will discuss ways to confront Islamophobia and present the true image of Islam, strengthen the role of the media in confronting terrorism, and develop media training and expertise in the Muslim world.

The importance of intensifying media action on the Palestinian issue will also be discussed.

Secretary general Hissein Brahim will address the opening session of the conference during which he will focus on the role of the OIC in various fields of information which benefit member states, the organization said.