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Mustafa H. Kadhem

Dr. Mustafa Hamid Kazem Saeed Altai, an Associate Professor with a Ph.D. in Media Philosophy from the University of Baghdad (1998), specializes in Digital Audiovisual Communication, particularly in radio and television. With over 32 years of academic and professional experience, he has served at renowned institutions, including Ajman University (UAE), Sabha University (Libya), and the University of Baghdad (Iraq). Dr. Altai has published more than 40 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, including Scopus, and authored eight methodological books used in Arab universities. He has supervised numerous master’s and doctoral theses and is proficient in statistical analysis, e-learning, and digital communication. Dr. Altai excels in news writing, editing, and training broadcasters, having organized workshops at institutions such as Al Khaleej newspaper and the Emirates Center for Policy. A certified trainer, he has contributed to academic accreditation and fostered partnerships between Ajman University and various organizations. He has provided consultations to media, educational, and social institutions, including Baghdad TV and Voice of Africa Radio. A member of the Union of Arab Journalists, Dr. Altai has received numerous local and international awards and continues to empower future generations through his contributions to media education and research.

Education
  • Ph.D., University of Baghdad, 1998.
  • Master's, Institute of Arab Research and Studies, Baghdad, Iraq / Cairo, Egypt (currently), July 18, 1990.
  • Bachelor's, University of Baghdad, College of Arts, Department of Mass Communication, Baghdad, Iraq, June 30, 1983.
Experience
  • Associate Professor, College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, UAE, 2009 – Present.
  • Assistant Professor, College of Mass Communication, Ajman University, United Arab Emirates, 2009 – 2012.
  • Assistant Professor, Faculty of Arts, Sabha University, Libya, 2004 – 2009.
  • Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Department of Media, Sabha University, Libya, 2001 – 2004.
  • Assistant Professor, Department of Media, College of Arts, University of Baghdad, Iraq, 1998 – 2001.
  • Lecturer, Department of Media, College of Arts, University of Baghdad, Iraq 1995 - 1998
  • Part-time Assistant Professor, Al-Mamoun University College, Baghdad, Iraq, 1995 – 2000.
  • Assistant Lecturer, College of Education, University of Baghdad, Iraq 1992 - 1995
  • Collaborating Lecturer, Faculty of Arts, Al-Mustansiriya University, Baghdad, Iraq, 1993 – 1997.
  • Faculty member and rapporteur, Department of Media, College of Arts, University of Baghdad, Baghdad, Iraq (1992 – 2001).
  • Supporting faculty member, collaborator, Al-Ma’moun University College, Baghdad, Iraq (1994 – 2000).
Teaching Area
  • Seminar in Public Relations - Media Research Methods - Contemporary Media Issues
  • Courses he studied in preliminary bachelor’s studies: Radio and Television News, Radio and Television Criticism, Radio and Television Advertising, Recent Trends in Radio and Television, Documentary Programs, Specialized Programs and Channels, Photography and Montage, Introduction to Mass Communication, Radio and Television Directing, Communication Theories, Public Opinion and Propaganda, Delivery and Presentation, Introduction to Radio and Television, Public Relations Department, Producing Media Materials for Public Relations, Introduction to Public Relations, Special Topic in Marketing Communication, Methods and Techniques of Media Research, Principles of Marketing, Introduction to Electronic Journalism, Information Society, Arab and International Media, Modern Communication Technology, Planning Media Campaigns, Media and Society, Radio and Television Drama, Editing Radio and Television Programs, Management of Electronic Newspapers and Their Economics, Radio and Television Production 2, Media and Development, Critical and Innovative Thinking, Writing Radio and Television Scripts, Arab and International Organizations, Human Rights in Contemporary Societies, Principles of Economics, Anticipating the Future, Radio and Television Arts.
  • Workshops and Training Courses for Faculty Members: Participated in the Educational Outcomes Workshop (25/11/2021). Participated in a workshop on developing lifelong learning competencies for university students through visual thinking strategies (November 18, 2021). Participated in the Academic Advising Planning Workshop (November 23, 2021). Participated in the Best Practices Workshop for Moodle Quizzes and Online Exams (December 6, 2021). Participated in the distance education workshop in the shadow of the COVID-19 outbreak, 19 electronic workshops on (30/09/2020). Presented a workshop titled "Advanced Scientific Research Design Skills - Statistical Treatments and Analysis Methods" to the professors of the Emirates College of Technology in Abu Dhabi on Thursday (25/10/2018). Participated in several training courses in the following topics: Participated in the evaluation of quality programs in higher education, Ajman University (24/05/2014). Time Management, Ajman University (29/01/2013). Conflict Resolution, Ajman University (03-04/06/2013). A number of model courses at Ajman University over the years of service. A computer course in the Department of Computer Science, Second Month, 2000. Educational qualification course at the University of Baghdad for faculty members (1-17/1994).
Research
  • The Dubai Health Authority's Use of the Instagram Platform to Raise Awareness About the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Analytical Study. Research published in the Journal of the College of Arts and Social Sciences at Sultan Qaboos University, Volume 14, Issue 2, August 2023.
  • . The Role of Television in Developing Creative and Innovative Ideas Among University Youth: A Field Study on a Sample of University Youth in Al-Wahda, United Arab Emirates. Publication Date: September 1, 2023. Journal of Applications of Statistics and Probability, an International Journal.
  • The Effects of Social Networking Sites on the Arab Ethical System, presented at the Fourth Scientific Conference on Information Science, sponsored by Dar Al-Mandumah: Applications of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Information Institutions, held from October 31 to November 1, 2023, online remotely.
  • Future Training Competencies for Media Workers: A Field Study on a Sample of Arab Media Workers, scientific research published in Umm Al-Qura Journal for Social Sciences on August 27, 2022.
  • Electronic Media and Shaping the Mental Image of Arab Women in Public Opinion: An Analysis of the Content of a Sample of Women's Affairs News on the Arab Section Website of BBC-NEWS Arabic. Research published in the International Journal of Information Science Messages (Scopus QS2), Volume 11, Issue 4, Pages 1277-1297, 2022. Authors: Mustafa Hamid Al-Taei, Ahmed Ankit, Najeh Rajeh Al-Salihi.
  • The Importance of Language in Arab Media Discourse: A Field Study on a Sample of Media Professionals in the UAE. Research published in the Sebha University Journal of Human Sciences, December 30, 2021. Authors: Dr. Mustafa Hamid Al-Tai, Dr. Abdo Muhammad Daoud.
  • Training Programs on YouTube and the Development of Radio and Television Presentation Skills: An Analysis of the Content of a Sample of Training Videos on YouTube. Research published in the Journal of Human and Social Sciences, Volume 10, Issue 4, Publication date: December 30, 2021.
  • The Social Responsibility of Television in Spreading the Culture of Tolerance and Rejection of Hatred: An Applied Study on a Sample of UAE Society. Research published in the Journal of Studies (Scopus) at the University of Jordan, 2021.
  • Employing Digital Communication in Innovation and Creativity for Sharjah Police: An Applied Study on a Sample of Employees in the Sharjah Police. Research published in the Police Thought Journal, No. 116-2021.
  • Explanatory Theories of Violence and Hate Speech in the Media. Published research in the Algerian Journal of Communication, University of Algiers 3, Volume 19, Issue 02, 2020.
  • The Role of New Media in Managing Social Crises: 'Illegal Crisis Management as a Model.' Published research in the Journal of International Statistics and Prospects Applications, America, 1-12-2020 (Stat. Appl. Pro. 9, No. S1, 663-680, 2020), Scopus.
  • The New Media and the Effects of the Transformation of Arab Societies from Traditional to Virtual Relations (A Field Study on a Sample of Arab Social Media Users in the UAE). Individual research, published in the Arab Journal of Management, Egypt, Volume 40, Issue 1, March 2020.
  • Attitudes of the Sudanese Media Elites Towards the Media Coverage of the Events of the Revolution (A Field Study for the Period from 2019-2020). Senior researcher. Research published in the Journal of Media Studies, Issue 10, Berlin, February 2020.
  • Employing Electronic Communication Strategies in Building Institutional Reputation (Applied Study on a Sample of Users of the Terhal Transport Application). Second researcher. Research published in the Blogging Journal, issued by the Algerian University of Oran, Volume 7, Issue 15, 2020.
  • Standards of quality and innovation in television production (a field study on a sample of specialists and media workers in the UAE 2018-2019) research published in the Journal of the Media Researcher issued by the University of Baghdad, No. 42 October 10-12-2018
  • The use of systems methods, and the challenges of transition to a knowledge and information society, joint refereed research, translated, published in the American International Journal of Contemporary Research, Volume VIII, Issue IV, December 2018.
  • The New Media and the Future of the Value System Forming the Identity of the Arab Society (A field study on a sample of Emirati society 2017-2018) Research published by Amarabak International Journal of Communication Sciences, issued by Amarabac University, Germany, Volume One, Issue 4 - November 2018.
  • The Family and the Challenges of Social Networking Sites: An Applied Study on a Sample of UAE Society (2018). A well-researched and acceptable study for publication, winner of the international scientific competition organized by the Department of Family Development Centers in Sharjah, Session 15, 2018.
  • The Effects of Foreign TV Programs on Arab Youth: A Field Study on a Sample of University Youth in the UAE (2018). A refereed research published in the Egyptian Journal of Public Opinion Research at Cairo University, Volume 17, Issue 3, September 2018.
  • Digital Communication: and the Future of Identity in Arab Television Dramas, (A field study on a sample of Arab society in the UAE, 2017), refereed scientific research, published, Journal of Media Researcher, University of Baghdad, Iraq, Issue 36 April May Jun -2017.
  • Digital Communication Technology and the Development of Arabic Library Service: Joint Scientific Research, refereed and published in the International Journal of Communication Sciences, Amarabac University in Germany, No. 1, Volume I, June 2017.
  • The Influential Power of Modern Media: Language and Image. A joint research translated into English, published in Torgoman Journal, the scientific journal of Abdul Malik Saadi University, King Fahd High School for Translation in Tangiers, Morocco, Volume 24, Issue 1, April 2015.
  • The Development of Advertising and Its Increasing Persuasive Importance in Promotion and Marketing. A refereed scientific research, published in the Journal of Human Sciences - Sebha University, First Issue, 2007. ISBN: 4846-2707.
  • Television and Human Development. Refereed scientific research, published in the Journal of Human Sciences - Sebha University, First Issue, 2007. ISBN: 4846-2707.
  • Language and the Problem of Content in the Arab Audio-Visual Media. Refereed scientific research, published in the Journal of Human Sciences - Sebha University, First Issue, 2004. ISBN: 4846-2707.
  • The Importance of Development and Its Obstacles in Africa and the Role of the Media. Refereed scientific research, published in the Journal of Human Sciences - Sebha University, No. 1, 2004. ISBN: 4846-2707.
  • The Problem of Development and Evolution, and the Role of the Media in Contemporary Society. Scientific research, published in the Journal of Social Sciences, College of Arts - University of Baghdad, No. 18-19, 2001.
  • Arab Media Policies and Conflict Management in the Arab Region. A refereed scientific research published in the Professor's Journal, University of Baghdad, Issue 16, 2000.
  • Zionist Psychological Treatment through Radio and Television. A refereed scientific research, published in the Journal of Educational and Psychological Sciences, University of Baghdad, Issue 20, 1999.
  • Information Technology and the Evolution of Office Service in the Information Society, Libya, Sebha, Sebha University Publications, 2014 (scientific book authored).
  • Glimpses of the History of Television Development, refereed scientific research, published in Al-Professor Magazine, University of Baghdad, No. 15, 1998.
  • The Crisis of the Arab Media and the New International Order, an elaborate scientific research, published in Al-Professor Magazine, University of Baghdad, 1993/1994.
  • The American Strategy in the Arabian Gulf, tight scientific research, published in the Journal of the Iraqi Ministry of Culture and Information, 1993.
  • Management and Communication Activities in Public Relations, Jordan. Amman: Dar Osama for Publishing and Distribution, 2017. (Authored scientific book)
  • Information Technology and the Development of Office Services in the Information Society, Libya. Sebha University Publications, 2014.
  • Mass Communication: An Introduction to Modernizing Concepts, Functions, and Theories. Sharjah: University Library for Printing and Publishing, 2013. (Authored scientific book)
  • Research Methods in Media and Communication Sciences, Sharjah: University Library Publications, 1st Edition, 2012. (Authored scientific book).
  • Media and Development: A Study in Global Theories and Experiences. Sharjah: Dar Al-Afqaq Al-Mashriqa for Printing and Publishing, 1st Edition, 2011. (Authored scientific book).
  • Radio and Television Arts and the Philosophy of Persuasion. Libya: Sebha, Sebha University Publications, 2009. (Authored scientific book).
  • Radio and Television Techniques and Their Applied Importance in Teaching and Learning. Libya: Sebha, Sebha University Publications, 2009. (Authored scientific book).
  • Scientific Research Methods and Their Applications in Media and Political Sciences. Egypt: Alexandria, Dar Dunya Al-Wafaa for Printing and Publishing, 2007. (Authored scientific book).
  • The Development of the Advertising Industry and Its Economic and Social Effects. A booklet issued by the International Center for Studies and Research, Tripoli, 2003. (Booklet).
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • The Effects of Social Networking Sites on the Arab Ethical System. Presented at the Fourth Scientific Conference on Information Science, sponsored by Dar Al-Mandumah: Applications of Information Technology and Artificial Intelligence in Information Institutions, held from October 31 to November 1, 2023.
  • Presented a research entitled: The Impact of New Media on National Identity in Arab and Islamic Societies, within the third axis of the Virtual International Conference: The Network of Social Relations, held on May 18, 2022, at the University of Biskra, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Laboratory of Social Change and Public Relations, Algeria.
  • Presented a research entitled: Media of Globalization and Family Disintegration in Arab Societies, at the Conference on Social Security Betting in Achieving Comprehensive Development, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, in cooperation with the Laboratory of Social Change and Public Relations, University of Mohamed Khider Biskra, Algeria, December 8, 2021.
  • Presented a research entitled: Hate Speech in Arabic-Speaking Satellite Channels and Ways to Confront It, at the Second International Thirteenth Scientific Conference of the College of Mass Communication, University of Baghdad, held on November 25, 2020, under the title: Media, Politics, and Society from the Perspective of Reality: Conflict or Integration?
  • The Role of New Media in Managing Social Crises (Applied Study on a Sample of Media Professionals in the UAE, 2019), presented at the International Conference titled: Social and Human Sciences Contemporary Issues - Integration as the Basis of Knowledge, held from November 1-3, 2019, in Berlin, Germany.
  • Presented a paper entitled: The Role of New Media in Preserving National Identity, a scientific research presented at the Second Scientific Conference: Problems of Social Studies in a Changing World, organized by the College of Media and Humanities, Sociology Department, Ajman University, held on April 25-26, 2018.
  • Presented a research entitled: Aesthetic and Ethical Standards in the Innovative Television Drama Scene, a scientific research presented at the First International Conference: Innovation and Creativity, organized by the Emirates Canadian University College in Umm Al Quwain, held on January 17-18, 2018.
  • Presented a research entitled: The Role of Digital Communication in Documenting Heritage and Awareness of Its Importance, at the International Conference (ICCROM) Sharjah, held at the Regional Center for Heritage Documentation in Al Shaqa, from December 4-6, 2018.
  • Presented a research entitled: The Impact of Virtual Relationships with Communication Sites on the Future of the Family in Arab Society (A Field Study on a Sample of Arab Users of Communication Sites in the UAE, 2017), at the Second International Scientific Conference, held under the title: Arab Society and Social Networks in a Changing World, from October 31 to November 2, 2017, at the College of Arts and Social Sciences, Sultan Qaboos University, Muscat, Oman.
  • Presented a research entitled: Messages Directed at the Contents of the Media of Globalization and Its Psychological and Social Effects (A Field Study on a Sample of Society in the United Arab Emirates, 2015-2016), at the conference organized by the College of Media and Human Sciences in cooperation with the Umm Al-Momineen Association, held on April 16-17, 2016.
  • Presented a paper entitled: The Limits of Freedom and the Moral Responsibility of New Media, at the conference titled: The Future of Traditional and New Media in the Light of Technical, Social, and Cultural Transformations in the Arab World, organized by the University of Petra in Amman, held from December 13-14, 2016.
  • Presented a research entitled: Hate Speech in the Arab Media: Social or Political Phenomenon? at the international conference 'Hate Speech in Digital and Social Media,' organized by the Jordan Media Institute in cooperation with the Norwegian Press Institute, 2016.
  • Presented a research entitled: New Media and Its Educational and Social Effects on Arab Youth (A Field Study on a Sample of Arab Youth in the United Arab Emirates, 2015), at the Third International Scientific Conference of the Faculty of Specific Education, Menoufia University, entitled: 'Quality of Education and Future Challenges' (Visions and Prospects), held from March 25-26, 2015.
  • Presented a research entitled: The Role of Mass Communication in the Development of Functional Languages (Applied Study on a Sample of UAE Society, 2013), a joint refereed scientific research published within the publications of the Third International Conference on the Arabic Language, held in Dubai from May 7-10, 2014.
  • Presented a research entitled: Communication and Information Technology and the Social Responsibility of Arab Media, an elaborate scientific research presented at the Communication and Information Technology Conference, organized by the Sociology Department, Faculty of Humanities, University of Algiers II, in Algiers, 2014.
  • Presented a research entitled: Strategic Planning for Quality and Academic Accreditation in Arab Higher Education Institutions (A Field Study on a Sample of Quality Specialists in Higher Education, 2012/2013), a refereed scientific research published within the publications of the Third Arab International Conference, organized by the Association of Arab Universities, held at the Rehab University Al-Zaytouna, Amman, Jordan, from April 2-4, 2013.
  • Presented a research entitled: Communication and Information Means and Facing the Problems of Transition to the Information Society, a refereed scientific research published in the proceedings of the scientific conference organized by the Department of Journalism at the University of Petra, under the slogan 'The Media: Tools of Expression and Change,' University of Petra, Amman, Jordan, 2012.
  • The Media Between Covering Events and Their Industry, at the forum organized by the College of Media and Human Sciences, Fujairah Branch, in cooperation with the Fujairah Department of Culture, 2010.
  • Presented a research entitled: The Arabs and the Mastery of Investing the Opposing Roles of the Media and Informatics in Arab Societies, at the First Scientific Conference for the Humanities, entitled 'Towards the Rooting of the Humanities,' Faculty of Arts, University of Al-Zawiya, Libya, 2009.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Dr. Mustafa Hamid Kazem was awarded the Medal of Creativity in appreciation of his active participation in the Virtual Scientific Conference 'Media, Politics, and Society from the Perspective of Reality: Conflict or Integration,' held by the College of Media, University of Baghdad, Republic of Iraq, in cooperation with Al-Zakwat Foundation, on November 24-25, 2020.
  • Awarded a certificate of thanks and appreciation for winning third place in the international competition for scientific research, organized by the Department of Family Centers at the Supreme Council for the Family in Sharjah, on March 9, 2019.
  • Honored to win the scientific research competition organized by the General Secretariat of the Police Sciences Academy, led by Sharjah Police, in my capacity as head of the winning research team, 2017/2018.
  • Honored with a certificate of thanks and a shield of excellence for presiding over the opening session, presiding over one of the conference sessions, and submitting a paper at the Innovation Conference organized by the Canadian College on January 18, 2018.
  • Received honors for supervising the best-winning scientific research in the annual competition held by Ajman University during the 2011-2012 academic year.
  • Received honors for supervising the best-winning scientific research in the annual competition conducted by Ajman University during the 2012-2013 academic year.
  • Received honors from Sebha University in Libya for my participation in the preparation, organization, and media coverage of several scientific conferences, seminars, and student competitions.
  • Honored and awarded the title of Associate Professor by the Secretariat of the Council of the University College of Safety in Baghdad on February 27, 2000.
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the Algerian Blogging Journal, 2020.
  • Member of the Advisory Board for the magazine 'Amarbak for International Communication Sciences' in Germany, from 2017 to 2020.
  • Member of the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, 1999-2001.
  • Member of the Federation of Arab Journalists, 1999-2001.
  • Chairman of several committees in the colleges he has worked with since his appointment until now.
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the Blogging Journal of the University of Oran, Algeria, 2020.
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the Algerian Development Journal, 2020.
  • Member of the Editorial Board of the Logos Algerian Journal, 2020.