Communication & Media Technologies

Departments

Dr. Abdulla Ebrahim

Dr. Abdulla Ebrahim

Current Position: Assistant Professor

Email: dr.abdulla.altaher@gulfuniversity.edu.bh

Research Field: Journalism and Social Media

Title: Assistant Professor

College: Communication & Media Technologies

Department: Media and Public Relations

Specialization (General): Media

Specialization (Specific): Journalism and Publishing

Qualification

  • Ph.D. in Journalism and Publishing, Omdurman Islamic University, 2015
  • Master in Journalism and Publishing, Omdurman Islamic University, 2002
  • Bachelor in Journalism and Publishing, Omdurman Islamic University, 1998

Professional Membership

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy UK (FHEA-UK)
  • Member of the Sudanese Society for Communication Sciences

Teaching & Learning Statement

Dr. Abdulla Ebrahim is dedicated to fostering a learning environment that integrates traditional journalism principles with modern digital media practices. He emphasizes critical thinking, ethical journalism, and hands-on learning through workshops and practical exercises in news writing, editing, and publishing.

Experience

Dr. Ebrahim has over 20 years of experience in journalism education and practice. He has worked as a journalist, editor, and academic across Sudan and Bahrain, contributing to the development of journalism curricula and training programs for media professionals.

Research Interest

His research focuses on the intersection of journalism and social media, digital publishing, media ethics, and the role of media in sustainable development.

Selected Publications

  1. "Social Media and Its Impact on Journalistic Practices in the Arab World" – Arab Journal of Media Studies, 2022.
  2. "Digital Publishing Trends in the Middle East" – IJMC, 2020.
  3. "Media Ethics in the Age of Citizen Journalism" – Gulf Communication Review, 2019.
  4. "The Role of Press in Sustainable Development in Sudan" – African Media Review, 2017.
  5. "News Writing and Editing in the Digital Era" – Omdurman Islamic University Press, 2015.
  6. "The Evolution of Publishing in the Arab World" – Arab Publishers Journal, 2013.
  7. "Freedom of Press and Media Regulation in Africa" – African Communication Research, 2010.

Books

  • "Digital Journalism: Principles and Practice" – Omdurman Academic Press, 2016.

Conferences & Workshops

  • International Conference on Media and Communication, Bahrain, 2023
  • Workshop on Digital Journalism, Gulf University, 2022
  • Arab Media Studies Conference, Cairo, 2020
  • International Press Freedom Day Symposium, Khartoum, 2018
  • African Media Education Conference, Nairobi, 2016

Other Interest & Activities

Dr. Ebrahim is actively involved in training journalists and media professionals in digital skills. He has a passion for reading, creative writing, and cultural dialogue initiatives.

Last Updated: 09 Apr 2026