Arab media and journalism
Media institutions, journalistic cultures, and the politics of representation across the Arab world.
01
Noha
Mellor
Professor, author, and media scholar
I study media, culture, and political power in the Arab world.
→ Explore my work
02
About
Scholarship grounded in two regions—and in professional practice.
I am Professor of Media at the University of Sharjah. I previously held a visiting professorship at Bournemouth University and an adjunct professorship at Stockholm University. Before moving to the UAE, I held academic posts at the universities of Bedfordshire, Kingston, East London, and Copenhagen.
My work draws on academic research and professional experience across the Middle East and Europe. Before entering academia, I worked as a journalist and producer for the BBC World Service and Danish Broadcasting Corporation.
Alongside publishing and teaching, I contribute to international debates on Arab media and advise academic, governmental, and media organizations. I have worked with the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oxford Analytica, and Middle East Broadcasting Networks.
03
Research
Selected areas of inquiry
Media, power, and change
AI and digital transformation
How artificial intelligence and platform power are reshaping media, creativity, and professional practice.
Culture and political power
Cultural policy, creative industries, and the relationship between communication, identity, and state power.
04
Explore
Publications, books, and professional profiles
Explore my work
Follow the links below for my publications, books, research profiles, and professional updates.