Analyzing Television Coverage Representation of Egyptian Transportation Projects | ||||
| المجلة العربية لبحوث الاتصال والإعلام الرقمي | ||||
| Volume 4, Issue 8, July 2025, Page 392-415 PDF (798.65 K) | ||||
| Document Type: المقالة الأصلية | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ajscd.2025.365426.1086 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
فداء عبدالدايم   1; سارة كسوات2; عبدالمنعم محمد3; منار عبدالله4
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| 1قسم الصحافة، كلية الإعلام، جامعة الأهرام الكندية | ||||
| 2قسم الصحافة، كلية الإعلام، جامعة الأهرام الكندية | ||||
| 3قسم الاذاعة والتليفزيون، كلية الإعلام، جامعة الأهرام الكندية | ||||
| 4قسم العلاقات العامة والإعلان، كلية الإعلام، جامعة الأهرام الكندية | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Transportation projects play a crucial role in Egypt’s economic and social development, with the government making significant investments in infrastructure expansion. This study examines the representation of transportation projects in Egyptian television coverage, focusing on framing, socio-economic implications, public safety concerns, and transparency. Utilizing a qualitative content analysis, the study examines television coverage from Extra News, a private channel, and the Second Egyptian TV Channel, a state-owned broadcaster. The research applies Framing Theory to analyze how transportation projects are depicted in media discourse. Episodes aired in 2024 were analyzed, assessing the diversity of perspectives, the portrayal of transportation initiatives, and the role of television in informing public opinion. Findings indicate that both channels predominantly framed transportation projects as symbols of national progress and economic growth, with heavy reliance on government officials as primary sources. While the coverage highlighted infrastructural advancements, sustainability, and public safety measures, it largely lacked critical engagement with issues of financial feasibility, accessibility, and long-term sustainability. The study also found limited inclusion of independent voices, urban planners, or public perspectives, reinforcing a state-aligned narrative that prioritized promotional storytelling over investigative scrutiny. This research contributes to media studies by revealing how Egyptian television constructs narratives of development and modernization. It underscores the need for more balanced media representation that integrates diverse perspectives and critical analyses of transportation policies. | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Egyptian television; transportation projects; media representation; public perception; infrastructure coverage | ||||
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