Reader The media in the UAE is so afraid of being branded as ‘pro-corruption’ that they are afraid to report on corruption, a senior media group said Monday, as its members called for an independent investigation of the countrys largest private media group. The Dubai Media Network (DMN) says it has filed a formal complaint against the government-run news agency Al Jazeera, saying it has “incorrectly and unfairly” described the company as “pro-establishment.” Al Jazeera did not immediately respond to a request for comment.”DMN has been accused of failing to adequately investigate allegations that are not substantiated and of violating the laws of defamation,” the group said in a statement. “DMN is accused of being pro-establishment, while Al Jazeera is accused by the public of being ‘pro corruption.'”DMN’s board has called on the government to “investigate the veracity of DMN’s report” and have “immediate recourse” to remove Al Jazeera’s by: adminPosted on: October 13, 2021 from its website.The DMN was founded by Abu Dhabi’s Prince Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum in […]