Harthi, editor-in-chief of Sayidaty magazine, has called for flexibility and developing journalists' mentalities to accept the changes in the media industry. He pointed out that new journalism represents an opportunity to expand the sphere for reaching the masses. “It does not poses a threat to traditional journalism,” he said. In a recent lecture at the College of Journalism in the American University in Cairo, Al-Harthi said the merger of the media tools has opened wide horizons for journalists, but there is a challenge in developing the necessary skills and efficiency. Al-Harthi also discussed global trends in developing content, the numerous publishing and transmission tools, market challenges and competition and journalists' abilities to lead, innovate and be creative. Journalism is no longer based on one tool; it is disseminated through several tools, but the emphasis is on the content. He said developments in information technology drive journalists to seek training to use these tools so they can use new media channels and it is they alone that create distinctiveness in the world of journalism. Al-Harthi discussed experiments in advanced countries, which provide insights about how to face the changes in the media industry.
