EASY STEPS TO REMEMBER THE CODE OF ETHICS THAT YOU HAVE TO ABIDE BY AS A JOURNALIST IN THE UAE!

As per of the print journalism module, Academia will cover a segment on the code of ethics that full time or freelance journalists have to abide to in the UAE!

The most comprehensive list of code of ethics that I found was published on Gulf News.
   
If you are like ME and and lose the will to live when faced with the prospect of reading and remembering a comprehensive list of more than 20 instructions! then just remember the following rules and you will be fine! 

Respect

the values of Islam and its traditions.

and value human rights!

and beware of getting involved in stories that would hint to sex or racial discrimination!

 the privacy of individuals and don't post anything without getting their consent first!

Neutral

Don't become  part of your story!

Be fair always show both sides of the story.  If one party declines to participate.  Mention that you reached out and they declined to comment!

A good journalist does not write for the purpose of slandering.

True

You are the eyes and ears of society! The public deserves the truth and nothing but the truth!

Stay True! check the facts you are given by your sources.  Warning! no false information.

Always present your sources with your
 true identity!

Breach of Code

 

Don't accept money or gifts from sources or from any one related to the article you are preparing!