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This study aims to explore the evolving electronic reading habits in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the significant growth of electronic journalism. It also seeks to identify modern trends that have reshaped how people consume information, while examining the reading habits and preferences for print journalism. The research is guided by several key questions, ultimately revealing that the younger generation strongly prefers online journalism over print. This preference is driven by the limitations of traditional newspapers, such as the lack of immediate interaction, slower content updates and the dynamic nature of hypertext in the digital world. The study surveyed approximately four hundred individuals across the UAE and found a dramatic shift in reading habits, with traditional print media seemingly in decline, potentially making room for the rise of online journalism. The findings also confirm the growing influence of electronic journalism, suggesting that it is rapidly becoming a widespread social phenomenon. This shift extends beyond mere curiosity, evolving into new and lasting habits linked to the online media landscape. As online journalism establishes its position in society, it has simultaneously led to a noticeable decline in the use of print newspapers. This transformation highlights the need for traditional newspapers to adapt and evolve to stay relevant in the ever-changing world of media consumption.