The UAE Media Forum tomorrow in Dubai promises to be a significant event, bringing together prominent figures in the media industry to explore the role of media in times of crisis. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the forum aims to strengthen national awareness, trust, and security. This year’s discussion will focus on the evolving challenges facing the media landscape in the UAE, particularly amidst rapid regional and international changes.
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The UAE Media Forum kicks off tomorrow in Dubai, under the patronage of Ahmed bin Mohammed, to discuss the role of media during crises and to enhance national awareness, trust, and security. Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the Dubai Media Council, the eleventh session of the UAE Media Forum will be held tomorrow, organized by the Dubai Press Club, with the participation of a select group of national leaders, senior officials, journalists, and content creators from the UAE. They will discuss the role of national media in light of the rapidly changing regional and international landscape and enhance the readiness of the national media system to meet challenges and create a positive impact.
The UAE Media Forum will take place at the Mandarin Oriental Downtown Dubai, under the slogan “The UAE is a Red Line.” It will feature a range of important topics at a critical time, given the rapid regional developments and the challenges they pose, which require strengthening the role of media as a key partner in protecting national awareness, instilling trust, and enhancing social cohesion. The forum’s agenda includes several impactful sessions, including a main session titled “When the Nation is Tested… What Does Media Do?” featuring Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Batti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, with the session moderated by Nada Al Shibani, a media figure from Dubai Media Corporation.
The forum will also dedicate a session to discussing the post-crisis phase, titled “What After the Crisis?” featuring Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council, with the session moderated by media personality Mona Al Raisi from Sharjah Broadcasting Authority. Additionally, the forum will address the security and national dimensions of recent events in a session titled “Safe Skies… and a Reassured People,” where Brigadier Pilot Abdul Nasser Al Hamidi, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, will discuss national efforts to enhance community security and reassure its members, with the session moderated by journalist Mohammed Al Ahmad from Abu Dhabi Media Network.
On this occasion, Mona Ghanem Al Merri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairwoman of the Dubai Press Club, emphasized that the UAE Media Forum is convening this year at a pivotal moment that demands a professional and national reflection on the role of media and its responsibilities amid the rapidly changing global and regional landscape. The eleventh session of the forum holds exceptional significance, coming after a period that witnessed one of the most sensitive and complex times in recent years, accompanied by challenges and tests at the political, security, economic, and media levels.
She indicated that the forum will work to open a responsible national dialogue about the role of media in times of crisis, its ability to protect awareness, enhance trust, and establish the national narrative, based on a firm belief that media is a key partner in creating stability and supporting the development process. She highlighted that the UAE media presents an advanced model that combines rapid response, clear messaging, and a commitment to truth.
Mariam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, confirmed that the eleventh session of the forum is taking place at an exceptional stage that necessitates a reconsideration of the role of media and its responsibilities toward society and the nation, and its contribution to protecting its achievements. She ensured that the forum would keep pace with the extraordinary phase the region is undergoing and the challenges it has brought, by addressing a range of topics that go beyond traditional media discussions. In this way, the forum aims to enhance the readiness of UAE media to meet future requirements.
Since its inception in 2013, the UAE Media Forum continues to serve as an important platform that contributes to shaping a shared vision among the various components of the UAE media landscape and enhancing its capacity to develop a successful human and economic model on a global level. This year’s forum program reflects a notable shift in media discussions, moving from a focus on traditional challenges to addressing issues related to national security, awareness, public trust, and the impact of media narratives on society.