The Emirati Media Forum Kicks Off Today in Dubai with Participation from National Leaders and Media Professionals
Today, the Emirati Media Forum is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. Now in its eleventh edition, this forum serves as an important platform that brings together senior national leaders and media specialists from across the country. Taking place at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Dubai, the forum addresses the role of national media in facing current challenges and aims to enhance our ability to create a positive impact while confronting rapid regional and international changes.
Forum Sessions and Discussions
The agenda of the Emirati Media Forum includes a series of fruitful sessions, including the main session titled “When the Nation is Tested… What Does Media Do?”, chaired by Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority, and moderated by Nada Al Shaibani from Dubai Media Corporation. This pivotal session highlights how media responds to crises and explores ways to enhance national security.
Additionally, the forum will address the post-crisis phase in a session titled “What Comes After the Crisis?”, featuring Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defense, Interior, and Foreign Affairs Committee in the Federal National Council, with Mona Al Raisi from Sharjah Broadcasting Authority moderating. Economic issues related to media will also be spotlighted in the session “The UAE: A Safe Haven and a Winning Investment,” featuring Mohammed Al Abbar, founder of Emaar, who will discuss the future of investment in the UAE.
Message and Objectives of the Forum
Mona Ghanem Al Merri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairwoman of the Dubai Press Club, emphasized the importance of this edition of the Emirati Media Forum. Given the radical changes occurring in the region, these sessions aim to initiate a serious national dialogue about the role of media in crises and to enhance trust and national awareness. Al Merri affirmed that Emirati media presents an advanced model that combines speed and commitment to truth, making it a key partner in supporting stability and development.
Modern Media Challenges
Mariam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, stated that this edition convenes at a time that necessitates a reevaluation of media responsibilities towards society. It aims to focus on current developments and the role of media in promoting national values and principles. The forum addresses topics that go beyond traditional discussions, encompassing deeper dialogues about media narratives and their impact on society.
Since its inception in 2013, the Emirati Media Forum has continued to serve as a unifying dialogue platform. The forum consistently seeks to enhance the growth of national media in alignment with the UAE’s future vision and the development of its projects.
This year’s discussions at the Emirati Media Forum are expected to yield new insights that contribute to providing solutions for the challenges facing the sector, reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to be a role model in media at both regional and international levels.