The Dubai Press Club (DPC), organiser of the Arab Media Forum (AMF), today announced that the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), is the Sustainability Strategic Partner of the 22nd edition of the event.
The upcoming forum, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will convene from May 27th to 29th at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It will gather thought leaders, influencers, and experts to discuss the evolving media landscape in the UAE and beyond. DEWA's sponsorship underscores its commitment to social responsibility and recognizes media's role in sustainability. The event will spotlight key media issues, advancements, and transformative changes in Arab media, emphasizing regional cooperation and experience sharing to tackle global media sector challenges.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, expressed pride in supporting the 22nd Arab Media Forum as the Sustainability Strategic Partner, aligning with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision for media's role in sustainable development. He emphasized DEWA's commitment to national initiatives and social responsibility, recognizing media's vital role in raising awareness for sustainable development.
Al Tayer highlighted the forum's significance in shaping Arab media's future and fostering constructive dialogue. He underscored media's partnership in conveying sustainability messages, particularly in promoting green economy, energy transition, and addressing climate change. Al Tayer acknowledged media's role in showcasing DEWA's initiatives and fostering innovation and Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies.
Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and President of the Dubai Press Club, expressed gratitude to DEWA for its support of the Arab Media Forum, recognizing its significant contributions to the event's success. She emphasized the growing partnership between DEWA and DPC, applauding DEWA's role in advancing sustainable development in Dubai and the UAE.
Al Marri highlighted DEWA's support as aligned with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision for collaboration among government entities to enhance future readiness and improve people's quality of life.
Maryam Al Mulla, Head of Partnerships and Media Relations at the Dubai Press Club, emphasized the partnership's commitment to the forum's success and Dubai's regional media development. She underscored the media's role as a catalyst for positive change, aiming to empower it to contribute to building a sustainable future regionally and globally.
The 22nd edition of AMF will feature a series of discussions focused on analysing the key economic, social, technological and cultural developments driving the media’s transformation, as well as the sector’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.
Day 1 of AMF on 27th May will feature the second Youth Media Forum dedicated to empowering the next generation of media professionals and influencers in the region. Day 2 of the event features the prestigious 23rd Arab Media Award, which will honour outstanding achievements in the regional media industry. The forum will also host the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, on Day 3, that will recognise the contributions of digital influencers in nine categories
News Source: Emirates News Agency
