The Dubai Media Council, as part of the Arab Media Summit 2024, hosted sessions featuring Emirati media pioneers to celebrate their contributions and impart knowledge to younger generations.
Aligned with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's vision, it highlights the UAE's progress and prosperity in all sectors, including media.
Her Excellency Nehal Badri, Secretary General of the Dubai Media Council, praises Dubai's media pioneers for their pivotal role in developing the local media sector. The council aims to bridge the gap between young professionals and industry veterans to foster learning and excellence, ensuring the sector's continued advancement.
Hamda Alnajjar of Dubai Media Council highlights the Arab Youth Media Forum and Arab Media Forum as invaluable for youth to interact with media experts. She emphasizes the importance of absorbing experiences and launching initiatives to equip young professionals for shaping the future of media.
Dubai Media Pioneers Sessions
Sessions organised during the Arab Youth Media Forum featuring Dubai’s media pioneers, included: 'The Art of Directing' with director Khaled Habib Al Redha, 'Starting Your Own Media Company' with Abdullatif Alsayegh, Founder and Chairman of Al Sayegh Media Group, and 'Sports Media' featuring prominent sports journalist Mohammad Al Joker.
Meanwhile, the first day of the Arab Media Forum featured sessions such as 'The Future of Media' with renowned TV director Suhail Al Abdool, and 'From Paper to Pixel: Writing Across Eras' with author Ayesha Sultan.
On the second day of the Arab Media Forum, sessions included 'Once A Storyteller, Always A Storyteller' with Emirati journalist, photojournalist, and accomplished creative writer specialising in travel literature Mohammed bin Thani, and 'Inspiring Stories' featuring renowned presenter Thani Juma.
News Source: Dubai Media Office
