Launch of Arab Media Summit Announced

Launch of Arab Media Summit Announced

Dil Bar Irshad | May 23, 2024 | 05:22 PM IST | UAE, World | Follow on Google News

Launch of Arab Media Summit Announced

Launch of Arab Media Summit Announced

Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 23 (ANI/WAM): Under the directives of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and President of the Dubai Press Club, announced the launch of the Arab Media Summit. This summit will serve as an umbrella for key media events organized by the Dubai Press Club (DPC).

Key Events Under the Arab Media Summit:

1. 22nd Arab Media Forum:

• Dates: May 28-29
• Focus: Discussion on the future of the Arab media landscape, with participation from prominent politicians, media industry leaders, editors in chief, distinguished writers, thinkers, influencers, and content creators.
• Agenda: Includes analysis of political, economic, social, technological, and cultural developments affecting the media sector.
• Notable Sessions:
  • ‘Future of Yemen’ featuring Ahmed Awad bin Mubarak, Prime Minister of Yemen.
  • ‘Charting the GCC’s Future’ with Jasem Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council.
  • ‘Tech Updates in Media’ with Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications.
  • ‘Impact of US Elections on the Region’ with discussions led by eminent Arab journalists and academics.

1. Second Arab Youth Media Forum:

• Date: May 27
• Focus: Empowerment of the next generation of media professionals and influencers.
• Key Speaker: Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of the King for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser.

1. 23rd Arab Media Award:

• To be held during the Arab Media Forum.
• Recognizes media excellence in the region, with an emphasis on evolving the award to keep pace with regional and global media advancements.

1. Fourth Arab Social Media Influencers Award:

• Celebrates the contributions of digital influencers.

Key Highlights and Participants:

• Launch Announcement: Made during a press conference at the Dubai Press Club.
• Speakers and Participants:
• Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President.
• Pavel Durov, Founder of Telegram and VKontakte.
• Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, Minister of Information and Culture of Kuwait.
• Rani Raad, CEO of International Media Investments.
• Caroline Faraj, Vice President and Arabic Editor-in-Chief at CNN.
• Samia Nakhoul, Global Foreign Policy Editor at Thomson Reuters.
• Renowned media and content creator Bassem Youssef.

Additional Features:

• Youth Focus: Strong emphasis on youth empowerment and development in media.
• Media Pioneers Event: Seven sessions aimed at motivating new media professionals.
• Brand Dubai’s Participation: Members of the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ network will showcase innovative businesses and concepts.
• Masterclasses: Collaboration with global digital platforms such as Meta, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, SnapChat, Dolby, and VFX Mojo to offer masterclasses to young media professionals.
• Book Signing Sessions: Celebrating renowned Arab authors and their literary works.

The Arab Media Summit, by consolidating these significant media events, aims to create a unified platform for knowledge exchange and dialogue, ensuring that Arab media can effectively contribute to sustainable development and address the aspirations of the region’s people.

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Dil Bar Irshad

Dil Bar Irshad is a seasoned journalist, hails from Jammu Kashmir's Doda, covers political, social, business stories, index stories.