Mohammed bin Rashid attends GDMO’s annual media gathering and honours ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’
– Maktoum bin Mohammed and Ahmed bin Mohammed attend the occasion
– An initiative of the Dubai Media Council, ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ seeks to rejoice Emirati media pioneers
Mohammed bin Rashid: Emirati pioneers within the media trade have performed a key function in constructing our media trade and introducing our tradition, customs and imaginative and prescient to the world
Ahmed bin Mohammed: The contributions of media pioneers have raised the nation’s stature as a pacesetter within the Arab media panorama
Mona Al Marri: Enhancing the capabilities of the nation’s media expertise is one in every of Dubai Media Council’s highest priorities
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, right now attended the Authorities of Dubai Media Workplace’s (GDMO) annual media gathering. The occasion was attended by His Highness Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, First Deputy Ruler of Dubai, and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the UAE; and His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.
Throughout the gathering, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid honoured outstanding Emirati media personalities for his or her pioneering contributions to native media improvement. An initiative of the Dubai Media Council, ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ seeks to rejoice pioneering Emirati media professionals who’ve made vital contributions to the native trade’s improvement. The initiative seeks to boost the visibility of their contributions, enabling the trade to profit from their experience.
Commenting on the event, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed praised the media’s pivotal function in supporting the UAE’s improvement journey. He recommended the dedication of Dubai’s media pioneers, notably at a time when right now’s technological developments weren’t obtainable to them.
“Emirati pioneers within the media trade have performed a key function in constructing our media trade and introducing our tradition, customs and imaginative and prescient to the world. Their dedication to telling the story of the nation’s exceptional progress has considerably contributed to making sure our achievements have been recognised on the worldwide stage. We lengthen our gratitude to them for his or her contributions, which proceed to be cherished to at the present time.”
His Highness urged the youthful era to attract on the data and expertise of pioneering media professionals to spice up the media sector’s competitiveness, consistent with Dubai’s future aspirations.
HH Sheikh Mohammed engaged in discussions with native media leaders and senior Arab and worldwide media officers on the gathering, in addition to writers, thought leaders, content material creators and social media influencers. His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports activities Council; His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Integrated; His Excellency Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the Nationwide Media Workplace; and Sheikh Walid bin Ibrahim Al Ibrahim, Chairman of the Board of Administrators of the MBC Group have been additionally current on the occasion.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed mentioned the ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ initiative displays HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s dedication to recognising and honouring key contributions to Dubai and the UAE’s progress. He praised the dedication of every particular person in the direction of the nation’s improvement.
“We lengthen our gratitude to the media pioneers whose contributions have raised the nation’s stature as a pacesetter within the Arab media panorama. At present, as we try to ship impactful content material, we draw inspiration from these trailblazing professionals. We worth their contributions and experience which can encourage new generations to form a fair brighter future for the sector and assist create a nationwide media trade with world affect,” Sheikh Ahmed mentioned.
The ceremony, additionally attended by Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director Normal of the Authorities of Dubai Media Workplace, celebrated the contributions of Emirati media pioneers together with writers, editors-in-chief, tv and radio professionals, TV administrators and presenters, amongst others. The attending media professionals expressed their gratitude to His Highness for his beneficiant gesture.
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri mentioned the ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ initiative, launched below the directives of HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, goals to honour media professionals whose contributions haven’t solely helped advance the media sector but in addition considerably increase consciousness of the great progress seen throughout varied sectors within the UAE and Dubai.
“The Dubai Media Council is dedicated to nurturing a brand new era of media leaders by figuring out key strengths and areas for enchancment. Our objective is to boost the sector’s requirements to align with worldwide finest practices. Enhancing the capabilities of nationwide media expertise is likely one of the Council’s highest priorities. The experiences, data and insights of media pioneers have created a powerful basis for innovation and progress within the trade,” Al Marri mentioned.
Her Excellency added that the Dubai Media Council has launched a particular publication titled ‘Dubai Media Pioneers’ celebrating the media professionals who’ve been honoured. The guide highlights key moments of their careers, which narrate the story of their dedication to the sphere. It additionally paperwork their journey throughout print, tv, and radio, offering a complete account of the contributions of those people who’ve tirelessly served the nation.
The media gathering was additionally attended by an array of media leaders and outstanding personalities in Dubai, together with distinguished writers, editors-in-chief, and senior representatives of native media encompassing print, TV, radio, and digital platforms. Representatives from Arab and worldwide media establishments primarily based in Dubai have been additionally current. Her Excellency Nehal Badri, Secretary Normal of the Dubai Media Council, and different council members additionally attended the occasion.
The media professionals attending the gathering expressed their enjoyment of having the chance to satisfy His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. In addition they appreciated the insights shared by him in regards to the media’s essential function in social improvement and progress. They highlighted that Dubai’s supportive setting for the media neighborhood was a key issue within the metropolis incomes the title of the ‘Capital of Arab Media’.
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