Ahmed bin Mohammed attends opening of Arab Youth Media Discussion board held on Day 1 of Arab Media Summit – UAE

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, attended the opening of the Arab Media Summit 2024 organised by the Dubai Press Membership. The summit commenced immediately in Dubai with the second version of the Arab Youth Media Discussion board.

That includes over 4,000 media professionals, together with outstanding politicians, Arab media leaders, editors-in-chief of native and Arab newspapers, main writers and thinkers from the Arab world, and notable media figures, the Arab Media Summit is the area’s largest media thought management platform.

Additionally current in the course of the opening session have been His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Consultant for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs, Kingdom of Bahrain; His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports activities Council; Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority; His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Integrated; and a variety of ministers, dignitaries, senior officers; and over 1,000 younger media professionals.

The opening session was additionally attended by Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Membership (DPC).

The session started with a welcome speech by Dr. Maitha bint Essa Buhumaid, Director of the Dubai Press Membership wherein she introduced the launch of Ibda’a – The Arab Youth Media Award. This initiative revives the award launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in 2001, initially named the Ibda’a Media Pupil Awards. The initiative reaffirms Dubai’s dedication to fostering  excellence and creativity amongst younger aspiring media professionals.

Dr. Maitha Buhumaid emphasised the very important position of youth in media transformation amidst speedy international modifications. She highlighted the Arab Youth Media Discussion board’s mission to interact younger folks in shaping the way forward for the Arab media sector, bridging the hole between training and labour market wants, and fostering artistic concepts impressed by the imaginative and prescient of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Influence of youth within the digital period
The second version of the Arab Youth Media Discussion board on Day 1 of the Arab Media Summit featured a keynote tackle delivered by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth, wherein he highlighted the UAE’s unwavering dedication to constantly empowering youth to play a significant position in realising the nation’s imaginative and prescient.

Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi harassed the significance of youthful voices within the digital age, embodying range and innovation whereas addressing modern points. He stated that it’s essential to spend money on youth and encourage them to leverage their artistic and technological abilities to develop media content material that shapes a greater future, in ways in which replicate Arab tradition and values.

Dr. Al Neyadi urged youth to be pioneers in digital media and work in direction of constructive, sustainable change. He emphasised their very important position in shaping tendencies and forging new pathways for improvement. As creators and innovators, they enrich the panorama with considerate insights and a transparent understanding of what’s wanted to construct a brighter future.

He additionally assured them that their influence on media goes past new expertise adoption. It includes creating a brand new imaginative and prescient and offering content material that promotes positivity, and evokes and empowers people to realize important accomplishments.

Dr. Al Neyadi stated the Discussion board provides a possibility to spend money on gifted youth within the media, emphasising that steady coaching and improvement will improve their abilities and international competitiveness. He additionally highlighted the necessity to help and encourage younger folks to create content material that builds bold and cohesive communities, as they’re the way forward for the business.

A number one position
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri stated the launch of the Arab Media Summit highlights Dubai’s main position as a hub for media and artistic professionals. She stated beginning the Summit with the Arab Youth Media Discussion board, displays the significance that the UAE and Dubai place on youth.

She additionally stated the UAE’s management provides a novel mannequin for supporting and empowering youth to guide improvement throughout very important sectors. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has given youth each alternative to show their skill to shoulder accountability, she famous.

“Guided by the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and in partnership with all stakeholders, we proceed to additional speed up the event of media within the area and guarantee youth play an vital position on this effort. The youth stay our most vital asset in growing the media sector, as they’re effectively positioned to know and meet the calls for of the long run.”

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