The 22nd Arab Media Forum, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, is set to take place in Dubai from 27 to 29 May 2024. This event, part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives, aims to provide a platform for dialogue among Arab media leaders to discuss the future of the media landscape in the region.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, emphasized the importance of the forum in fostering growth, creativity, and excellence in the media sector. The event will focus on unlocking new opportunities for development and promoting dialogue that empowers the media to effectively serve the community.
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, highlighted the need for a unified strategic approach to advance media growth amidst rapid global changes. The forum will feature discussions on key political, economic, social, technological, and cultural developments driving the media’s transformation.
Day 1 of the forum will include the Youth Media Forum, aimed at empowering the next generation of media professionals. Day 2 will feature the prestigious 23rd Arab Media Award, honoring outstanding achievements in the regional media industry. Day 3 will host the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, recognizing the contributions of digital influencers in different categories.
Overall, the Arab Media Forum promises to be a gathering of thought leaders, media personalities, editors, influencers, scholars, and content creators from the UAE, the region, and across the world, discussing strategies to enhance the media industry’s positive impact on Arab societies.