Dubai: Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Arab Media Summit 2024 will commence on Monday at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organized by the Dubai Press Club, the event will run from 27-29 May.
The summit will open with the second Arab Youth Media Forum, bringing together prominent figures, successful young content creators, digital storytellers, and global media industry leaders. Over 1,000 students from media and creative fields will also participate.
This year’s summit will include the 22nd Arab Media Forum from 28-29 May, the 23rd Arab Media Award ceremony on 28 May, and the fourth Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony on 29 May. The event will focus on equipping the next generation of media professionals with skills and knowledge for a rapidly changing environment, featuring panel discussions and masterclasses aimed at driving transformation and excellence in the media sector.
Notable speakers include H.H. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser in Bahrain, and Dr. Sultan AlNeyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth. They will address the main session titled ‘Aspirations of the Youth’.
The forum will emphasize storytelling and content creation, driven by technological advancements. It will also feature the ‘Dubai Media Pioneers Platform,’ with sessions led by Emirati media pioneers sharing their contributions to the local industry’s development. These sessions, organized by the Dubai Media Council, aim to impart knowledge and experience to younger generations.
In collaboration with leading global digital platforms, the Arab Youth Media Forum will offer eight masterclasses to young media professionals. These sessions, delivered by companies like Meta, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, Snapchat, Dolby, and VFX Mojo, aim to enhance the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the evolving digital landscape.
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