Dubai: The Arab Youth Media Forum serves as a dynamic platform, bringing together leading media figures to share their experiences with young professionals, media students, and the creative sector. The event offers participants opportunities to enhance the quality of Arab media.
Organized by the Dubai Press Club, the Forum precedes the 22nd Arab Media Forum session. It aligns with the UAE’s ongoing efforts to empower youth and integrate them into the media sector as key drivers of growth. This initiative aims to prepare a distinguished young media generation to lead amidst rapid global developments.
This year’s Forum will feature dialogue sessions with notable figures such as H.H. Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain and Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth Affairs. A new initiative to stimulate creativity among young media professionals will also be announced.
The sessions will focus on the current and future roles of Arab youth, equipping them with tools to shape the media landscape and achieve comprehensive development. The Forum aims to prepare a generation capable of addressing future challenges and contributing to a developed, influential media community.
The UAE continues to establish itself as a leading hub for high-profile media events, supported by its state-of-the-art infrastructure. The country ranks 10th globally in the 2024 Global Soft Power Index, reflecting its cultural diversity and openness.
The UAE’s prominence in hosting media events stems from its significant media sector development over the past decades. Starting with the media boom in the 1980s, the UAE has progressed to launching satellite channels and media production companies. This strategic shift attracted numerous regional and international media operations to the country.
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