The sessions begin virtually today with Arab and international participation

Mohammed bin Rashid reviews the preparations for the Arab Media Forum

• Mohammed bin Rashid follows up the preparations for the Arab Media Forum.

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His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, briefed on the preparations for the 19th session of the Arab Media Forum, which will be launched virtually today, as part of his constant keenness to build the capabilities of Arab cadres in the media field in general and the journalist in general Of particular.

Yesterday, the Dubai Press Club organized a meeting that included leaders of media institutions operating in the UAE to review the most important topics for discussion within the forum held under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, remotely via video call, with Arab and international participation.

The President of the Dubai Press Club, Mona Ghanem Al-Marri, said that “His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum’s follow-up to the Arab Media Forum, the state of the media in the region, and the challenges facing workers in its sectors constitute an incentive for us to continue our efforts to contribute to building a future. A better Arab media personality, ”pointing out that“ Dubai has gained, within a few years, the confidence of Arab and international media institutions. Over the past 20 years, the forum has established its position as a central media platform for Arab and international media. ”

She also affirmed the keenness of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, to develop the Emirati and Arab media, and to develop new paths that take the region’s media to the highest levels of global competitiveness, which prompts us to find creative ways and adopt technical solutions that guarantee Arab media Continuing to fulfill its role, and achieving distinction in a highly competitive world.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri stated that the local media has succeeded in gaining the confidence of the Emirati community from readers and followers, noting the great and important role in facing the challenges of the spread of the "Covid-19" virus.

She said, "It has become a reliable reference for its readers and followers, despite the severe challenges posed by the pandemic."

She explained to "Emirates Today" that "the role of the media, during the next stage, should focus on transmitting messages of hope and optimism for the future, and help to coexist with the new reality that may become part of our life."

With regard to paper journalism, she said, "It is expected that it will end soon, because digital copies of newspapers replace the printed news", expressing her hope that media institutions in the Emirates will become the first in the digital transformation, stressing that "the local media has succeeded in reaching many Social segments, and his remarkable presence on social media platforms.

During the meeting, Al-Marri reviewed the efforts of the Dubai Press Club since its launch in 1999, confirming its endeavor to find and activate channels of dialogue between media professionals in our Arab region.

She said, "The media meetings have a special character, as ideas interact to generate new visions and innovative perceptions for us to make our Arab media more active and vibrant, and more able to keep pace with the future," noting that "the club is keen to hear the ideas, proposals and opinions of the media, which enables it to Monitor the most prominent challenges, and how to overcome them, and achieve the desired goals of our Arab media ».

Al-Marri added that holding the forum at this exceptional time carries a message of motivation to continue work, and to make more efforts in order to build a better Arab media future, adding that “the difficult circumstances, and the deep repercussions that have affected the world due to the epidemic, the Dubai Press Club did not act. About organizing the forum this year ».

In turn, the director of the Dubai Press Club, Maitha Buhumaid, confirmed that the arrangements for the special session of the Arab Media Forum take into account the current conditions in the region and the world.

She explained that the forum’s activities will be broadcast live and directly on a special digital platform, designated by the Forum’s Organizing Committee for this purpose. Its activities will also be displayed on the digital platforms and social networks of the Dubai Press Club, stressing that “the forum practically translates the importance of moving to the digital environment, which contributes to To a large extent, it overcomes the challenges that may encounter media institutions, and contributes to expanding the base of their followers.

The Forum is the most prominent and important media event in the region, and the first of its kind at the Arab level, in terms of exploring the media future and anticipating challenges.

The professional gathering is the largest of its kind in the Arab world, as it has represented, since its launch two decades ago, the most important platform for a meeting of media workers in the region with its various specializations, to discuss the necessary means to promote media that supports the development process, and helps the peoples of the region to achieve their aspirations. Progress and prosperity.

The forum discusses the most important topics that concern the Arab person, whether in his present or his future.

It is worth noting that the forum, which is set up remotely, will be held this year under the slogan "Arab Media: The Future ... Digital", to shed light on a number of important issues related to the prospects for media work in the region during the next phase, and ways to improve the content and message of Arab media in the era of revolution. The fourth industrial and the great shift towards the digital environment.

Mona Al-Marri:

• «The local media has succeeded in gaining the confidence of the Emirati community from readers and followers, for its great and important role in facing the challenges of (Covid-19).

• "The difficult circumstances, and the repercussions deeply affecting the world due to the epidemic, did not distract the Dubai Press Club from organizing the forum."

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