Sheikh Ahmed chairs first meeting of newly formed Dubai Media Council

H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, has reviewed the progress of key initiatives shaping the emirate’s media landscape at the first meeting of the newly formed Dubai Media Council.

“Dubai’s media sector is entering a new period of transformation, with a strategy focused on talent development, enhanced regulatory frameworks and the adoption of advanced technologies," highlighted Sheikh Ahmed as he reviewed the progress of key initiatives.

"We are accelerating efforts to build a future-ready media sector that reflects Dubai’s global aspirations."

During the session, Sheikh Ahmed also assessed the film industry retreat that set forward strategies to enhance Dubai’s standing as a major filmmaking hub.

“Our goal is to establish an integrated ecosystem that provides an enabling environment for emerging media sectors and film production to flourish," he added. 

The retreat, held in February by the newly established Dubai Films and Games, brought together global and local production companies, filmmakers, producers, and key public and private sector stakeholders to assess the current state of the UAE film industry and shape a unified strategy for its future growth.

A comprehensive report presented at the meeting outlined the retreat’s key findings, and discussions identified critical challenges and proposed actionable solutions to harness the industry’s full potential.