H.H. Sheikh Ahmed hails national media as crucial pillar of development

Tuesday, 28 October 2025 22:19

By ARN News Staff

Dubai hosted the 10th Emirati Media Forum on Tuesday at the Museum of the Future, bringing together leading figures from the UAE media sector.

The event was attended by His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, along with Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture.

Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the forum highlighted the vital role of national media in shaping public awareness and supporting the UAE’s development goals.

Sheikh Ahmed praised the sector’s professionalism and stressed the importance of empowering youth to lead digital transformation and innovation in media.

He also reaffirmed the Dubai Media Council’s commitment to preparing future-ready talent and strengthening the UAE’s global media competitiveness.

During the event, prominent media organisations were honoured for their role in advancing the national media message.

Today, I attended the 10th Emirati Media Forum, organised by the Dubai Press Club at the Museum of the Future, and met with leading media personalities, influencers, and content creators participating in the event.
During the forum, media leaders were honoured for their… pic.twitter.com/tNVk5Vm5Uq
— Ahmed bin Mohammed (@AhmedMohammed) October 28, 2025

Ahmed bin Mohammed: Today, I attended the 10th Emirati Media Forum, organised by the Dubai Press Club at the Museum of the Future, and met with leading media personalities, influencers, and content creators participating in the event. During the forum, media leaders were honoured… pic.twitter.com/3aFNXMMNRw
— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) October 28, 2025

During my participation in the tenth edition of the Emirati Media Forum, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, and in the presence of some of the most… pic.twitter.com/jRm7WQPT1c
— Latifa MR Al Maktoum (@hhshklatifa) October 28, 2025

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