The Arab Media Summit 2024 featuring panel discussions and masterclasses aimed at advancing transformation and excellence in the media sector kicks off with the Arab Youth Media Forum.
Held under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the summit runs from May 27-29.
Among the inspirational speakers kicking off the event is UAE Minister of State for Youth, and history-making astronaut, Sultan Al Neyadi who will take to the stage for the main session titled ‘Aspirations of the Youth’.
Over 1,000 creative and media students will be in attendance, along with prominent Arab personalities, content creators, and global media industry leaders.
This year's edition focuses on equipping the next generation of media professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in the ever-changing media landscape.
Other notable speakers include His Highness Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory message to Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on his re-election on Saturday.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a congratulatory cable to Andrzej Duda, President of the Republic of Poland, on the occasion of his country's Constitution Day.
The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has approved a 2.35 per cent Education Cost Index (ECI) for Dubai's for-profit private schools for the 2025–26 academic year, allowing eligible schools to increase tuition fees within that limit.
A Dubai court has sentenced Indian businessman B.S.S., widely known as 'Abu Sabah', to five years in prison for his role in a large-scale money laundering operation.
Sharjah Police have arrested a motorist who racked up 137 traffic violations and fines totalling over AED 104,000, all while using forged licence plates to evade detection.
Economic and developmental cooperation topped the agenda during discussions between His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and President of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa.