Photos: Arab Media Summit 2024 kicks off in Dubai

Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) during the Arab Media Summit 2024 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), with Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and President of the Dubai Press Club during the Arab Media Summit.

Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Representative of His Majesty the King for Humanitarian Affairs and Youth Affairs and National Security Adviser in the Kingdom of Bahrain during the Arab Media forum

The Arab Media Summit 2024 features the 22nd Arab Media Forum from 28-29 May, the 23rd Arab Media Award ceremony on 28th May, and the fourth Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony on 29th May.

The Arab Youth Media Forum will bring together prominent figures, inspiring Arab personalities in various fields, successful young content creators and digital storytellers, and global media industry leaders. In addition, over 1,000 students from the media and creative fields will participate.

This year’s event will have a strong focus on equipping the next generation of media professionals with the skills and knowledge needed to flourish in a rapidly changing environment.

Featuring an impressive line-up of speakers, the forum offers a series of panel discussions and masterclasses that seek to drive positive transformation and excellence in the media sector.

In its second edition, the forum will have a strong focus on storytelling and content creation, driven by remarkable technological advancements.

The event will also feature ‘The Dubai Media Pioneers Platform, which will include sessions led by Emirati media pioneers who have made significant contributions to the local industry’s development.

Organised by the Dubai Media Council across the three-day Summit, these sessions aim to impart knowledge and experience to younger generations to boost the sector’s development.