Photos: Day 2 of Arab Media Summit 2024 in Dubai

His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, today attended the 23rd edition of the Arab Media Award (AMA) ceremony, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed presented the award for the Media Personality of the Year to Lebanese author and journalist, Samir Atallah in recognition of his tremendous contributions to Lebanese media.

Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), the Dubai Media Council today announced the launch of the Emirati Media Talent Pledge initiative to develop promising national media talent in partnership with the private sector. The announcement was made during the Arab Media Forum (AMF), which got underway today, bringing together prominent media personalities from around the region. Above, Abdul Hamid Ahmed, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News signing the pledge.

Bassel Al Zaro, Content creator and Podcast host, Salem Basheer, Podcast host and Rahaf Al Sawalhi, TV presenter during a panel discussion at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai.

Attendees during the Arab Media Forum in Dubai. 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.

Abdul Rahman Al-Mutairi, the Kuwaiti Minister of Information and Culture, speaks during a dialogue session entitled “Kuwait... Towards a new media contract.” The media session moderated by Heba Zaarour .

Panelists Dr Mohammad Al Rumaihi, Professor of Political Sociology-Kuwait university, Abdel Latif El Menawy, Journalist and Columnist, Dr Raghida Dergham, executive Chairman at Beirut Institute and Naoufe Ramoul, TV presenter during a panel discussion on Impact of US elections on the region.

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.