emirates7 - Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the UAE Media Council, reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to enhancing Gulf media collaboration and advancing the media landscape across GCC nations. He noted that such efforts support sustainable development across multiple sectors in the region.
His remarks were made during a meeting with UAE media professionals attending the Arab Media Forum, which began yesterday in Kuwait.
Al Hamed stressed that the UAE remains committed to fostering a national media sector that operates with the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility. He highlighted the crucial role media professionals play in representing their country and protecting its global image by portraying its achievements and societal values—such as tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect—accurately and fairly.
He remarked that the media's role today extends far beyond reporting news; it now plays a strategic role in shaping a country's global presence and reputation. This evolving responsibility demands awareness, expertise, and a strong sense of duty from media practitioners.
Al Hamed also underlined the significance of the Arab Media Forum as a platform for fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and exchanging best practices among Arab media entities and professionals. He commended the forum’s organizers and the timely, forward-looking topics being discussed, which contribute to redefining the future of both Arab and global media.
He pointed to the UAE’s active engagement in the forum as a clear reflection of the country's commitment to building an innovative, future-focused media model. In this context, he spotlighted the upcoming global "Bridge" Summit, to be hosted by the UAE in December. The summit will act as a strategic platform to reimagine the media’s future, focusing on empowerment, partnership, sector integration, and smart, adaptive solutions.
Al Hamed noted that the Bridge Summit will offer an interactive environment bringing together top decision-makers, media experts, and professionals from around the globe. Participants will explore growth opportunities, share innovative experiences, and discuss ideas aimed at creating a more inclusive and impactful media—one rooted in human values, diversity, and community service.
His remarks were made during a meeting with UAE media professionals attending the Arab Media Forum, which began yesterday in Kuwait.
Al Hamed stressed that the UAE remains committed to fostering a national media sector that operates with the highest standards of professionalism and responsibility. He highlighted the crucial role media professionals play in representing their country and protecting its global image by portraying its achievements and societal values—such as tolerance, coexistence, and mutual respect—accurately and fairly.
He remarked that the media's role today extends far beyond reporting news; it now plays a strategic role in shaping a country's global presence and reputation. This evolving responsibility demands awareness, expertise, and a strong sense of duty from media practitioners.
Al Hamed also underlined the significance of the Arab Media Forum as a platform for fostering dialogue, sharing knowledge, and exchanging best practices among Arab media entities and professionals. He commended the forum’s organizers and the timely, forward-looking topics being discussed, which contribute to redefining the future of both Arab and global media.
He pointed to the UAE’s active engagement in the forum as a clear reflection of the country's commitment to building an innovative, future-focused media model. In this context, he spotlighted the upcoming global "Bridge" Summit, to be hosted by the UAE in December. The summit will act as a strategic platform to reimagine the media’s future, focusing on empowerment, partnership, sector integration, and smart, adaptive solutions.
Al Hamed noted that the Bridge Summit will offer an interactive environment bringing together top decision-makers, media experts, and professionals from around the globe. Participants will explore growth opportunities, share innovative experiences, and discuss ideas aimed at creating a more inclusive and impactful media—one rooted in human values, diversity, and community service.