3000 international experts at the Arab Media Forum in Dubai on March 27

The Dubai Press Club, the organizer of the Arab Media Forum, announced the list of partners for the 18th session of the Forum, which was held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, deputy head of the Arab Media Forum. President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Sovereign of Dubai, March 27-28. Media decision makers in Arab and international media organizations and a number of Arab media professionals working in different parts of the world, as well as media students eager to attend and participate in its two-day discussions at Dubai.

At the end of the forum, the awards of the Arab press, the Dubai Press Club, will be organized as the general secretariat of the largest annual gathering of Arab media, with the participation of more than 3,000 Arab media personalities. International.

The forum is organized in partnership with leading institutions and economic groups of the United Arab Emirates, Emirates NBD, the banking partner Etisalat, the official contact partner of Dubai Media City and the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Transport is a transport partner. "

Hisham Abdullah Al Qasim, Vice President and General Manager of the Emirates NBD Group, said: "Emirates NBD is proud to sponsor the 2019 Arab Media Forum, a major event bringing together personalities, personalities and media industry names. trends shaping the sector in the region and future prospects. "

"Given the importance of the media sector as a platform for the voice of our country and our leading banking group position in the region, we take this opportunity to highlight our strong commitment. to support growth and progress in this pivotal sector as the most important platform in the region, mainly related to the changes that have occurred in the region for years. "

"Etisalat is proud to sponsor the Arab Media Forum, which is part of our ongoing approach to supporting national initiatives, which distinguishes us from our belief that we take responsibility Let's assume as the national institution to promote such an event, "said Ahmed Bin Ali, vice president, Corporate Communications, Etisalat. These initiatives, recognizing the key role played by the media as a reflection of progress and the revival of the state and the strengthening of national cohesion and community.

"This partnership is a continuation of our cooperation with the Dubai Government Media Office in general and the Dubai Press Club in particular, as well as Etisalat's commitment to its mission and mission." the strategic objectives that it has set to play a positive role in creating a favorable environment for media professionals, to promote it through constructive debate and ongoing dialogue. "

He pointed out that the participation of Etisalat in the Arab Media Forum for this year marks a different approach to what is now the media landscape, pointing out that the near future will see no doubt about the integration between the media and communication sectors, particularly with the introduction of fifth-generation technologies in the markets in which it operates "Etisalat Group" in general and in the UAE market in particular, Etisalat is the leading operator of region for fifth-generation commercial services, given the significant differences these technologies will bring to the future of the media sector.

Hamad Buamim, managing director of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI), said the Arab Media Forum has become an ideal Arab platform to meet the aspirations of Arab media, bringing together leaders and academics. media professionals to discuss the latest developments and solutions to the challenges facing our Arab countries. , Which highlights the importance of the message conveyed by the Arab media to improve our lives.

"The Dubai Chamber's partnership with the Arab Media Forum is a strategic partnership because of the important role played by the Arab media in highlighting the Arab economic reality and the achievements of our Arab economies in the development process. sustainable, "said Buamim.

Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City, said, "We are delighted to participate in the 2019 Arab Media Forum and to learn about the latest developments that contribute to radical and comprehensive developments in this vital sector." committed to harnessing innovation, nurturing talent and supporting emerging businesses in the industry through our platforms. "

"We appreciate and appreciate all the initiatives and projects of the Dubai Press Club, its influential role in the media and journalism in the Arab region and its obvious impact on the progress of the Arab media.We are still waiting for such opportunities that offer us a fertile ground for discussion and dialogue on important issues affecting society and its future Dubai Media for this event stems from our belief in the role played by the media in building societies, progress and development of nations. "

Salem Al Baiwaha, director of the Dubai Press Club, said: "The cooperation of national institutions in supporting this unique media event highlights the importance of the media and the impact of activating a professional dialogue to identify ways to to strengthen its role in serving the media Society and promote development trends in the Arab world and overcome the obstacles to the image of the future, a guarantee of stability and happiness for the region ", underlining that the trends of the Forum represent a common denominator of the efforts of all partners to develop working models in different sectors.

The Arab Media Forum earlier announced its partnership with DP World as a strategic partner until 2020 and the Dubai Sustainability Partner, the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), for the 18th session of the forum.