Dubai, May 10th, 2010 (WAM)--Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) marked today the 30th anniversary of Al Bayan local Arabic language daily here today at the Dubai World Trade Centre under patronage of the Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.
At arrival, Sheikh Mohammed inaugurated Al Bayan Photo Exhibition. He was flanked by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Dubai Ruler, Chairman of DMI, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Hammad Al Sharqi, Fujairah Crown Prince, HH Sheikh Ammar bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Ajman Crown Prince, other Sheikhs and high ranking officials. The exhibition included old and new photos on the activities and occasions witnessed by the UAE in economic, sports, cultural and urban fields since the era of founding fathers to date. The Vice President expressed his admiration of the photos, being an archive to record the events for successive generations. He congratulated Al Bayan family on the occasion, pledging unlimited support to the media and media persons. He also watched a documentary film about the progress of Al Bayan, which issued the first copy on May 10, 1980. Ahmed Abdullah Al Sheikh, board member, general manager of DMI, welcomed Sheikh Mohammed and the guests. He narrated the development story of Al Bayan, which he described as a "beacon for opinions, dialogue and thinking", adding that it has been carrying news with honesty and impartiality for over the last three decades". He also thanked Sheikh Maktoum for his personal follow up the work details, indicating that since 2008 till March this year, Al Bayan's printing volume increased 30 per cent as the subscribers rose by 65 per cent. Al Sheikh noted that Al Bayan was the first Arab daily to be fully published coloured. It has bagged many Arab and international awards. Sheikh Mohammed was presented gift by Al Sheikh and Dhaen Shaheen in the name of DMI. The Vice President attended dinner hosted by DMI on the occasion.Copyright Emirates News Agency (WAM) 2010.
