Dubai, United Arab Emirates: The first day of the 18th Arab Media Forum (AMF), which commenced today at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the theme ‘Arab Media: From Now to the Future’, featured a series of workshops, events and side-activities.
The interactive activities and workshops attracted huge interest among visitors and media students attending the two-day event taking place from March 27 to 28.
Main Activities
For the first time at AMF, studios were set up for popular podcasters in the region to conduct their own live podcasts and engage in discussions on the various topics of this year’s AMF. Shows being podcast from the Forum include: Mstdfr Podcast; Lovin Dubai; Al Bayan Podcast; Thmanyah34; Finjan Podcast; Alkhaleej Newspaper Podcast; and Dubai Eye.
AMF will host a special panel discussion on the second day of the event titled ‘The Podcast Revolution’, which will explore new technologies shaping the future of media and journalism. Speakers participating in the session include prominent podcasters from the Arab region, who will discuss the rising popularity of podcasting in the Arab world and its impact on radio audiences.
Interactive Workshops
AMF features a number of workshops aimed at building the professional capabilities of attendees. Euronews hosted a workshop on the role of foreign media in highlighting positive developments in Arab countries and how this can contribute to building bridges between the region and the rest of the world. The session was led by Daleen Hassan, Bureau Chief of Euronews. LinkedIn also held a workshop titled “Best Practices for Media Professionals led by Marwan El Nemr, Director, Public Sector at LinkedIn. The workshop focused on how users can optimise their LinkedIn profile for career advancement. Additionally, Facebook conducted an interactive session about "Building Communities and Facebook Interaction" presented by Tarek Atia, founder and CEO of EMDP (Egypt Media Development Program). During the workshop, Atia shared top tips and tools that media professionals can use to reach readers, find sources and better connect with their audience.
Saudi photojournalist Ziyad Alarfaj of Arab News also held a workshop for young journalists and photographers attending the Forum on the art of taking portraits.
Announcements
At a press conference organised on the sidelines of the Forum, Al Ain News announced the launch of its new international offices in Washington, London, Dubai and Addis Ababa. The launch was announced through tweets posted by Al Ain News during the Arab Media Forum.
Proudly From Dubai
The Forum has dedicated a key section of the event to homegrown businesses, who are participating as vendors to showcase their products under the umbrella of the ‘Proudly from Dubai’ initiative. The initiative, which was launched by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, in collaboration with the Department of Economic Development, aims to highlight the success stories of innovative businesses born and initiated in Dubai by offering media and brand building opportunities at key platforms and networking opportunities at leading global events. ‘Proudly from Dubai’ also seeks to give businesses an opportunity to raise their visibility and forge strong partnerships at both local and international. The 10 vendors participating in the Forum include: Artocolate, Sip Dubai, Shibtna Ice Cream, Kemist, Stirilicious, Culinary Boutique, 16-Nov, Glitch Cafe, Yogurt Lab and Mango Mania.
50 Volunteers
A team of more than 50 volunteers is supporting the Forum in managing its various activities on the first day. The volunteers were chosen after interviewing hundreds of candidates who had registered through the Forum’s website. The Forum provided a platform for volunteers to network with media professionals and experts participating in the event.
Bringing together more than 3,000 high-profile regional and international media figures and thought leaders, the Middle East’s most prominent annual media event is featuring more than 75 speakers and 200 media figures from across the region and the world. The Arab Media Forum is an ideal platform for exchanging expertise, networking and learning about the latest issues in the media industry.
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About Arab Media Forum (AMF)
The Middle East’s most prominent media event, the Arab Media Forum (AMF) is a platform designed to enrich dialogue, exchange ideas and attract attention to the reality and future of media industry in the region. AMF strives to trigger a change in the Arab media and call for a requisite redefinition of content and substance.
Since its inception in 2001 under the patronage of Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Press Club has been responsible for organizing the Arab Media Forum. The Forum has consistently strived to facilitate in-depth debates and exchange of ideas on the regional media. Since its first edition, the annual event has successfully attracted exceptional media experts from across the region and the world, in addition to politicians and academia. AMF platforms have also played vital roles in opening up channels of communication between Arab media professionals and their global peers. The Arab Media Forum is regarded as a much-awaited calendar event by high-caliber professionals including editors-in-chiefs, directors of TV and broadcasting channels, columnists, analysts and commentators, as well as academic professors and media students. For more information, pls. visit www.arabmediaform.ae/en
About Dubai Press Club (DPC)
Established in 1999 under the patronage of Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Press Club (DPC) is a proactive platform for journalists and media professionals to debate and deliberate on various topics of different interests ranging from political, economic and society. Dubai Press Club plays a significant role in supporting and developing regional media industry by launching unique initiatives including the renowned Arab Media Forum (AMF), Arab Journalism Award (AJA) the promising Emirates Media Forum (EMF) and Arab Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS).
Additionally, DPC’s busy agenda offers a variety of activities targeting different segments of the media community. DPC hosts and organizes workshops and seminars on issues affecting regional and international socio-political scenarios, as well as strategic communication, business, economy, education and technology. The club periodically invites high-profile speakers and senior delegates to interact with local media and newsmakers. DPC is an active producer and sponsor of specialised media research and studies that keep pace with the rapid changes in the media industry. For more information, pls. visit http://www.dpc.org.ae
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