Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Press Club (DPC) today honoured the participants and entities who supported the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ programme at a special ceremony held on the sidelines of the 18th Arab Media Forum (AMF).
Launched in October 2018 in partnership with DP World, the ‘Advanced Economic Journalism’ training programme featured hands-on training sessions, interactive workshops and assessments aimed at introducing journalists to best practices in financial markets, both locally and globally, and improving the quality of business reporting.
The media and academic entities honoured at the ceremony included: Murdoch University, Bloomberg, Sky News Arabia, CNBC Arabia, financial news-portal Argaam and Thomson Reuters Foundation. UAE-based business reporters, who completed the six-month programme and lecturers who delivered the workshops were also honoured.
Commenting on the occasion, Her Excellency Mona Al Marri, President of Dubai Press Club (DPC), said that the programme was organised with the aim of enhancing the skills of business reporters working in various UAE-based media organisations. “The programme was focused on developing the analytical and research skills of media professionals in order to improve the quality of business reporting in the country,” she said.
Al Marri affirmed DPC’s keenness to develop the media sector in the UAE and ensure news organisations are able to deliver in-depth business articles with professionalism and accuracy. “To effectively cover the Dubai economy, which has emerged as a global business and commercial hub, media organisations need to be equipped with advanced skills,” she said.
Al Marri thanked all the partners and entities who contributed to the success of the programme. She also stressed the value generated by the strategic partnership between DPC and DP World that has led to the launch of several quality initiatives.
“I take this opportunity to thank all our partners, particularly DP World, a leading institution in the UAE that has helped build bridges of economic cooperation between Dubai and many parts of the world. I also extend my appreciation to the media, academic institutions and the lecturers who enriched the workshops with their experiences,” Al Marri said.
His Excellency Mohammed Al Muallem, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, DP World, highlighted the importance of having business reporters with deep knowledge in economic affairs, so that they are able to highlight the UAE’s economic achievements. Al Muallem also praised the role of DPC in launching initiatives that contribute to enhancing the media sector in the UAE. He said DP World has always been keen to support the development of UAE media.
Workshops held as part of the Programme addressed a comprehensive range of professional topics with the aim of helping economic journalists polish their skills and keep abreast of changes and economic trends. Topics in the programme, which concluded in March 2019, included Economic and Financial News Reporting; Accuracy and Impartiality; Interpreting Key Economic Indicators; Assessing Risks and Credit Ratings; Credit Crisis and its Impact; Writing About Key Trade Issues, and many more.
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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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