Arab Media Forum to open new pathways for media innovation

The 22nd Arab Media Forum (AMF), the region's largest media thought leadership event, will be held in Dubai from May 27 to 29.

Part of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Global Initiatives, the event aims to foster a deeper understanding of the region’s media landscape and its future and forge a new vision for the sector’s growth.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, said that the Arab Media Forum, provides a platform for dialogue between Arab media leaders on the developments driving the sector’s transformation, as well as the media’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.

He added that through the forum, Dubai is committed to promoting a dialogue that empowers the media to effectively serve the community.

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Day 1 of AMF on May 27 will feature the second Youth Media Forum dedicated to empowering the next generation of media professionals and influencers in the region.

Day 2 will feature the prestigious 23rd Arab Media Award, which will honour outstanding achievements in the regional media industry.

The forum will also host the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, on Day 3, that will recognise the contributions of digital influencers in different categories.

AMF will bring together thought leaders, media personalities, editors in chief, influencers, scholars, writers, experts and content creators.

It will feature discussions focused on analysing the key political, economic, social, technological and cultural developments driving the media’s transformation, as well as the sector’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.