Dubai: “Developing modern programs relevant to the rapid changes that characterize the media profession and related technology” within the framework of the activities of the Youth Media Forum, which was held today (Monday) in Dubai, the first of its sessions under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, Dubai Press Club, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, revealed the launch of a new initiative, which is a festival dedicated to young media professionals, under the title “DXB Media Tech Fest.”

The initiative was launched in the presence of His Excellency Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Education, Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, His Excellency Elias Bou Saab, Executive Vice President of the American University in Dubai, and a large number of media college students and representatives. Youth councils in the country.

His Excellency Elias Bou Saab said: “In line with the objectives of the Youth Media Forum, and our belief in the role of youth in the field of media in the region and the world, and keeping pace with the technological developments that accompany the field, we are proud of the partnership between the Mohammed bin Rashid College at the American University in Dubai and the Dubai Press Club to launch “Dubai Media Tech Fest,” which It constitutes an advanced platform for young media makers to learn about the latest changes and productions in the field of media and technology.”

For her part, Her Excellency Mona Al Marri said: “We are pleased with this new initiative that strengthens the partnership between the Dubai Press Club and the American University in Dubai in order to prepare a qualified generation of young people capable of dealing with the challenges of the times and contributing positively to creating the future through its influential media role that is based on Culture, knowledge and employing the latest technologies, as a translation of the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, to give young people all the attention, encouragement and care to innovate and be at the forefront of the ranks of development teams within various sectors.

 Her Excellency Mona Al Marri confirmed that one of the main objectives of the Youth Media Forum, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, is to enhance the stimulating environment for the creativity of Arab youth in the media sector, which is an important pillar in achieving development and highlighting... Highlighting successful Arab experiences in various fields.
 
Youth are the future.
Dr. Maitha Buhumaid, Director of the Dubai Press Club, stressed that youth are the basis of progress and development, and that developed societies invest in youth and work to qualify and empower them in various ways and means.

The Director of the Dubai Press Club expressed her pride in launching the joint initiative with the American University in Dubai, and said, “Dubai is always in a non-stop race towards the future, and we are confident that young people are an essential pillar for leading the future, and our bet to achieve development in various fields is to enable them to carry out the roles expected for them. By employing the latest technological solutions and applications.”

She said, “Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, Dubai attaches great importance to Emirati and Arab youth towards higher levels of excellence and creativity, to achieve leadership in the media sector, and this interest and keenness is embodied today in On the ground by launching the “DXB Media Tech Fest” initiative to empower youth and continuously improve their abilities, tools, and skills.

For his part, Ali Jaber, Dean of Mohammed Bin Rashid Media College, said: “We are launching a platform that combines media and technology with their latest developments, as two fields that complement each other and are world-leading, where we will experiment with the latest and most modern trends within (Dubai Media Tech Fest) in partnership.” “Between the Dubai Press Club and the Mohammed bin Rashid Media College, which will be the hosting headquarters for the initiative, we seek to develop a modern program that is relevant to all the rapid changes that characterize the media profession and the technology related to it.”

The launch of “Dubai Media Tech Fest” comes within the framework of efforts aimed at finding new paths through which young people, especially male and female media students, can be prepared to be more open to the most important developments taking place in the media field and learn about new ideas through a forum that contributes to achieving the desired interaction with the most important data. Which contributes to shaping the image of media work during the next stage, especially in terms of technological development, which has become one of the most important factors influencing the process of media work.