This event is organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The forum serves as a unique platform for dialogue within the UAE media community and examines the regional media landscape, explores its impact and global context and discusses future steps.

The Dubai Press Club is gearing up to organize the first Emirates Media Forum (EMF) which is slated to serve as a unique platform for dialogue, examining the media landscape in the United Arab Emirates, exploring the impact of regional and global context on the local news and looking forward to opportunities to develop the media sector in the UAE.

The forum will further provide a space to discover young talents and help them step in the world of media industry. Media elites, academics experts, researchers, students and entrepreneurs will be participating in the forum where educative and awareness programs and training sessions will be organized.

The forum’s discussions are expected to transform into plans and programs that will reflect positively on the media environment.

1. Bridge the gap between education and labor market needs
2. Inform decision-makers (academia and work professional) about the young generations’ aspirations
3. Maintain direct contact with media students and explore and nurture promising talents
4. Urge officials and decision-makers of educational institutions to create opportunities for new media generations.