Media mogul Sheikh Mohammed emphasizes the need for media that constructs, unifies, and provokes positivity.
Dubai – In a striking statement addressing the 8,000 Arab media professionals convening for the 23rd edition of the Arab Media Summit, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, underscored the fundamental role of media in charting a promising future for the Arab world.
Sheikh Mohammed emphasized the need for an Arab media that invests in creativity, promotes solidarity, and cultivates hope, rather than fostering destruction, division, or despair. He urged media professionals to be advocates for a united Arab society and a beacon of hope in combating intellectual and cultural obstacles.
"We should be proud of the Arab media that builds rather than breaks down, unites rather than divides, inspires hope rather than despair, and conquers ignorance, backwardness, and stagnation in our cultural sphere," Sheikh Mohammed asserted.
Under Sheikh Mohammed's patronage, the Arab Media Summit serves as a breeding ground for media leadership and a stage for dialogue on forward-thinking policy. Through the Arab Media Award, the event annually recognizes journalists who produce impactful work that responds to the evolving needs of the Arab world.
In his post, Sheikh Mohammed also emphasized the media's responsibility in empowering Arab youth, those brimming with self-assuredness and eager to shape their own growth and destiny. He urged media professionals to reaffirm their commitment to this mission of fostering a vibrant and prosperous future for the Arab world.
"The Arab Media Summit, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed, is a platform for policy-and-legislation discussions in the realm of Arab media, aiming to foster a united and hopeful society through creative and inspiring general-news content."
"Sheikh Mohammed encourages Arab media professionals to take responsibility in shaping the future of their society, not only by disseminating news but also by empowering the confident and ambitious Arab youth, equipping them to contribute to the growth and prosperity of the Arab world."
