In conjunction with her celebration of her golden jubilee…"Dubai Press "Announces UAE University as an academic partner of the Arab Media Summit 2026

Dubai, February 13, 2017 – Dubai Press Club, the organizer of the Arab Media Summit, scheduled to be held under the patronage 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, and the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, during the period from March 31 to April 2, 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University to be As an academic partner of the summit in its next session, in conjunction with the university’s celebrations of the golden jubilee of the fiftieth anniversary of its founding.

This partnership comes within the framework of the university’s commitment to supporting digital transformations in the media and enhancing its effective participation in the most prominent platforms concerned with discussing and anticipating the future of the sector, and within the club’s efforts to strengthen the partnership with all national and media institutions inside and outside the country in order to consolidate Dubai’s position as a regional and global destination for dialogue, media industries and future digital trends. This partnership also enhances the presence of the academic and knowledge dimension within the summit’s agenda, through the UAE University’s contribution with its research expertise and scientific participation, and by providing the opportunity for its students and academics to interact with the most prominent media leaders and decision-makers in the region and the world, which contributes to building sustainable bridges between higher education and the media sector. Especially since the summit annually enjoys the participation of a group of senior political and economic figures and an elite group of the most prominent and important media leaders, symbols of Arab and international media work, newspaper editors, writers, thinkers, content makers and influencers, in the Arab region and the world.

On this occasion, His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Cultural Advisor to His Highness the President of the State, Supreme President of the United Arab Emirates University, stressed that the university’s participation in the Arab Media Summit 2026 represents a natural extension of its national and cognitive role, and a reflection of its continued commitment to contributing to the development of Arab media and strengthening its position as an influential force in shaping societal awareness, and supporting cultural, intellectual and social development paths in the region.

His Excellency pointed out that the UAE has established an advanced model in organizing major intellectual and media events that bring together leaders, decision-makers and experts from various parts of the Arab world, stressing that these initiatives strengthen the country’s position as a leading regional center for dialogue and a global platform for anticipating the future of media and creating its content.

His Excellency added: “At the United Arab Emirates University, we believe that the relationship between education and media is a relationship of strategic integration. The mission of academic institutions is not limited to graduating students, but rather extends to preparing intellectual and professional leaders capable of dealing with the rapid transformations in the media landscape. Our participation in the Arab Media Summit represents an opportunity to highlight the university’s efforts in developing scientific research in the fields of digital media, applications of artificial intelligence in mass communication, and building the media capabilities of youth, in addition to highlighting the distinguished national models that the university has contributed to.” It was prepared, and today it has become an active part of the media scene at the local and regional levels.”

His Excellency stressed that the university is keen to be an active partner in shaping the future of Arab media, by enhancing scientific research, developing academic programs, and expanding institutional partnerships that link knowledge with application, and link the university to societal issues and transformations.

In turn, Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, congratulated the United Arab Emirates University on the occasion of the golden jubilee of its founding, praising its national journey extending over fifty years in preparing competencies, building minds, and consolidating the foundations of higher education in the country. She stressed that the partnership with the UAE University as an academic partner of the Arab Media Summit represents a qualitative addition that enhances the cognitive dimension of the summit.

Her Excellency said: “We congratulate the UAE University on its celebration of the Golden Jubilee, which is an important national milestone in which we recall a long academic legacy that contributed to graduating generations of competencies that today lead various vital sectors in the country.”

She added: “The coincidence of this occasion with the university’s accession as an academic partner to the Arab Media Summit reflects the depth of integration between our national institutions, and confirms our conviction that the future of media is inseparable from education, and cannot be developed in isolation from scientific research and capacity building. Especially since the current stage requires stronger bridges between classrooms and labor market requirements, noting that the rapid transformations in the media sector, especially in the fields of digital media, artificial intelligence, and content creation, impose a new model of partnership between universities and media institutions.”

Her Excellency explained: We view this partnership as an investment in future generations, and an opportunity to enable students to have direct exposure to professional expertise, and to participate in strategic discussions that shape the features of Arab media in its next stage. It also enhances the alignment of academic outputs with market needs, and opens broader horizons for young people to engage in a renewed and competitive media industry.”

For her part, Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, expressed her happiness with this cooperation, stressing that choosing the UAE University as an academic partner comes in recognition of its historical role in building national competencies. She said: “The UAE University represents one of the pillars of the educational system in the country, and a natural partner in any path that seeks to develop the media industry and enhance its positive impact.”

She added: “This partnership opens the way for students and researchers to actively participate in the summit dialogues and learn about pioneering experiences, which enhances their professional readiness and gives them a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities experienced by the media sector.” Pointing out that the Dubai Press Club is keen for the summit to be an interactive platform that combines professional experience and academic vision, which contributes to consolidating Dubai’s position as a center for media dialogue and a laboratory for future ideas.

Within the framework of a broader national trend that establishes integration between higher education institutions and the media sector, which supports the country’s march towards a sustainable knowledge economy, and contributes to preparing a new generation of media professionals capable of combining advanced professionalism and research awareness, the participation of the United Arab Emirates University in the Arab Media Summit comes to embody this trend on the ground.

During its participation in the largest media gathering in the Arab world, which witnesses a wide regional and international presence of media leaders, decision-makers, experts and academics, the university will present an integrated knowledge program that includes a series of dialogue and discussion sessions and specialized training workshops. These events will address pivotal topics in the future of media, including digital transformation, the gap between education and labor markets, applications of artificial intelligence in mass communication, content creation in a changing media environment, and the ethics of media practice in the digital age.

Through this participation, the university also seeks to enhance the integration between theoretical knowledge and practical application, by providing an interactive platform that brings together academics and practitioners, thus opening the way for students and researchers to have direct contact with professional expertise, and to anticipate the requirements of the media labor market in light of the rapid technological transformations.

This participation reflects the vision of the Dubai Press Club to be an active partner in shaping the future of Arab media, and a laboratory for new ideas that link scientific research with application, and contribute to the development of a more innovative, competitive and sustainable media industry.

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