Press in the UAE should report freely and without reservation, said industry experts at the second Emirates Media Forum in Dubai on Wednesday. All pictures by Wam.
Updated: November 26, 2014, 12:00 AM
Sheikh Mohammed attends Emirati Media Forum - in pictures
Mohamed Al Mahmood, chairman and managing director of Abu Dhabi Media, at the second Emirates Media Forum held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. The forum was also attended by the editors-in-chief of four local newspapers, including The National’s Mohammed Al Otaiba.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, centre, with Mohamed Al Mahmood, chairman and managing director of Abu Dhabi Media, fourth from left, during the forum. Sheikh Mohammed told the forum that the key to developing local media was the inclusion of young Emiratis in the industry. “We expect our media to lead and open doors for our young talents. As we need creative engineers, doctors and managers, we also need creative journalists and media workers.”
The National’s editor-in chief, Mohammed Al Otaiba, during the opening session of the forum. “The reader’s expectancy is based on values, transparency and facts. Today’s reader is sophisticated,” he told the forum.
Mohammed Al Hammadi, editor-in-chief of Al Ittihad, left, listens as Dhaen Shaheen, director general for publishing, Dubai Media Inc, and editor-in-chief of Al Bayan, centre, makes a point. Moderator Aisha Sultan looks on.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, addresses members of the media during the second Emirati Media Forum.
Mohammed Al Hammadi, editor-in-chief of Al Ittihad, speaks during the opening session of the forum.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, with Dr Sultan Al Jaber, chairman of Masdar.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, centre, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, centre left, Sheikh Maktoum bin Mohammed, Deputy Ruler of Dubai, third from right, Dr Sultan Al Jaber, chairman of Masdar, centre right, Mohamed Al Mahmood, chairman and managing director of Abu Dhabi Media, right, Mohammed Al Otaiba, editor-in-chief of The National, fourth from left, Ibrahim Al Abed, director general of the National Media Council, fifth from left, and Mona Al Marri, director general of the Dubai Media Office, sixth from left.