Al Marri discusses youth's role in shaping media landscape

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, met members of the Arab Young Media Leaders Programme, organised by the Arab Youth Centre.

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The inspiring session was moderated by Sadeq Jarrar, Executive Director of the Arab Youth Centre.

The meeting took place on the first day of the Arab Media Summit, which runs until May 28 in Dubai, as part of the Arab Youth Media Forum's activities.

During the meeting, one of a series organised by the programme, Al Marri highlighted key aspects of the media landscape in the UAE and the region and shed light on experiences in supporting and empowering youth in this vital sector.

In the presence of Zaki Nusseibeh, Cultural Adviser to His Highness the UAE President, along with several leaders of local and regional media organisations, Al Marri shed light the pioneering role of the Dubai Press Club and its various initiatives, most notably the Arab Media Summit.

She highlighted the Summit's main events, including the Arab Media Forum, the Arab Youth Media Forum, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, in addition to the Arab Media Award, the Ibda'a - Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Award.