UAE University and Dubai Media Council Establish Strategic Alliance to Enhance Media Education and National Identity Development
Partnership Announced Between UAE University and Dubai Media Council to Strengthen Media Education and Empower Emirati Media Professionals
In a significant move to advance media education and equip the next generation of Emirati media professionals, the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) and the Dubai Media Council (DMC) announced a strategic partnership on May 26 at the Arab Media Summit 2025, held at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The collaboration aims to reinforces the university's role as a centre of academic excellence, aligned with national priorities, and focuses on strengthening national identity. The partnership will facilitate the development of joint training programs, knowledge-driven community projects, and specialized practical training for university students, aimed at preparing students for a modern media discourse rooted in UAE values.
The partnership also includes media coverage support for research projects and key national events, alongside initiatives adapting to the fast-changing media landscape in line with the UAE's vision. Hands-on training and knowledge exchange are seen as crucial components of this endeavor.
His Excellency Zaki Anwar Nusseibeh, Chancellor of UAEU, emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating that it reinforces UAEU’s role as a leading academic and intellectual center dedicated to media education. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, said the partnership reflects the Council's commitment to empowering young media talent and supporting a future-ready media sector.
The partnership, serving as a framework for innovation, skill development, and cultural initiatives, ultimately aims to foster a responsible media culture, enhance joint research, and solidify the UAE’s standing as a regional hub for knowledge and media.
- This strategic partnership between UAE University and Dubai Media Council will foster innovation, promoting a responsible media culture rooted in UAE values.
- The collaboration seeks to solidify the UAE’s position as a regional hub for knowledge and media, aligning with national priorities and strengthening national identity.
- The joint training programs developed through this partnership will equip students with practical skills, preparing them for a modern media discourse in the dynamic media landscape.
- Beyond training, the partnership will also facilitate knowledge exchange and support for research projects, including coverage of key national events.
- The education and self-development sector, including finance and general news, is expected to benefit from this collaboration as it empowers Emirati media professionals and encourages cultural initiatives.
- This partnership between UAE University and Dubai Media Council is a significant step towards strengthening media education, ultimately contributing to the development and growth of the UAE’s media sector.
