Arab Media Forum 2007 to focus on developing people and organizations

Held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, the Arab Media Forum 2007 will take place from 24-25 April.

Built around the theme - 'Developing People, Developing Organizations' - this year's Arab Media Forum (AMF 2007) will bring together key Arab and international media experts and prominent speakers to explore the status of the Arab media.

Mona Al Marri, Chairperson of Dubai Press Club, organizers of the event, said: "Developing the Arab media is one of our key priorities. This year's theme will study the various factors influencing its growth, especially the development of people as we believe that qualified and trained media play a vital role in shaping global perceptions of the region."

The Arab Media Forum has successfully established itself as one of the most important media events in the region. The high significance of the issues discussed has gained the forum extensive regional and international media visibility.

Dubai Press Club in association with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) will also present a comprehensive report at AMF 2007, outlining the current status and future prospects of Arab media industry.

The 'Arab Media Outlook', report will provide an overview of the Arab media industry, its status and trends, and its implications for journalists and organizations in the Pan-Arab region.

"As well as promoting dialogue and the exchange of ideas and viewpoints, the Dubai Press Club is keen on leveraging the AMF as a vital platform for creating new benchmarks in the media industry within the Arab world," said Al Marri.

AMF 2007 will include highly interactive break-out sessions and workshops that will offer participants focused opportunities to discuss a wide range of topics tailored around the main theme of the forum.