UAE private and public sectors pledge unanimous partnership with Arab Media Forum 2008

The private sector endorsement of the event comes alongside the association of leading public enterprises as a unanimous commitment to promote the development of the media sector in the Arab world.

The announcements were made by the General Secretariat of the Arab Media Forum 2008, which is themed around 'Bridging Arab Media Through Technology', and will run until 24 April at The Monarch Hotel in Dubai. The much awaited event will bring together over 200 industry leaders from the region and overseas.

With Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC) as the strategic partner of Arab Media Forum 2008, other prominent entities that have confirmed participation in the event include Dubai Pearl, Dubai Group, Emirates Airline, Nakheel, Etisalat, Tatweer, Dubai Media Incorporated, Arab Media Group, Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Al Arabiya, and Young Arab Leaders.

Maryam Bin Fahad, Executive Director of DPC, said:

'The Arab Media Forum has consistently proved a major attraction for media professionals from across the region and the world, providing an annual platform for the cross-pollination of ideas on the impact of economic and political dynamics on the regional media landscape.'

'The evolution of the Arab Media Forum as a strong industry platform for the region has drawn the partnership of private and public sector majors keen to contribute and be part of the vibrant media sector. Their involvement further validates the phenomenal success of the annual event, motivating us to expand the scope and reach of the forum, year on year.'
Top-tier regional and international media professionals and intellectuals will convene in Dubai for the annual Arab Media Forum 2008 to hold in-depth discussions on how the transformation of technology has impacted the global media. The event will draw the participation of more than 50 leading Arab media professionals from North Africa and the GCC, and the US, the UK, Germany and Australia.