Dubai: A highly anticipated session titled ‘AI: Secret Weapon or Your Worst Nightmare?’ during the Arab Media Forum received rapt attention from the audience and spotlighted Dubai’s and the UAE’s renewed efforts to harness the vast potential of the path-breaking technology. According to Emirates News Agency, the session, held under the auspices of the Dubai Media Council as part of the Arab Media Summit 2025, featured Dr. Marwan Alzarooni, Chief Executive Officer of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism; and Hamad Al Shirawi, Director of Projects at Dubai Future Foundation. Right at the outset of the session,

Dubai: A session titled “City of Stories” was held on the second day of the Film and Gaming Forum, organised by the Dubai Films and Games Commission under the umbrella of the Dubai Media Council, as part of the Arab Media Summit 2025. The session brought together Emirati filmmaker Ali Mostafa and was moderated by Ahmad Abdullah, Director of Dubai TV Channel, for an engaging discussion attended by a wide audience of directors, content creators, and professionals from the film and digital gaming sectors. According to Emirates News Agency, a teaser for City of Life Continuum, the sequel to Ali

Abu Dhabi: Dr. Ali Rashid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Committee on Defence, Interior, and Foreign Affairs in the Federal National Council (FNC), today welcomed a delegation from the European Union led by Olof Skoog, Deputy Secretary-General of the European External Action Service (EEAS), alongside officials from the EU mission to the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting was also attended by FNC member Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi. Both sides explored avenues to bolster bilateral relations between the UAE and the European Union, emphasizing the recent positive momentum and advancements in cooperation across multiple fields. The discussions highlighted

Dubai: The Museum of the Future welcomed Dr Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Republic of Lebanon, as part of his official visit to the UAE. According to Emirates News Agency, during his visit, Dr Salam was accompanied by Majed Al Mansoori, the Executive Director of the Museum of the Future. He was introduced to the museum’s unique architecture, which stands as an iconic and global icon of engineering and design. The Prime Minister gained insights about the museum’s role as an international hub for future foresight and a platform that brings together decision-makers, innovators, and thinkers from around the

Abu Dhabi: Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, attended the graduation ceremony of the fourth cohort of Grade 12 students from Virginia International Private School, Aldar Education in Abu Dhabi for the academic year 2024/2025. The event was attended by parents, faculty, administrative staff, and notable academic and educational figures. According to Emirates News Agency, Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak presented graduation certificates to 85 students, marking their successful completion of high school. He extended congratulations to the graduates and their families, expressing appreciation to the school’s leadership, faculty, and staff for their efforts throughout the

Abu Dhabi: On the third day of the 23rd Arab Media Summit, digital media experts emphasised the critical role of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and advanced social media platforms in reshaping the future of media. They highlighted the importance of utilising these technologies to enhance media content, strengthen its digital presence, expand audience reach, and unlock new opportunities for publishers and content creators. According to Emirates News Agency, Majd AbiAli, EMEA Media and Sports Partnerships at Snap Inc, stated that the platform currently offers promising publishing solutions, including public profiles. These profiles enable users to generate income, receive official verification,

Dubai: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, and H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, honoured the winners of the 5th edition of the Arab Social Media Influencers Award. The awards ceremony was part of

Beirut: The Big Heart Foundation (TBHF), a global humanitarian organization based in Sharjah, has inaugurated the newly reconstructed and expanded Emergency and Trauma Unit at the Saint George Hospital University Medical Centre (SGHUMC) in Beirut. According to Emirates News Agency, the project was funded by a US$2.36 million (AED8.7 million) contribution from TBHF’s ‘Salam Beirut’ campaign. This reconstruction effort has revitalized facilities in Lebanon’s oldest medical institution, which suffered severe damage during the catastrophic 2020 Beirut Port explosion. The inauguration marks a significant step in restoring critical healthcare access for thousands, highlighting the power of international solidarity in crisis response.