Dr. Ramzan bin Abdulla Al Noaimi, the Information Minister, was present at the inauguration of the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC 2023) in Abu Dhabi today.
This three-day event, held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, garnered praise from Dr. Al Noaimi for its consecutive organization. He emphasized the significance of the event as a crucial platform for discussing the current and future landscape of the media industry on both regional and international scales. Dr. Al Noaimi underscored the importance of exchanging ideas and experiences at the GMC, contributing to the advancement of media work and fortifying its capacity to tackle the diverse challenges confronting the industry.
The Information Minister highlighted the Kingdom's increasing interest in the media sector under the leadership of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa, with support from His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince, and Prime Minister. This interest stems from a belief in the vital role of sincere and thoughtful media messaging in serving the comprehensive development process.
Dr. Ramzan Al Noaimi commended the UAE's substantial progress in the media realm, praising its commitment to investing in this pivotal field to bolster its ability to fulfill cultural and developmental missions. He noted that the broad participation of experts and specialists in GMC 2023 opens up extensive possibilities and a more holistic vision to enhance the media's role in providing creative and unconventional ideas in line with common human values, aiming to promote peace, security, and stability—fundamental elements for human growth and development.
Expressing gratitude to the UAE, the Information Minister acknowledged its role in enhancing the media competencies of GCC and Arab youth by organizing such events. These gatherings offer valuable opportunities for aspiring media professionals to learn from the experiences of seasoned media experts and academics across various fields. Dr. Al Noaimi wished the organizers and participants success in achieving their anticipated goals.
GMC 2023, organized by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) and Capital Events of the ADNEC Group, opened with the theme "Shaping the Future of the Media Industry," attracting participation from more than 170 countries, 160 speakers, and 800 media professionals and major media companies.