Abu Dhabi: Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, emphasized the importance of investing in young talent in the United Arab Emirates, particularly in the media sector. He stated that young individuals are key drivers of sustainable development across various fields and highlighted the need to empower and prepare them for future challenges.
According to Emirates News Agency, these remarks were made during Al Hamed's meeting with a group of media students in the UAE. The session was attended by Dr. Jamal Al Kaabi, Director General of NMO, Emirati media professional Ahmed Salem, and several academics. Discussions centered around empowering young media professionals, preparing them to integrate into the media industry, and analyzing the impact of technological transformations on the sector.
Al Hamed began the meeting by asserting that national media is crucial in building societal awareness and guiding it toward national objectives. He described media as not just a news transmission tool but a fundamental driver of community development, a promoter of national values, and a supporter of sustainable development.
He encouraged media students to commit to continuous learning to secure a successful professional future. He noted that their role in media places them in a position of responsibility to enhance the UAE's positive reputation and reinforce national media's role as a strategic partner in the country's development.
The media students expressed gratitude to the NMO Chairman for his support and dedication to evolving the media sector in accordance with modern changes. They highlighted the significance of the meeting in underscoring the role of young media professionals in shaping a responsible and purposeful media future that benefits society and the nation.