SHARJAH: In a major step towards advancing media education, H.H. Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UoS), witnessed the signing of a landmark agreement between UoS and Sharjah Media City (Shams). The agreement enhances the “Master of Science in Media Leadership and […]
UAE: The UAE Media Council has announced that it has successfully facilitated the entry of nearly half a million titles into the UAE markets in the first half of the year. This significant influx underscores the continuous growth of the publishing sector, aided by streamlined government processes and the Council’s efficient digital services. During this […]
AJMAN: ‘UAE leadership a firm believer in media’s active role in supporting UAE’s sustainable development’, affirmed Sheikh Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and the UAE Media Council, as he led a meeting in Ajman to discuss the Council’s strategic projects and initiatives. Sheikh Abdulla highlighted the importance of the […]
Dubai: Dubai Press Club has reintroduced an award, which was initially established in 2001 by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, aimed at identifying and nurturing young media talent. Entitled ‘Ibda’a – The Arab Youth Media Award,’ it was unveiled at […]
The UAE has enacted a fresh law to govern the media industry, encompassing radio, television, newspapers, and cinemas within the country. The UAE government has introduced a new law to regulate the media sector, covering radio, television, newspapers, and cinemas in the country. The aim is to organize media activities, boost the UAE’s status as […]
Jacob Mathew, Vice President, News 24 (BAG Network) received the Media Person of the year Shakseeyat award 2022 from the Governor of Odisha Prof. Ganeshi Lal. Governor appreciated the role of media in awakening the common people of the country and the world. Governor praised Jacob Mathew for his dedication to his profession. Shakseeyat award […]
DUBAI: The constant disruptions in technology and content creation are generating more opportunities, concluded leaders from the Indian government, media and entertainment, who gathered at Expo 2020 Dubai’s India Pavilion, as part of the Indian Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (Media & Entertainment) Fortnight. Apurva Chandra, Secretary, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting, India, revealed that there is […]
AL AIN: The College of Humanities and Social Sciences at the United Arab Emirates University organized a lecture entitled “Reading and Media in a Changing World” within the activities of the Reading Month, with the participation of Dr. Ahmed Al-Mansoori and Dr. Khalaf Al-Tahat from the Department of Media and Creative Industries. Head of the […]
Digital Media is blurring its shape. Lines between media types are disappearing, consumers are creators, and entertainment is daubing tech and retail all over itself. Content is ever-present, consistent across platforms, and individually personalized. As our physical world blends with virtual worlds, entertainment realities are changing, too. The media and entertainment industry doesn’t have a […]
When I was 4-5 years old, I distinctly remember listening to “likhe jo khat tujhe” playing on the radio, me standing near the window, enjoying the song, and my mom in the kitchen, cooking my favourite dish. Growing up in Mumbai, at least in my household, listening to the radio was as important as having […]
Facebook and Google could be required to pay news outlets for their content in “world first” legislation set to be introduced to Australia’s parliament on Wednesday. In one of the most aggressive moves to check the power of the US digital giants, Canberra plans to compel the companies to pay media organisations when their platforms […]
