“Al-Eqtisad” supports initiatives and programs to build cadres to develop media work

The Dubai Press Club concluded the “Economic Content Creators” training program, which was organized with the support of the Ministry of Economy, and in cooperation with a number of major media entities and institutions with experience in the field of economic content production, while the program aimed to train content makers and young media talents on media trends. Modern economic coverage, and providing them with new and advanced concepts that help them understand economic content in the context of rapid global changes with their diverse impacts.

The Economic Content Creators Program comes within the first phase of the broader program “Dubai Content Creators” launched by the Dubai Press Club last November, in the context of the initiatives and programs that the Club has been launching and organizing in an effort to contribute a tangible role to the development of the Emirati and Arab media scene, and to advance its content and message, in When the program keeps pace with the changes in the global media field, in light of the dominance of digital content that has accompanied the rapid technological development, which requires the preparation of media cadres capable of Dealing with the digital environment to excel in it, and providing content that meets the aspirations of the recipient.

In this context, the Minister of Economy, Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, stressed that “the Ministry of Economy is committed to supporting all initiatives and programs that contribute to building the capabilities of cadres and enhancing their efficiency, in line with the vision of the wise leadership in developing the media and economic work system,” explaining that the “Makers” program “Economic Content” represents an ideal model of partnership between government institutions and the media sector to prepare a new generation of media professionals who are able to understand global economic changes and interact with their developments in a way that serves development goals. sustainable development of the UAE.

He added, “Developing young media competencies capable of providing objective and inspiring economic content is an essential element in supporting the economic growth process in the country, as economic media represents a pivotal tool in strengthening national visions, thus contributing to the growth and prosperity of the national economy,” noting that support for the program comes As part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to enhance integration with all sectors to advance economic development, and achieve the goals of the “We Are the Emirates 2031” vision, which seeks to consolidate the UAE’s position as a global destination for innovation and new economies.

For her part, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, expressed deep thanks and appreciation to the Ministry of Economy for the exemplary support and cooperation it provided and a large amount of information, which contributed to enriching the program and confirming the achievement of the purpose for which it was launched. In an effort to enable participants to present high-level economic content with professional standards, with a high degree of accuracy, and in a manner characterized by ease that helps non-specialist audiences overcome the difficulty that some may encounter in understanding the language of numbers. And the messages it carries.

She said: “We are keen to enrich the knowledge of young talents to produce high-level professional content, confirming Dubai’s position as a major center for the future media industry. In light of the transformations taking place in the digital world, content creation, especially economic content, has become a strategic necessity, as it is not limited to conveying news and information.” Rather, it represents a powerful tool for analyzing economic trends and providing innovative insights that contribute to directing towards growth opportunities, whether at the level of individuals or institutions. The Dubai Press Club has chosen to be the beginning of the (Dubai Content Creators) program by focusing “On the economic content, believing in its value as an engine capable of contributing to the development of societies and supporting the economy.”

For her part, Acting Director of the Dubai Press Club, Maryam Al-Mulla, praised the great added value provided by the Ministry of Economy to the program, through an elite group of the Ministry’s experts who led a series of important lectures over the course of the training period, which lasted nearly a full month, to help attendees get closer to the concepts of… A specialized economist, identifying the most important influences in the world of economics, and knowing how to master how to deal with its information, statistics, and numbers in an accurate, professional manner.

Positive effect

Participants in the “Economic Content Creators” program expressed their appreciation for the continuous efforts of the Dubai Press Club, which have not ceased since its founding 25 years ago, in an effort to make a clear positive impact on the Arab media scene, with the qualitative projects the club adopts and the steps it takes. Its goal is to provide real added value to media professionals, helping them reach new levels of excellence in their fields of specialization, through the diversity of the programs, training courses, and discussion seminars it provides throughout the year. General.