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See - Sada Elbalad
a day ago
- Politics
- See - Sada Elbalad
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Meets with Al-Azhar Grand Imam
Mohamed Mandour On the sidelines of the Arab Media Summit—held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, met with Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, Grand Imam of Al-Azhar and Chairman of the Muslim Council of Elders. During the meeting, He welcomed the Grand Imam, wishing him continued health and well-being. He expressed deep appreciation for His Eminence's tireless efforts and Al-Azhar's pivotal role in advancing tolerance and human coexistence, fostering a culture of mutual respect, and conveying the true essence of Islam—a faith rooted in noble values and a message of compassion, harmony, and peaceful living. Also present at the meeting were Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE National Olympic Committee (NOC), and Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. The discussion underscored the UAE's strong commitment to promoting shared human values and nurturing a global culture of coexistence, dialogue, and peace. The leaders highlighted the importance of building bridges of understanding and reinforcing the foundations of harmony and reconciliation worldwide. read more Gold prices rise, 21 Karat at EGP 3685 NATO's Role in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict US Expresses 'Strong Opposition' to New Turkish Military Operation in Syria Shoukry Meets Director-General of FAO Lavrov: confrontation bet. nuclear powers must be avoided News Iran Summons French Ambassador over Foreign Minister Remarks News Aboul Gheit Condemns Israeli Escalation in West Bank News Greek PM: Athens Plays Key Role in Improving Energy Security in Region News One Person Injured in Explosion at Ukrainian Embassy in Madrid News Egypt confirms denial of airspace access to US B-52 bombers News Ayat Khaddoura's Final Video Captures Bombardment of Beit Lahia News Australia Fines Telegram $600,000 Over Terrorism, Child Abuse Content Arts & Culture Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban's $4.7M LA Home Burglarized Sports Former Al Zamalek Player Ibrahim Shika Passes away after Long Battle with Cancer Sports Neymar Announced for Brazil's Preliminary List for 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers News Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouly Inaugurates Two Indian Companies Arts & Culture New Archaeological Discovery from 26th Dynasty Uncovered in Karnak Temple Business Fear & Greed Index Plummets to Lowest Level Ever Recorded amid Global Trade War Arts & Culture Zahi Hawass: Claims of Columns Beneath the Pyramid of Khafre Are Lies
Emirates 24/7
2 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Mansoor bin Mohammed, Latifa bint Mohammed honour winners of 5th edition of Arab Social Media Influencers Award
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 held as part of the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit on the third day of the Arab Media Summit 2025, which concludes today at the Dubai World Trade Centre. During the ceremony, H.H. Sheikh Mansoor honoured Dr. Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, who was named 'Influential Personality of the Year' in recognition of his prominent role in supporting balanced media discourse and his efforts to enhance the UAE's and the Arab world's standing on the international stage. The awards ceremony, held as part of the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, also announced the names of winners and content creators who stood out as beacons of positive influence across Arab communities. The winners were announced following an elaborate and meticulous judging process to evaluate their work and its positive impact on society, besides the innovation they showcased across various social media platforms. The event was attended by a distinguished group of media professionals, influencers, representatives of digital platforms, and decision-makers in the field of new media. The award for the Best Children's Platform went to the Ta'allam Ma' Zakaria (Learn with Zakaria) platform, which was recognised for its excellence in providing Arabic-language educational content in an engaging yet entertaining format for little ones. Mohammed Al Nofli, from the Sultanate of Oman, was honoured in the Sports category for his inspirational athletic journey and engaging content that motivated more young people to adopt an active lifestyle. The Blinx platform was adjudged the Best News Platform for its innovative news content tailored to the tastes and aptitudes of the younger generation. Ahmed Al-Zamel from Kuwait won the award in the Entrepreneurship category in recognition of his digital initiatives to boost youth empowerment within the innovation and investment domains. Ahmed Al Marzouqi from the UAE received the award in the Economics category for his content that explains financial and economic concepts in an easy and engaging way. Omar Farouq from Bahrain was honoured in the Tourism category in appreciation of his inspiring content that highlights diverse cultures and showcases the human side of travel in an interactive and distinctive manner. H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed, alongside Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of Dubai Press Club, honoured Bibi Al-Khudhari from Kuwait in the Community category in recognition of her efforts to promote a culture of humanitarian solidarity and raise social awareness about such causes. Dr. Talal Al-Muhaisin from Kuwait received the award in the Health category and Anas Bukhash from the UAE was presented the award in the Podcast category in recognition of his talk show, which features influential figures and tackles topics that reflect the reality and aspirations of Arab youth. The Shahid platform from Saudi Arabia won the award in the Arts and Entertainment category for its wide-ranging digital content that serves to showcase the immense scope of Arab visual media production. Ahmed Al Nasheet from Bahrain received the award in the Culture category. Al-Nasheet was recognised for his impactful efforts to spread cultural awareness and promote meaningful content on social media. At the conclusion of the awards ceremony, His Highness Sheikh Mansoor joined the winners and honourees across various categories for a commemorative group photo. Mona Ghanem Al Marri congratulated all the winners of the 5th edition of the Arab Social Media Influencers Award and praised their creative efforts across their respective spheres of digital influence. She stated: 'In a rapidly changing world where the power of digital influence continues to grow, the Arab Social Media Influencers Award embodies the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to harness digital media as a developmental tool that reinforces human values, promotes positivity, and drives social responsibility in the digital space by empowering inspiring voices and enabling the constructive role of digital content in Arab societies.' 'At Dubai Press Club, under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, we have worked to ensure that the award serves as a platform to honour true changemakers – those who have set exceptional examples of influence, innovation, and social responsibility through social media platforms. 'The fifth edition of the award comes at a time when there is a growing need for responsible content that addresses the challenges of our time, upholds positive values, and contributes to fostering a culture of dialogue and development. The recognition we have seen today for a group of creative influencers confirms that the Arab world is rich with talents capable of turning social media into tools for development and positive change.' The award, one of the Dubai Press Club's manifold initiatives to boost community engagement, seeks to strengthen the societal impact of digital content, encourage Arab youth to channel constructive ideas, and engineer exemplary models of socially responsible and creative social media outreach. In its 5th edition, the award introduced new categories in line with the evolving digital media landscape. The award features several new categories this year, with the Economy, Podcast, Best News Platform, and Best Children's Platform categories adding to the Influential Personality of the Year, Entrepreneurship, Community Service, Health, Sports, Culture, Tourism, and Arts and Entertainment categories. The fifth edition of the Arab Social Media Influencers Award comes along at a time of rapid advancements in digital technology, artificial intelligence applications, data analytics tools, and content creation. The award continues to encourage influencers to enhance their skills and steer away from superficial, controversial, or bogus content – focusing instead on ideas that serve communities and offer real, positive impact across diverse fields. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
Gulf Today
2 days ago
- Business
- Gulf Today
UAE President, Lebanese PM discuss bilateral relations, region
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Dr Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of the Lebanese Republic, on Tuesday discussed cooperation between the two countries, as well as ways to enhance ties in a manner that serves the interests of both nations and fulfils the aspirations of their peoples for development and prosperity. The meeting took place at Qasr Al Bahr in Abu Dhabi, where Sheikh Mohamed received the Lebanese Prime Minister, who is currently on a working visit to the UAE to participate in the Arab Media Summit 2025 in Dubai. The two sides reviewed regional and international issues of mutual concern and underlined the importance of strengthening efforts to promote stability, security, and peace in the region for the benefit of its peoples and the advancement of its nations. Sheikh Mohamed reaffirmed the UAE's steadfast support for Lebanon's unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, as well as for all efforts that contribute to the country's stability, development, and prosperity. The Lebanese Prime Minister, for his part, thanked Sheikh Mohamed for his consistent support for the Lebanese people. He also reaffirmed Lebanon's commitment to strengthening its ties with the UAE across various fields in a way that serves the shared interests of both nations. The meeting was attended by Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Special Affairs; Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President; Dr. Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology; Lana Nusseibeh, Assistant Minister for Political Affairs; Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and several officials. WAM
TECHx
2 days ago
- Business
- TECHx
Arab Media Forum 2025 Highlights AI Dominance
Home » Latest news » AI Dominates Discussion at Arab Media Forum 2025 A session titled 'AI: Secret Weapon or Your Worst Nightmare?' drew strong attention during the Arab Media Forum 2025. It was held under the auspices of the Dubai Media Council as part of the Arab Media Summit. The session featured Dr. Marwan Alzarooni, CEO of Artificial Intelligence at Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism, and Hamad Al Shirawi, Director of Projects at Dubai Future Foundation. Dr. Alzarooni revealed that AI is already impacting every part of life. He firmly stated, 'AI is here to stay.' He reported that the UAE is taking bold steps to harness AI's potential. He added that this is only the beginning. Dr. Alzarooni also noted that economic initiatives are now supporting content creators in the media sector. He said individuals in the UAE have many chances to upskill using online platforms and national initiatives. He emphasized the need for people to use AI to their benefit across life and work. He also pointed out Dubai's continued success in applying AI in government. He revealed that key sectors like healthcare, logistics, proptech, and sustainable manufacturing are among the main focus areas. Moreover, Dr. Alzarooni warned that the divide between AI users and non-users will keep widening. Those who embrace AI will gain access to richer, scalable content. He also predicted the rise of 'vibe coding,' where one-person startups will manage complex tasks with fewer resources. Meanwhile, Al Shirawi highlighted the UAE's vision to embrace AI. He announced that Dubai is working closely with public entities to collect and share best practices. He reported that Dubai Police used AI to boost efficiency in lost-and-found cases by 300%. This task, once prone to human error, has now improved due to AI implementation. He stated that public trust and inclusion remain key to AI rollout in Dubai and the UAE. Al Shirawi addressed AI fears by comparing them to the internet's early days. He reminded the audience that innovation often brings concerns, but adaptation follows. He reaffirmed that AI can bring major productivity gains and stated Dubai remains a leading innovation hub. He also cited the One Million Prompters initiative, which aims to empower AI users through real-world use cases across sectors. Dubai Police improved case-solving by 300% using AI UAE's AI strategy includes training, innovation, and public inclusion In closing, Al Shirawi remarked that AI is no longer optional. He said it has become a necessary tool for progress. Choosing not to use it, he warned, could lead to serious setbacks.
Emirates 24/7
2 days ago
- Business
- Emirates 24/7
Ahmed bin Mohammed: Arab Media Summit a true embodiment of Dubai's vision
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, affirmed that the Arab Media Summit embodies Dubai's ambitious vision to solidify its position as a regional and international hub for media dialogue. He highlighted Dubai's ongoing commitment to empowering Arab media to effectively navigate global transformations and enhance its influence in narrating the Arab point of view with a professional and contemporary approach. "The Arab Media Summit has become a strategic platform that brings together prominent Arab thinkers, decision-makers, and media professionals," His Highness stated. "Aligned with Dubai's commitment to constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange, the Summit seeks to advance media tools and anticipate the sector's future amid rapid global shifts in technology, content creation, and consumption patterns." His Highness added, "Our continuous support for this sector reflects our commitment to providing an environment conducive to creativity, fostering young talent, and strengthening partnerships with regional and international institutions. Our goal is to build an integrated media ecosystem that aligns with the region's aspirations and enhances the Arab presence on the global media landscape." His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed commended the diverse agenda of the Arab world's largest media gathering, the breadth of its activities and themes, and the calibre of its participants. He noted that these factors make the Summit a new launching point for a more impactful Arab media, capable of conveying the true image of the region to the world. Follow Emirates 24|7 on Google News.
