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Belfast Telegraph
7 days ago
- Belfast Telegraph
Serial domestic abuser loses appeal against jail term for sending abusive messages to former partner
A serial domestic abuser once jailed for attacking his former partner when she was pregnant has failed to appeal his latest prison sentence. Last month, Garion Hanna was handed jail terms totalling ten months after pleading guilty to eight offences, comprising four relating to a restraining order and four to a non-molestation order (NMO), on dates between January 22 and February 23 this year.
Gulf Today
24-05-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
Arab Media Summit to feature participants from 26 nations
The Arab Media Summit will be held from May 26 to 28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. The event will feature participation from 26 countries, 300 speakers, 175 main sessions, 35 workshops, 5 agreements, and closed-door sessions focused on media professionals. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chair of the Forum's Organising Committee, stated that the event will bring together leading media figures and leaders from the UAE and across the Arab region. The Summit aims to continue its mission of discussing the present and future of the media sector, exploring collaboration opportunities among television, radio, print, and digital media institutions to enhance the capabilities of Arab media. Al Marri added that the Summit will also witness participation from heads of state, ministers of foreign affairs and media, prominent intellectuals, writers, media students, decision-makers, officials from major Arab and global media institutions, and leading journalists, content creators, and media professionals. Over 6,000 media leaders from the region and the world are expected to attend. She emphasised that organising the Summit aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid regarding the role of media in serving societies. It aims to create a dialogue platform which opens new avenues for developing this vital sector, which significantly impacts people's lives. Bridge Summit: Meanwhile, as a significant step in preparing for the 'Bridge' Summit, the National Media Office (NMO) convened a high-profile roundtable during the 2025 INMA World Congress of News Media in New York. The event saw the attendance of Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of both the NMO and the UAE Media Council. This pivotal roundtable discussion brought together influential leaders spanning journalism, technology, entertainment, public affairs, and culture. Through a series of interactive sessions and workshops, participants delved into pressing media challenges and identified avenues for robust cross-sector collaboration. The NMO Chairman outlined the Bridge Summit's ambitious goal: to redefine the media landscape through enhanced international cooperation and integrated efforts. This initiative, he stated, aims to strengthen media's societal role and foster a more sustainable and humane world. He emphasised that building responsible and creative media hinges on robust, cross-border partnerships. He highlighted the roundtable as a significant step in global preparations for the Bridge Summit. The summit seeks to forge a shared media vision grounded in sectoral integration, cross-disciplinary synergy, and cultural interaction, all while anticipating media's future amidst rapid digital transformation. The roundtable commenced with an opening session led by Richard Attias, Executive Chairman of Richard Attias & Associates, a global strategic communications and events firm. This was followed by an introductory speech from Maryam BinFahad, NMO Adviser, who detailed the Bridge initiative's objectives and its role in building trust and addressing challenges within the media sector. In a session titled 'Entertainment and Cultural Power: When Attention Becomes Currency,' attended by the NMO Chairman and a select of media professionals and thought leaders, participants stressed the responsibility of cultural content creators regarding the quality of their messages and their impact on shaping societal awareness. Addressing the sessions, Al Hamed argued that true influence transcends mere view counts or engagement rates. It is measured, instead, by the power of authentic, purposeful content that fosters more aware and cohesive communities, and reintroduces human values into a digital sphere often swamped by speed and superficiality.
Al Etihad
23-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
National Media Office organises key roundtable for upcoming 'Bridge Summit'
24 May 2025 00:34 NEW YORK (WAM) As a significant step in preparing for the "Bridge Summit", the National Media Office (NMO) convened a high-profile roundtable during the 2025 INMA World Congress of News Media in New York. The event saw the attendance of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of both the NMO and the UAE Media pivotal roundtable discussion brought together influential leaders spanning journalism, technology, entertainment, public affairs, and culture. Through a series of interactive sessions and workshops, participants delved into pressing media challenges and identified avenues for robust cross-sector NMO Chairman outlined the Bridge Summit's ambitious goal: to redefine the media landscape through enhanced international cooperation and integrated efforts. This initiative, he stated, aims to strengthen the media's societal role and foster a more sustainable and humane world. He emphasised that building responsible and creative media hinges on robust, cross-border highlighted the roundtable as a significant step in global preparations for the Bridge Summit. The summit seeks to forge a shared media vision grounded in sectoral integration, cross-disciplinary synergy, and cultural interaction, all while anticipating media's future amidst rapid digital roundtable commenced with an opening session led by Richard Attias, Executive Chairman of Richard Attias & Associates, a global strategic communications and events firm. This was followed by an introductory speech from Maryam BinFahad, NMO Advisor, who detailed the Bridge initiative's objectives and its role in building trust and addressing challenges within the media a session titled "Entertainment and Cultural Power: When Attention Becomes Currency", attended by the NMO Chairman and a select of media professionals and thought leaders, participants stressed the responsibility of cultural content creators regarding the quality of their messages and their impact on shaping societal the sessions, Al Hamed argued that true influence transcends mere view counts or engagement rates. It is measured, instead, by the power of authentic, purposeful content that fosters more aware and cohesive communities, and reintroduces human values into a digital sphere often swamped by speed and further noted that the paramount challenge in the age of digital platforms lies in safeguarding authenticity and credibility amidst the din of advertisements and the pervasive influence of algorithms. These algorithms, he explained, frequently prioritise fleeting, easily digestible content over that which is profound and impactful. He urged the creation of content rooted in meaning and message, contributing to a cultural discourse that elevates public taste and strengthens social another session titled "Who Shapes the Narrative Today?", a group of journalists and content creators discussed the increasing impact of digital factors on shaping public a session titled "Charitable Institutions: The Price of Editorial Independence" explored alternative funding models that protect creative and media session, "Academic Institutions: Teaching Truth When Trust is Lost," examined how to prepare media leaders capable of maintaining integrity in a decentralised digital session titled "The Media Future: Voices Beyond Borders" explored the technical, ethical, and creative challenges that could reshape the media final roundtable session, "Media and Innovation: Transformation, Truth, and Authenticity," addressed the impact of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence and augmented reality on media narratives and credibility. Additionally, the event featured a workshop titled "Journalism and Education in the Face of the Trust Crisis", delivered by a group of media professionals and academics. It focused on the challenges faced by the media sector in light of declining youth trust in it.
Al Etihad
19-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
National Media Office, Presight join forces to optimise UAE's media ecosystem using applied AI
19 May 2025 17:10 ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The National Media Office (NMO) has announced a contract award for a strategic project with Presight, the UAE's leading global big data analytics company powered by AI, to deploy artificial intelligence in support of narrative integrity, information governance and the UAE national media at Make it in the Emirates 2025, the partnership is aligned with the NMO's mandate to grow the UAE's media ecosystem in support of national interests, empower a skilled generation to lead the country's media industry, as well as strengthen regional and international standing. This partnership taps into Presight's expertise in sovereign, generative AI capabilities to give the UAE a strategic edge in media situational awareness and insight-driven content part of the initiative, Presight's AI platform for the NMO will deliver real-time sentiment intelligence across billions of media data points daily, helping secure the UAE's media ecosystem and align media messaging with national a world of fast-paced, complex media dynamics, the UAE is seizing the opportunity to lead with innovation. This initiative centres on optimising media ecosystems for national prosperity, enabling the NMO to consolidate its strategic vision, streamline coordination among media institutions, and amplify narratives aligned with national priorities – all through embracing cutting-edge AI first workstream, AI-Driven Media Insights, will use AI to analyse sentiment, extract key narratives, and recommend evidence-based messaging frameworks for national use. The second, a Data Lake for Strategic Advantage, will consolidate UAE media assets and analytical insights into a unified data hub - supporting secure collaboration across the entire UAE media and government ecosystem in a previously unparalleled custom-built AI solutions for the NMO, developed in the UAE for the UAE, will have the potential for real quantified economic benefits from efficiency gains in manual work hours and automation. Other Presight AI solutions deployed elsewhere in the Emirates are estimated to have achieved over Dh1 billion in annual efficiency gains, more than two million labour-hours saved, and 100% automated data processing - delivering measurable outcomes in line with the UAE's Industrial Strategy and Vision Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office, affirmed that the Data Repository project is one of the key instruments supporting NMO's vision of a more intelligent, data-driven and interconnected media landscape. He emphasised that the project goes beyond mere data collection, representing a transformative shift in how media is managed, analysed and understood.'The Data Repository provides an advanced infrastructure that enables the integration of various media data sources and their analysis through AI, generating comprehensive insights that underpin strategic planning and contribute to a unified national narrative,' Al Kaabi further stated, 'The platform also enables anticipation and proactive engagement with future trends and issues, further reinforcing the UAE's leadership in adopting AI to serve the national media agenda.'Dr. Al Kaabi highlighted that the project will reshape the media work environment by automating processes and providing intelligent analytical tools that enhance productivity, reduce inefficiencies and increase operational effectiveness. The system will support institutional coordination and help produce more consistent and impactful content that reflects the country's priorities while reaching both local and global audiences with the highest standards of professionalism and Pramotedham, CEO of Presight, said, 'Our mission at Presight is to turn data into insight, and insight into national impact. This collaboration with the National Media Office is a powerful demonstration of how Applied AI, developed and deployed here in the UAE, can serve as a cornerstone for national we're building an intelligence-driven media ecosystem that not only enhances media situational awareness and strategic coordination, but also ensures that the UAE's national narrative is secured, coherent, credible, and globally resonant. "This initiative is a blueprint for how sovereign AI can be leveraged to reinforce institutional alignment, empower content leadership, and ultimately drive national prosperity through smarter, more unified media engagement.'
Al Etihad
10-05-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed leads UAE delegation to Arab Media Forum in Kuwait
10 May 2025 22:55 KUWAIT (WAM)Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO), and Chairman of the UAE Media Council (UAEMC), led the UAE delegation to the Arab Media Forum in the State of forum commenced on Sunday under the patronage of Prime Minister of Kuwait, Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, and will continue until May 12 under the theme, 'Media Challenges in the Era of Technological Advancement and Digital Transformation'.The UAE is participating as the Guest of Honour at this year's edition of the event, in recognition of its pioneering position in the Arab media landscape, and its significant role in supporting and developing the media system at both regional and international levels. The recognition affirms the UAE's distinguished contributions to promoting professional and responsible media practices, and enhancing cultural dialogue and civilisational communication between the event, Abdulla Al Hamed said that the UAE-Kuwait relationship is a unique fraternal model that grows deeper with time, thanks to the wise leadership of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Hamed noted that this bond is flourishing day by day, moving steadily toward broader horizons of cooperation, particularly in the media sector, reflecting historical ties and the aspirations of the two nations' peoples for a brighter the beginning of his speech, Al Hamed conveyed greetings from the UAE's leadership, and deep appreciation to all forum participants for their constructive efforts in advancing the media mission, promoting awareness, and upholding values in the face of regional and global Hamed expressed sincere gratitude to Kuwait for selecting the UAE as the Guest of Honour, and praised the forum's success across previous sessions in strengthening cooperation among Arab media institutions. He also thanked Minister of Information and Culture and Minister of State for Youth Affairs of the State of Kuwait, Abdulrahman Al-Mutairi, and his distinguished team for organising a forum that brings together elite Arab media leaders and offers valuable opportunities for collaboration. Media as a bridge The NMO Chairman affirmed the UAE's solid belief that media is a vital partner in development and progress, serving as a mirror of achievements and a lens toward the future."The UAE commits to building a modern media system aligned with global advancements, delivering distinguished content that reflects its Islamic and Arab identity and noble humanitarian values, ensuring that media serves as a bridge connecting past, present, and future,' Al Hamed acknowledged the immense challenges facing media today, particularly with the rise of social media, "While these platforms offer unprecedented opportunities for human connection and knowledge sharing, they are also misused to spread division, hatred, misinformation, and societal disruption."Al Hamed called for the creation of a joint Arab legislative framework to prevent misuse of these platforms, promote social responsibility, and protect freedom of expression from distortion and Hamed highlighted that the Arab region is undergoing a critical phase marked by rapid change and complex challenges across sectors. One major challenge is the overwhelming openness of the digital space, which demands that media institutions reassess their tools and messaging strategies. The ability to persuade, he noted, now hinges more on the depth, authenticity, and relevance of content to audiences rather than sheer stressed the need for a renewed media discourse—one that combines professionalism and flexibility, balances openness to technology with the preservation of core values, and restores media's role as a trusted source and influencer of public Hamed also outlined the UAE's latest media initiatives aimed at enhancing media quality, upgrading standards, and building resilient media thought that keeps pace with change. These efforts, he noted, are backed by the unwavering support of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, who places media at the core of the national development strategy as a tool for reinforcing identity, spreading knowledge, and promoting highlighted the launch of the Global Bridge Summit by the UAE, aimed at establishing international partnerships for an advanced media future built on knowledge, innovation, and shared human summit will serve as a sustainable platform connecting East and West, enhancing media integration, and aligning with digital transformations to shape a more responsible and impactful future for Hamed extended an open invitation to attend the summit, and contribute ideas on advancing Arab media and reinforcing its international presence. He emphasised that participants' insights will greatly enrich the summit, and help achieve its noble goals."The media is used today as the weapon of our time and a powerful tool for change and influence," Al Hamed said, calling for making it an "instrument of construction and development, a bridge for communication and dialogue among peoples and cultures, and a platform for truth that reflects our values and identity and contributes to building a better future for our nations and peoples."He concluded by stressing that rebuilding responsible media capable of engagement and competition is no longer optional—it is an urgent necessity."This requires unified Arab media visions, updated messaging, and a focus on supporting sustainable development and the interests of Arab nations," Al Hamed said. UAE Pavilion The UAE is participating in the 2025 Arab Media Forum with a dedicated pavilion showcasing its national media journey, from its ambitious beginnings to a flourishing present and a forward-looking future. The pavilion uses hologram technology to offer visitors an immersive experience of the UAE media milestones through a blend of storytelling and UAE pavilion showcases three key phases reflecting the trajectory of the national media. The first phase highlights its role as a mirror to the voice of the Union in its early days, conveying messages of unity, identity, and belonging at a time when resources were limited but ambition was second phase witnessed a significant evolution, integrating advanced infrastructure with professional content, underpinned by the values of tolerance and openness, positioning the UAE media as a pivotal player in the regional and global landscape. The final phase, representing the present day, illustrates the UAE's ongoing commitment to enhancing its media presence through an ambitious future-oriented vision. This vision calls for collaboration with various nations worldwide, and the exchange of expertise to keep pace with the rapid changes in media tools and methods, ensuring an effective response to contemporary challenges.
