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1/21/25, 11:27 AM Dubai Press Club concludes Economic Content Creators Programme
launched by the Dubai Press Club in November 2024. It underscores DPC's commitment to
advancing regional media capabilities and improving the quality of digital content.

Abdullah bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy, reaffirmed the Ministry's commitment to
supporting initiatives that nurture human capital and enhance efficiency in line with the leadership's
vision to advance the media and economic sectors.

He highlighted the Economic Content Creators Programme as a model of collaboration between
government entities and the media sector aimed at equipping a new generation of media

professionals to effectively navigate and communicate global economic trends, thereby contributing
to the UAE's sustainable development objectives.

Bin Touq added, "Empowering young media talent to produce accurate and impactful economic
content is vital for bolstering the UAE's economic growth. This type of content serves as an enabling

factor in promoting national strategies to promote economic prosperity. Supporting this programme
reflects the Ministry's commitment to fostering cross-sector collaboration to drive economic
development and achieve the objectives of the 'We the UAE 2031' vision, which seeks to position
the UAE as a global hub for innovation and the new economy."

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President
of Dubai Press Club, expressed her appreciation to the UAE Ministry of Economy for its exemplary

support and invaluable contributions to the programme.

She highlighted the Ministry's role in providing a wealth of information that greatly enhanced the
programme, enabling participants to create high-quality economic content that meets the highest
standards.

She said, "At Dubai Press Club, we are committed to equipping young media talent with the tools
and knowledge needed to produce impactful, high-quality content that reflects Dubai's position as a

global leader in media innovation. In today's digital era, economic content plays a vital role in
analysing economic trends, uncovering opportunities, and shaping a more informed society. The
Dubai Press Club chose to begin the Dubai Content Creators Programme with a focus on economic
content, recognising its importance as a key driver of community development and economic
growth."

Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Director of Dubai Press Club, said, "Leveraging the expertise of its

esteemed experts, the UAE Ministry of Economy conducted a series of highly impactful lectures
spanning nearly a month. These sessions offered participants valuable insights into critical economic
concepts, the key drivers shaping the global economy, and practical guidance on mastering the

interpretation and presentation of economic data, statistics, and terminology."

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