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1/21/25, 11:27 AM Dubai Press Club concludes Economic Content Creators Programme
Mahfoudha Abdullah, Specialist, Media Talent Development at Dubai Press Club, explained that the
Dubai Content Creators Programme features multiple phases covering a variety of fields, including

culture, sports, and community. Each phase aims to equip participants with specialised knowledge
and practical tools to enhance their ability to create impactful content tailored to the needs of diverse
audiences.

Participants commended DPC's efforts to foster excellence in the media sector, highlighting its
pivotal role in empowering media professionals through a range of initiatives over the past two

decades.

The Economic Content Creators Programme featured several sessions led by prominent experts in
the fields of economic reporting, digital storytelling, and emerging technologies. Among the
highlights was a session by content creator Dr. Mohanad Alwadiyah, who shared insights on
producing high-quality content related to finance and real estate while leveraging social media

platforms to generate income.

Another session, conducted in collaboration with SAE University College Dubai and led by Hiba

Hussein, Head of Design and Visual Communication at the SAE University College Dubai,
explored the role of infographics in presenting complex economic data in visually engaging ways.

The month-long programme also featured a workshop led by Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of
Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF), focusing on the use of AI

tools in financial reporting and market analysis. This session introduced participants to techniques
for creating interactive 3D graphics and developing advanced economic analyses.

Additionally, Ahmed Alastad, Director of Economic Information and Studies at the Ministry of
Economy, presented an in-depth analysis of the UAE's economic sectors, examining current
challenges and future opportunities.

The programme also featured a session in collaboration with Google led by journalist Pamela
Kesrouani on advanced search techniques.

The session focused on improving information accuracy, analysing audience trends, and utilising
Google Scholar for reliable resources, while exploring the impact of misinformation and effective

strategies to combat it.

In collaboration with the UAE Ministry of Economy, Jean Fares, Chief Executive Officer,
Investopia, conducted a session on economic fundamentals, data analysis, and translating complex
economic concepts into accessible content using visual and interactive tools.

The programme concluded with a workshop by CNBC Arabia, led by Mustafa Witwit, which
highlighted techniques for producing high-quality visual content for economic reporting, including

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