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The graduation ceremonies were held on the sidelines of the second day of the Arab Media Summit
2025.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum affirmed that preparing a new
generation of media professionals capable of conveying Dubai’s development story and
strengthening communication between government and semi-government entities marks a key
milestone in building an advanced, knowledge-driven media ecosystem that aligns with Dubai’s
ambitions and enhances the global presence of Arabic content.

His Highness emphasised that Dubai views media as a vital partner in its development journey, and
that investing in media talent is an investment in the future. This vision is supported by a clear
media strategy and specialised programmes that offer hands-on training for both creatives and
professionals across various media disciplines.

His Highness also posed for commemorative photos with the graduates, congratulating them on
their achievement and encouraging them to pursue continuous learning and to further refine their
skills to carry out their responsibilities with excellence.

Economic Content Creators Programme
A total of 31 participants completed the intensive three-week Economic Content Creators
Programme, which featured advanced workshops and hands-on training sessions. The programme
covered a wide range of essential topics, including macro- and microeconomics, financial literacy,
economic journalism, digital storytelling, the use of AI in media, fact-checking, smartphone-based
video production, and interactive data visualisation.

New Generation of Storytellers
His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, UAE Minister of Economy, said: “The graduation of the first
cohort of the Economic Content Creators Programme reflects the fruitful collaboration between the
UAE Ministry of Economy and the Dubai Media Council. It represents a significant step forward in
building a robust ecosystem for economic content creation in the UAE, one that fosters innovation,
supports talent, and keeps pace with the rapid economic transformations locally, regionally, and
globally.

He added: “The graduates of this programme are part of a promising new generation of content
creators capable of presenting economic policies and developments to the public in a clear,
credible and engaging manner. We see them as partners in conveying the UAE’s developmental
strategies and economic vision in a way that strengthens public awareness and engagement. The
Ministry regards the media sector as an essential partner in communicating the UAE’s economic
progress and long-term aspirations.”

Strategic Vision
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media
Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, said: “The Economic Content Creators Programme

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