The Organizing Committee of the Arab Media Forum (AMF) has announced that H.R.H. Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein will deliver the keynote speech at the 15th edition of the forum.
The UN Messenger of Peace and Chairperson of International Humanitarian City Princess Haya bint Al Hussain will take part during the official launch of the 15th edition of AMF, the region’s biggest media event, on May 10th at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Chairperson of AMF Organizing Committee and President of Dubai Press Club H.E. Mona Ghanim Al Marri (biography) affirmed that Her Royal Highness participation will give the AMF new momentum, given her prominent role in charitable and humanitarian works. She added that Princess Haya will highlight the relationship between media industry and humanitarian efforts as well as the role of the media during the current decisive moments and tribulations befalling the Arab World.
Al Marri also underscored the important role played by Her Royal Highness Princess Haya in the local and international humanitarian arena, being the UN messenger of peace and the chairperson of the world’s largest and busiest logistics hub for humanitarian aid that is actively responding to numerous disasters worldwide.
Held under the theme “Media for Good”, the 15th edition of the Arab Media Forum is slated for May 10th and 11th 2016 and will host prominent Arab and international media elites, journalists and intellectuals.
About Arab Media Forum
The Middle East’s most prominent media event, the Arab Media Forum (AMF) is a platform designed to enrich dialogue, exchange ideas and attract attention to the reality and future of media industry in the region. AMF strives to trigger a change in the Arab media and call for a requisite redefinition of content and substance.
Since its inception in 2001, the Forum has consistently strived to facilitate in-depth debates and exchange of ideas on the regional media. Since its first edition, the annual event has successfully attracted exceptional media experts from across the region and the world, in addition to politicians and academia. AMF platforms have also played vital roles in opening up channels of communication between Arab media professionals and their global peers. The Arab Media Forum is regarded as a much-awaited calendar event by high-caliber professionals including editors-in-chiefs, directors of TV and broadcasting channels, columnists, analysts and commentators, as well as academic professors and media students. For more information, visit http://www.arabmediaform.ae/en.
About Dubai Press Club
Established in 1999, the Dubai Press Club (DPC) is a proactive platform for journalists and media professionals to debate and deliberate about various political, economical and social issues. Dubai Press Club plays a significant role in supporting and developing regional media industry by launching unique initiatives including the renowned Arab Media Forum (AMF), Arab Journalism Award (AJA) and the promising Emirates Media Forum (EMF). Additionally, DPC’s busy agenda offers a variety of activities targeting different segments of the media community. DPC hosts and organizes workshops and seminars on issues affecting regional and international sociopolitical scenarios, as well as strategic communication, business, economy, education and technology. The club periodically invites high-profile speakers and senior delegates to interact with local media and newsmakers. DPC is an active producer and sponsor of specialized media research and studies that keep pace with the rapid changes in the media industry. For more information, visit http://www.dpc.org.ae.