DPC concludes media training programme

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has concluded the Economic Content Creators Programme, a specialised media training initiative supported by the UAE Ministry of Economy.

The programme was aimed at equipping aspiring content creators and emerging media professionals with advanced expertise in reporting on economic trends and developments.

Organised in collaboration with leading media and academic institutions and guided by seasoned experts, the initiative was held as part of the first phase of the Dubai 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.

WAM