- NAIROBI, 1st March, 2024 (WAM) — The Emirates News Agency (WAM), strategic partner of the Global Media Congress (GMC), today launched the event's annual White Paper on the trends, challenges and opportunities of the global media industry at an exclusive event in Nairobi, Kenya.The launch event convened media leaders, government officials, academics, influencers and other […]
- ASHGABAT, 26th January, 2024 (WAM) – A delegation from the Emirates News Agency (WAM) led by Mohamed Jalal Alrayssi, Director-General of WAM, explored cooperation prospects with media institutions in Turkmenistan. The discussions focused on enhancing news exchange to serve the common interests of both countries.During their visit to various institutions and meetings with Turkmen officials, […]
- By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 17th January, 2024 (WAM) — The prosperity of the UAE and other Gulf States challenges the stereotype of the Middle East as a conflict zone, according to Geoffrey Miller, a New Zealand research scholar, analyst, and writer. “When you visit the UAE, you witness prosperity, success, and stability — a […]
- By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 11th January, 2024 (WAM) — Professor Dilip Menon, a renowned historian, argues that the older generation needs to rethink its dismissive attitude towards young people who are deeply committed to tackling pressing issues such as climate change.Regarding the debate about whether some young people are only interested in entertaining content on […]
- By Binsal Abdulkader ABU DHABI, 9th January, 2024 (WAM) — Dismissing the news as irrelevant to their lives, a segment of the younger generation is hindering their ability to change the world, says veteran British journalist Jonathan Clayton.Following the news is crucial for understanding environmental policies, choosing a university, and staying informed about sports, says […]
- By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 27th December, 2023 (WAM) — An Oscar-nominated and Peabody Award-winning filmmaker says she is inspired by “small steps” taken by her viewers to protect the environment for a better tomorrow. “It is not only about achieving the change but trying. As long as you are able to move the needle a […]
- By Binsal AbdulkaderABU DHABI, 28th November, 2023 (WAM) — If deepfakes, artificial intelligence (AI)-generated fake images, audios and videos, are not identified immediately, the world may experience major problems such as increase in hate crimes and even wars, according to Faisal J. Abbas, the editor-in-chief of Saudi Arabia-based Arab News, a leading English daily in […]
- ABU DHABI, 17th November, 2023 (WAM) — International media outlets have lauded the successes of the recently concluded Global Media Congress (GMC), recognising its pivotal role in shaping the future of the media industry.The Congress, which wrapped up yesterday, was commended for crafting crucial visions for the trajectory of media, embracing a forward-looking perspective on […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — The success of the Global Media Congress will contribute to enhancing the UAE's pioneering position as a main hub for the media industry, stated Bolotbek Tillebaev, Director-General of the National Television and Radio Corporation (NTRK) of the Kyrgyz Republic.On the sidelines of the second edition of the Global […]
- RAS AL KHAIMAH, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — Ras Al Khaimah has successfully showcased to attendees over the three-day Global Media Congress 2023 (GMC) in Abu Dhabi why it is one of the most talked-about destinations in the region to live, work and visit, positioning it as a growing and sustainable business, investment, lifestyle and […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — On the final day Global Media Congress, attendees and speakers reflected on a series of groundbreaking sessions that provided insights into the current media landscape as well as its future trends.With the Congress having broken records in terms of attendee numbers, speaker participation and business and brand participation, […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — The Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan Charitable and Humanitarian Foundation's Volunteer Platform attracted over 950 volunteers from 47 nationalities around the world during its participation in the second edition of the Global Media Congress.The volunteers engaged in volunteer opportunities within and outside the country through the platform: www.volunteers.zayedchf.gov.ae.The […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — The Abu Dhabi Media Network (ADMN) has signed a cooperation agreement with Roots Production Studio, in line with ADMN’s new strategy to develop its channels’ media content. The signing was done on the sidelines of ADMN’s participation in the Global Media Congress (GMC), hosted by Abu Dhabi, under […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November 2023 (WAM) — Young media experts from various fields highlighted the media's role in sports and shared their vision for the future of sports media and its leadership in the country.With encouragement from the UAE’s wise leadership, Asmaa Al Hosani began her jiu-jitsu journey in elementary school through the school jiu-jitsu […]
- ABU DHABI, 16th November, 2023 (WAM) — On its third and final day, the second edition of the Global Media Congress (GMC), held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, witnessed the honouring of the winners of the Federation […]
