Dubai Media Pioneers brings together two complementary strands: a published book documenting the journeys of the individuals who helped build Dubai's media sector from its earliest days, and a recurring series of live sessions, held annually as part of the Arab Media Summit
Sessions featured prominent media leaders, veteran broadcasters, journalists, and executives including His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Media Incorporated; H.E. Mohammed Al Murr; Abdel Ghaffar Hussein; Ayesha Sultan; Hessah Lootah; and more
A published book documenting Dubai's media pioneers
Annual storytelling sessions during the Arab Media Summit
Direct engagement between veteran media figures and young professionals
Book + annual live sessions
Format
Arab Media Summit
Held during
May 2024
Launched
His Highness Sheikh Hasher bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, H.E. Mohammed Al Murr, Abdel Ghafar Hussein, Ayesha Sultan, Hessah Lootah, Mohammed bin Thani
Notable participants