‘The UAE is a Red Line’: Emirati Media Forum opens in Dubai
National leaders and content creators gather to discuss media’s evolving role
DUBAI – The 11th edition of the Emirati Media Forum, organised by the Dubai Press Club, commenced in Dubai today, drawing a wide spectrum of senior officials, media professionals, and content creators from across the United Arab Emirates.
The gathering is being held under the theme The UAE is a Red Line, reflecting the focus on national discourse and media responsibility. The event brings together influential voices shaping the country’s communication landscape, with discussions centred on the evolving role of media in the UAE.
The agenda of the 11th edition of the #EmiratiMediaForum organised by the Dubai Press Club, bringing together a distinguished group of national leaders, senior officials, media professionals, and content creators from across the UAE. Held under the theme “The UAE is a Red Line,”… pic.twitter.com/8G6IoiJ3oq
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The forum forms part of Dubai’s ongoing efforts to strengthen its position as a regional media hub, providing a platform for dialogue between decision-makers and industry practitioners.

Emirati Media Forum
According to information shared by the Dubai Media Office, the agenda of this year’s forum includes participation from an elite group of national leaders and senior officials. Key sessions feature prominent figures including Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed, Dr Ali Al Naqbi, Mohammed Al Obaidly, and Major General Pilot Abdul Nasser Al Hamidi, alongside leading media professionals and content creators.

Discussions at the forum highlight the importance of media in reinforcing national values and addressing contemporary communication challenges.

The sessions bring together diverse perspectives from policymakers and media experts, reflecting the growing integration of traditional and digital media platforms in the UAE’s information ecosystem.

Participants are engaging in conversations centred on the future direction of the media sector, with a focus on professional standards, content development, and the role of creators in shaping public narratives within the country.