Dubai wants to attract global talent and become a media hub for creativity and innovation. In line with this it has launched One Media Dubai, what it describes as a one-stop shop for media professionals and organisations to access exclusive services.
Dubai Media Council says the new organisation supports Dubai Press Club’s objectives to accelerate the media sector’s sustainable growth and provide an ecosystem where media professionals can thrive.
Services offered in the first phase include media and commercial licensing, office leasing, visas and immigration, banking, tourism and hospitality, education consulting, residential real estate and telecom services.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, announced the launch of ‘One Media Dubai’, which is open to Emirati, Arab and foreign media professionals and organisations.
He said: “The initiative will also further enhance the rich, supportive, growth-friendly environment that Dubai offers creatives, innovators and other professionals in the media industry.”
Sheikh Ahmed praised the Dubai Press Club for its vital role in catalysing the growth of the UAE’s media industry over the last 20 years, through key initiatives.
Key partners in One Media Dubai include the Media Regulatory Office, Dubai Media City, Federal Authority of Identity and Citizenship, General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai, Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism, Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), Emirates NBD, Dubai Design District, and Etisalat.
Director of the Dubai Press Club, Dr. Maitha Buhumaid, said: “The initiative seeks to enhance ease of doing business for local, regional, and international media organisations and create a unified window for media persons to obtain vital services that support their professional development and personal wellbeing.”
He added: “The launch of One Media Dubai supports Dubai Press Club’s objectives to accelerate the media sector’s sustainable growth and provide an ecosystem where media professionals can thrive.
“The launch is also in line with Dubai’s ambition to attract global talent and become a hub for creativity and innovation.”
Dubai’s media community has grown considerably over the years. The emirate is now home to more than 4,000 media organisations and thousands of professionals working in different media disciplines.
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