DMI, AMG among key media forum sponsors

The Dubai Press Club yesterday announced Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), Arab Media Group (AMG), Nakheel, Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) and Emirates airline are the key sponsors for the ninth Arab Media Forum (AMF).

Organised under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Arab Media Forum 2010 themed 'Shifting Mediascape: Inspiring Content…Expanding Reach' will be held on May 12 and 13 at The Atlantis-Palm.

More than 800 media personalities and specialists from Arab countries and across the world will participate in the event that will witness over 70 speakers debating and discussing key industry topics that impact today's media world.

DMI, one of the pioneering media organisations in the region, will be the strategic sponsor of the event. DMI will provide live coverage of the entire forum, including most of the individual workshops and specialised discussions on its wide spectrum of broadcast and print media platforms that includes Dubai TV, Al Bayan newspaper, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, Dubai Sports, Dubai Racing, Noor Dubai Radio and TV, Emarat Al Youm Arabic daily, Emirates Business 24|7 English daily and Masar Printing Press.

Property developer Nakheel will be the platinum sponsor while Emirates airline will be the official carrier for the event. As one of the Diamond sponsors, the Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing will be responsible for promoting Dubai as an international business and tourism hub and a key Mice destination.

Arab Media Group will be another diamond sponsor that will deploy its broadcast, print and electronic media network to ensure the forum receives wide coverage.

Adel Ibrahim, Senior Manager-Operations, Dubai Press Club, said: "As the region's most awaited event in the media industry, the Arab Media Forum evinces profound interest among leading corporations. We welcome the commitment of these organisations in coming forward to contribute to the growth of media through collaborations and strategic partnerships.

"We believe the sponsors will ensure adequate media coverage of the constructive discussions among the experts during the individual workshops and sessions."

Elaaf e-paper will be the gold sponsor of AMF, and its team of network crew will ensure updates and reports of all the activities are provided during the course of the day.

JiWin Public Relations will also be a gold sponsor of the forum.

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