Abu dhabi: The UAE Media Council Board of Directors convened its third meeting of 2025, chaired by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, to discuss key policies, legislations and initiatives for advancing the media sector.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Hamed emphasized that these policies and legislations are designed to keep pace with rapid transformations in the global media landscape. He highlighted the media sector's vital role in supporting the national economy and aligning with the state's future aspirations.
Al Hamed noted that the upcoming stage will see the introduction of innovative initiatives and incentives aimed at promoting local content, ensuring the UAE's leading global standing in the media sector.
During the meeting, the council reviewed the local content enablement framework, a central component of the new policies. This framework aims to increase the contribution of local media content to the national economy by supporting its production and development, preserving national identity, promoting Emirati culture globally, and empowering innovators and entrepreneurs in media and innovation.
The meeting was attended by members of the UAE Media Council including Sheikh Abdullah bin Humaid Al Qasimi, Maryam AlMheiri, Tariq Saeed Allay, Nasser Muhammed Al Yamahi, Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, and Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi.