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Dubai International Sports Media Forum

"Dubai International Sports Media Forum" was concluded Tuesday 31st Jan. 2012 at Movenpick Hotel with participation of selective group of decision's makers, experts, academicians & researchers from UAE, Arab World and other worldwide countries.The event was organized jointly by Dubai Sports Council & UAE Sports Media Committee under title "Toward Professional Sports Media".

In conclusion of the Forum, DSC announced the launch of "Media Program for Training & Qualifying of Locals". The Program to qualify local journalists via training sessions, workshops & site visits to media corporations.

Three main sessions were arranged during the second day of the Forum, the first of which was held under title: "Sports Media between Responsibilities & Challenges". The session was addressed by Mr. Salim Al-Habsi, the President of Gulf Sports Media Federation / Dr. Hadi Abdulla, the Member of Executive Office of the Arab Sports Media Federation / Mr. Ali Obaid, the UAE's Academician & journalists. The session was managed by Mr. Mohammed Jasim.

Fourth Generation of Technology & Advanced Media
The second session – held under title "Fourth Generation of Technology & Advanced Media" – was addressed by Dr. Khalid Al-Khaja, the Dean of Communication Faculty in Ajman University / Mr. Saeed Hamdan, the UAE Author & Researcher / Etisalat's Representative /. The session was managed by Mr. Mashaal Al-Qahtani.


Sports Media & Globalism
The Forum was concluded with a third session – under title "Sports Media & Globalism" – addressed by Mr. Mr. Gianni Merlo, the President of International Sports Media Federation / Mr. Mohammed Jamil Abdul Qader, the President of Arab Sports Media Federation / Mr. Faisal Al-Qenae, the Vice President of Asian Sports Media Federation. The session was managed by Mr. Sami Abdul Emam, the Head of Media Section in DSC.


DSC Signs Four Memorandums of Association
On the occasion the Forum, DSC has signed four memorandums of associations with International, Asian, Arab & Gulf Sports Media Federations to enhance means of communication / boost common efforts / implement initiatives & programs which may promote sports media in UAE & the area in general, aiming to attain the promising development.The memorandums of association have been signed to enhance mutual relations / boost common efforts / exchange experiences / develop the level of local & Arab sports media.It is worth-mentioning that DSC has signed a memorandum of association with UAE Sports Media Federation.