Dubai sets up media committee to counter fake news, misinformation

A new committee will be set up in Dubai to overlook the media narrative, with the aim to safeguard the Emirate's development achievements and counter misinformation and false news through clear, transparent communication.

It follows the directive of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.

Chaired by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, the ‘Dubai Media Narrative Committee’ will define the overarching framework, strategic priorities, and core pillars of the media narrative relating to the Emirate and its public and private sector entities.

It will also propose policies, plans and priorities for Dubai’s media narrative and submit recommendations to the Dubai Media Council for approval and follow up on their implementation.

Sheikh Ahmed said a strong media narrative has become a key pillar of Dubai’s development journey. "Dubai’s rich creative and intellectual assets provide a strong foundation for developing a media narrative inspired by our leadership’s vision and guided by clear and effective mechanisms," he added.

Ahmed bin Mohammed issues Decision establishing ‘Dubai Media Narrative Committee’. Chaired by Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, the Committee will be responsible for defining the overarching framework, strategic priorities,… pic.twitter.com/SCP9HuUq4p

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