Dubai Women's Establishment Partners with Dubai Media Academy to Enhance Female Leadership in Media Sector
The Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and Dubai Media Academy have formed a partnership, signifying a strategic move to fortify women's leadership in the media sector. The collaboration aims to foster career growth and leadership capabilities for women within media industries.
The alliance was formalized during the Arab Media Summit 2025, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The agreement was penned by Naeema Ahli, CEO of DWE, and Muna Bu Samra, Director of Dubai Media Academy.
Naeema Ahli, in expressing her sentiments, stated that the collaboration is in line with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of DWE. The agreement aims to nurture strategic collaborations that increase women's visibility in key sectors and ultimately facilitate joint programmes targeting the enhancement of media skills for women in middle and senior roles within Dubai's public sector.
She also commended the ongoing partnership with Dubai Media Incorporated, acknowledging its role in promoting women's advancement in the media industry.
Muna Bu Samra described the agreement as a significant stride towards deepening collaboration between the two institutions. The partnership symbolizes a shared commitment to empowering women and cultivating leadership across media and other sectors.
The partnership is set to launch workshops, capacity-building programmes, and media-focused initiatives aimed at equipping women with the requisite tools for success in the rapidly evolving media landscape.
This strategic collaboration aligns with Dubai's broader goal of supporting women's professional development and leadership across various sectors. The agreement underscores the commitment to improving gender balance and inclusivity in the media industry within the region.
- This strategic collaboration between the Dubai Women Establishment (DWE) and Dubai Media Academy is planned to nurture strategic collaborations that increase women's visibility in key sectors, particularly targeting the enhancement of media skills for women in middle and senior roles within Dubai's public sector.
- The agreement aims to foster career growth and leadership capabilities for women within media industries, ultimately empowering women and cultivating leadership across media and other sectors.
- The partnership symbolizes a shared commitment to women's health and wellness, as well as personal growth and education and self-development.
- The collaboration is in line with the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Manal bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of DWE, who envisions a future where science, health-and-wellness, and women's health are at the forefront of strategic collaborations for collective progress.
