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ABU DHABI (WAM)
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Authority (NMA), said that establishing NMA was not merely creating a regulatory body, but launching a powerful media catalyst that unifies the national voice, safeguards achievements, and conveys the UAE’s inspiring story to audiences around the world through a forward-looking vision rooted in the constants of national identity.
In a post on his account on the X platform, Al Hamed said that the vision of the wise leadership in developing the media sector is based on a deep conviction in the need for a media ecosystem capable of keeping pace with the language of the times, stressing that media is a fundamental pillar of sustainable development and a shield that protects the nation’s achievements, promotes them, and strengthens the UAE’s positive reputation in various forums.
Al Hamed expressed his sincere thanks and appreciation to UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan for the valued confidence placed in him through his appointment as Chairman of the NMA, affirming that this mandate represents a national responsibility that requires him and the Authority’s team to translate His Highness’s vision into building a modern and strong national media sector that aligns with the UAE’s ambitions and embodies its standing as a global model of leadership and innovation.
He added that the achievements realised by the media sector in recent years would not have been possible without the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, alongside the close follow-up and continued support of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister of the UAE and Chairman of the Presidential Court. He noted that this support formed the cornerstone in developing an advanced media system capable of innovation and addressing challenges.
"I extend my sincere gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, may God protect him, for his valued trust in appointing me Chairman of the National Media Authority.
"I pray to Almighty God for success and guidance in fulfilling this mission, which represents both an honor and a national responsibility. It is a mandate that requires the Authority’s team and me to work diligently to translate His Highness’s vision into a modern and strong national media sector that keeps pace with the nation’s ambitions and reflects its standing as a global model of leadership and innovation.
"In establishing the National Media Authority at a pivotal moment marked by unprecedented global media transformations, the UAE was not merely creating a regulatory body, but rather launching a powerful media catalyst, one that unifies the national voice, safeguards achievements, and conveys the UAE’s inspiring story to every corner of the world through a forward-looking vision grounded in the constants of national identity
"We fully recognise the magnitude of the responsibility entrusted to us and the high expectations placed upon strengthening national media to reflect the UAE’s identity and accomplishments, keep pace with the challenges of our time, and communicate its message to the world with clarity and credibility.
"We will work to craft an authentic national narrative that embodies the spirit and achievements of the UAE, builds bridges of trust between words and reality, and produces content that inspires generations and elevates public awareness.With a spirit of unity and teamwork, we will collaborate with national media institutions to write a new chapter in the journey of a national media sector worthy of our country’s ambitions and global stature."
