HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), has emphasised the key role that the media plays in highlighting environmentally-friendly practices that contribute to achieving sustainable development and the acceleration of the shift to a green economy. Al Tayer made these remarks during DEWA\u2019s participation as Sustainability Partner in the 17th Arab Media Forum (AMF), organised by Dubai Press Club, under the theme \u2018Impactful Media Trends\u2019.<\/p>\n
\u201cDEWA gives great importance to environmental sustainability and the shift towards renewable and clean energy. This supports the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050, which was launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to provide 75% of Dubai\u2019s energy from clean energy sources by 2050. DEWA participated as the Sustainability Partner in the Arab Media Forum, building on the strong ties between DEWA and Dubai Press Club, and out of appreciation for the role of the media in raising awareness on the issues that affect people\u2019s lives. Sustainability is a key issue that contributes to enhancing social, economic and environmental development. The forum is an opportunity to connect with Arab and international media organisations. It also provides an interactive platform for media professionals to spread meaningful messages that address sustainability, for which our wise leadership attaches great importance,\u201d added Al Tayer.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe media plays a key role in supporting and enhancing sustainability and spreading a culture of the rational use and conservation of natural resources. This is done by introducing society members to the principles of responsible and sustainable consumption of resources, and spreading awareness on the best eco-friendly practices, and the importance of conservation of energy and water to make conservation an essential part of people\u2019s daily lives,\u201d said Al Tayer.<\/p>\n
Many sessions were organised at the \u2018Beta Stage \u2013 DEWA\u2019 hall at AMF. These included \u2018The Transformational Arm of Regional Media\u2019, presented by Dr. Ali Al-Nuaimi, Editor-in-Chief of Al Ain news portal; \u2018Facebook: Changing the Media Landscape\u2019 presented by Patrick Walker, Director of Media Partnerships, EMEA at Facebook; \u2018Building a Stronger Future for News\u2019 by Carlo Biondo, President, EMEA Strategic Partnerships at Google; \u2018Engaging the Audience in a Digital Era\u2019 presented by Peter Greenberger, Global Director of News Partnerships at Twitter; \u2018Vision of Media in a New Middle East\u2019 presented by Dr. Mamoun Fandy, Director of London Global Strategy Institute;\u00a0 \u2018Defining Soft Power in the Arab Media\u2019 presented by Dr. Fawaz Gerges, Professor of International Relations at London School of Economics & Political Science; \u2018Media and the Fear of Change\u2019 presented by Sultan Al Qhtani, Editor in Chief of Riyadh Post, and \u2018Quality Digital Journalism\u2019 presented by Matt Cooke, Head of Google News Lab International.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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