UAE Media Office Opens New HQ in Dubai Internet City

News Desk - 02/06/2025

The UAE Media Office has announced the official opening of the UAE Media Council’s new headquarters in Dubai Internet City.

The inauguration was led by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council. The new facility aligns with the Council’s vision to create a flexible and efficient working environment. It aims to nurture national talent, attract international expertise, and keep pace with fast-evolving media developments.

The opening ceremony was attended by several key figures:

Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi, Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council
Maitha Majed Al Suwaidi, Executive Director of the Media Strategy and Policy Sector
Abdulla Belhoul, CEO of TECOM Group
Majed Al Suwaidi, Managing Director of Dubai Media City
Ammar Al Malik, Executive Vice President of Commercial Leasing at TECOM Group

During the event, Abdulla Al Hamed toured the new headquarters. The location was revealed to be in the heart of Dubai’s leading media hub. Officials reported that this move will boost the Council’s ability to form strong partnerships and contribute to shaping the future of media with agility.

The facility reflects the Council’s wider effort to advance its institutional structure. It supports strategic goals designed to elevate the media sector’s performance and competitiveness.

Al Hamed also met with Council staff and highlighted that the headquarters reflects a progressive regulatory vision. This includes nurturing national talent and encouraging creativity, while placing human capital at the center of media growth.

He stressed the need to sustain the momentum built since the Council’s formation. He also called for stronger implementation of media policies aligned with the new media framework.

According to the Council, future efforts will focus on: