Sheikh Mohammed said, “The role of so-
cial networking media is growing as the
means of social communication in various
aspects of our lives. They have become a
forum for a physician to demonstrate his
experience and knowledge; (and) a gallery
for an artist to display his paintings and in-
novations. The social media channels are
also classes for teachers to disseminate
knowledge and sciences to students and
a business market for entrepreneurs to
promote their projects and products”.
He continued saying, “The Arab youth
have shown distinct talents on social me-
dia channels, proving their capability to
keep par with the latest trends. This makes
it
neces-
sary to find
a
platform
to
enhance
c ommu n i c a -
tion among them
and highlight their
achievements, and
provide tools and means
to support and enhance these
talents and skills”.
His Highness explained saying, “The
Summit will celebrate makers of positive
change in their communities through so-
cial media channels. We will communi-
cate with influencers on these channels
to hear their views and thoughts. We will
be close to the innovators to support them
and contribute in delivering their ideas”.
The two-day summit will include several
interactive sessions and workshops, and
will look at ways to create a positive and
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE
Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that
Arab youth has demonstrated laudable talents and skills on
social media channels, proving they are capable of keep-
ing par with its latest trends. His Highness has issued
a directive on organizing the Arab Social Networking
Pioneers’ Summit in Dubai on March 17-18. The event
will be the largest and first of its kind in the region
that will bring together influential pioneers on social
networking media channels. The event will enable a
platform to discuss and review the latest trends. It
will also support the positive use of and celebrate
the best practices on social media networks.
100 influential pioneers
from Facebook, Twitter, Ins-
tagram and YouTube come
together during the Summit
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