UAE President appoints Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of National Media Authority; Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has issued two Federal Decrees appointing Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Authority, and Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi as Vice Chairman of the National Media Authority.

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed previously served as Chairman of the Board of the UAE Media Council and as Chairman of the National Media Office. He has also held a number of other senior leadership positions in the fields of media, healthcare and energy.

Mohammed Saeed Al Shehhi previously served as Secretary-General of the UAE Media Council and has held several leadership positions in the media sector, specialised zones, and sports.

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. ( source: Emirates News Agency )

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