Smart Media: National Media Council to Digitise Sector with New Applications
The National Media Council (NMC) introduced a set of new smart applications as it participated in the 5 th Dubai International government Achievements Event, DIGAE 2017, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
The new applications seek to improve the Council's solutions to the public in a manner that equals the rapid advancements in the way news is covered and reported.
The NMC is taking part in the Exhibit to clarify the accomplishments that have actually been made because Federal Law No. 11 of 2016 was released, managing the Council's extent, and complying with the rebranding process that aligned the NMC's identity with its future objectives. These steps benefit the UAE's media industry in its entirety, allowing the field to stay up to speed with the quick modifications taking place all over the country - particularly, the change towards innovative smart solutions. This platform also gives a fantastic possibility to network and exchange understanding and know-how, along with to check out potential partnerships.
His Excellency Dr Rashid Al Nuaimi, Executive Director of Assistance Services at the National Media Council, and Deputy Commissioner-General of the UAE Structure at the Expo-2017 Astana, oriented H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid about the progression being made with regards to the UAE Pavilion - one of the biggest at the Expo-2017 Astana.
" The Dubai International Government Achievements Event 2017 uses us a perfect platform to demonstrate the success and improvements registered by the National Media Council," H.E. Dr Al Nuaimi said, "and to highlight our constant initiatives to boost efficiency throughout the entire media market. This, consequently, permits us to stay on top of the rapid adjustments taking place in all industries across the UAE."
Additionally, H.E. proceeded, the Council is working through the Emirates Information Agency (WAM) to use its full assistance to all organisations participating in the Event to prioritise consumer contentment and make sure the happiness of the larger public.
On the same note, the NMC released WAM's new application, "WAM Editor", which enables the company's press reporters to utilize their smartphones and tablets to compose, modify, and publish news reports in real time, from any type of area, and in both Arabic and English. Available on the App Store and Google Play, "WAM Editor" supplies direct connect to local, regional, and global news firms, as well as accessibility to information and photo archives.
The Council likewise released the "WAM live" solution, which allows target markets to check out the current local, regional, and worldwide information in genuine time by means of an interactive display. The app provides news reels, along with pictures and video clip footage.
The new applications belong to WAM's ongoing growth strategies, which echo the National Media Council's policies to stay on top of the shift in the direction of digitising solutions and creating the media field as a whole.
On the sidelines of the Event, the NMC took part in an interactive seminar titled "Ask the Manager", where WAM's Executive Director, H.E. Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, responded to the audience's queries pertaining to solutions supplied by WAM and its function in developing the UAE's lead in the media field.
The Dubai International government Achievements Event is a worldwide platform that brings together decision makers, significant numbers, and noticeable government representatives to exchange insight and proficiency, and to discuss global best techniques to improve and create the media sector.
