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History of Media in the UAE

  • The launch of the first ever newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, called Oman, by Ibrahim Mohammed Al Midfa. He also established the country’s second newspaper, Al Amoud, after five years

    The launch of the first ever newspaper in the United Arab Emirates, called Oman, by Ibrahim Mohammed Al Midfa. He also established the country’s second newspaper, Al Amoud, after five years

  • Al-Nakhy newspaper was launched and issued in Al Ain by Musabbah Bin Obeid Al Dhahiri, which lasted for 16 years.

    Al-Nakhy newspaper was launched and issued in Al Ain by Musabbah Bin Obeid Al Dhahiri, which lasted for 16 years.

  • The launch of “Dubai Radio from Shindagha” by retired Brigadier General Saqr Al Marri.

    The launch of “Dubai Radio from Shindagha” by retired Brigadier General Saqr Al Marri.

  • The first official radio station, Sawt al-Sahel, was established by the Development Office, which lasted until 1970.

    The first official radio station, Sawt al-Sahel, was established by the Development Office, which lasted until 1970.

  • The establishment of “Ajman Radio” by Rashid Abdullah bin Hamda Al Alili, which continued until 1965, and the publication of Al Diyar magazine by Humaid bin Nasser Al Owais and his partners, which operated until 1963.

    The establishment of “Ajman Radio” by Rashid Abdullah bin Hamda Al Alili, which continued until 1965, and the publication of Al Diyar magazine by Humaid bin Nasser Al Owais and his partners, which operated until 1963.

  • Abu Dhabi Radio began its official broadcast with a recorded speech for Sheikh Zayed (may God rest his soul in peace), the first publication of Al-Ittihad newspaper, the broadcasting start of Abu Dhabi TV, and the start of Kuwait TV broadcasting from Dubai.

    Abu Dhabi Radio began its official broadcast with a recorded speech for Sheikh Zayed (may God rest his soul in peace), the first publication of Al-Ittihad newspaper, the broadcasting start of Abu Dhabi TV, and the start of Kuwait TV broadcasting from Dubai.

  • Al-Shorouk magazine and Al-Khaleej newspaper were published in Sharjah, owned by brothers Taryam Omran and Abdullah Omran. Also, the launch of Dubai Radio.

    Al-Shorouk magazine and Al-Khaleej newspaper were published in Sharjah, owned by brothers Taryam Omran and Abdullah Omran. Also, the launch of Dubai Radio.

  • The late Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamed Al Hamed was appointed as the Minister of Media in the 1st Cabinet after the foundation of the UAE, in addition to the establishment of Ras Al Khaimah Radio.

    The late Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamed Al Hamed was appointed as the Minister of Media in the 1st Cabinet after the foundation of the UAE, in addition to the establishment of Ras Al Khaimah Radio.

  • The launch of Sharjah Radio broadcasts.

    The launch of Sharjah Radio broadcasts.

  • Publication of Al Wahda newspaper, owned by Rashed bin Owaida.

    Publication of Al Wahda newspaper, owned by Rashed bin Owaida.

  • Sawt Al Ummah newspaper was launch, owned by Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber. And Al Fajr newspaper was launched, owned by Obaid Humaid Al Mazrooei, and the start of Dubai TV broadcast.

    Sawt Al Ummah newspaper was launch, owned by Ahmed Sultan Al Jaber. And Al Fajr newspaper was launched, owned by Obaid Humaid Al Mazrooei, and the start of Dubai TV broadcast.

  • The Emirates News Agency started its news coverage.

    The Emirates News Agency started its news coverage.

  • Establishment of Umm Al Quwain Radio.

    Establishment of Umm Al Quwain Radio.

  • Al Bayan newspaper was published, and Dubai Radio was officially established.

    Al Bayan newspaper was published, and Dubai Radio was officially established.

  • The start of Sharjah TV broadcast.

    The start of Sharjah TV broadcast.

  • The start of Ajman TV broadcast.

    The start of Ajman TV broadcast.

  • The publication of Akhbar Al Arab newspaper, now known as Al Watan, by Sheikh Saeed bin Saif Al Nahyan.

    The publication of Akhbar Al Arab newspaper, now known as Al Watan, by Sheikh Saeed bin Saif Al Nahyan.

  • Ajman Radion was established.

    Ajman Radion was established.

  • The first publication of Emarat Al Youm newspaper.

    The first publication of Emarat Al Youm newspaper.

  • Establishment of Fujairah Radio, abolition of the Ministry of Media, and creation of the National Media Council as an independent federal body.

    Establishment of Fujairah Radio, abolition of the Ministry of Media, and creation of the National Media Council as an independent federal body.

  • Merging the National Media Council with the Federal Youth Authority to form the Ministry of Culture and Youth, which includes two ministers: Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, and Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth.

    Merging the National Media Council with the Federal Youth Authority to form the Ministry of Culture and Youth, which includes two ministers: Her Excellency Shamma Al Mazrui, Minister of State for Youth, and Her Excellency Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Youth.

  • Issuance of a federal decree by law to establish the National Media Office, with HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman. And the issuance of a decree to establish the UAE Media Council.

    Issuance of a federal decree by law to establish the National Media Office, with HH Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan as Chairman. And the issuance of a decree to establish the UAE Media Council.

  • Appointing HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Office.

    Appointing HE Sheikh Abdullah bin Mohammed Al Hamed as Chairman of the National Media Office.

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