The UAE Ministry of Finance has held the ‘Financial Media Forum’ in Dubai, recognizing media’s role in delivering accurate and transparent information on the financial sector to the public.
The forum, held under the theme ‘Government Financial Data’, is as part of the Ministry’s efforts to enhance partnerships with media institutions as the media play crucial role in raising financial awareness and offering insights into the UAE’s economic and financial developments.
Financial Media Forum also reflects the Ministry’s commitment to fostering dialogue with the media and empowering financial journalists with innovative tools to analyze and interpret financial data.
The forum was attended by Azza Ali Aljassmi, Director of Government Communication at the Ministry of Finance, and Abeer Ali Al Abdooli, Director of Macroeconomic Fiscal Policy, alongside several financial and economic journalists from local media outlets and a group of financial experts from the Ministry.
The Ministry of Finance views media as a strategic partner in accelerating sustainable development. As the UAE’s economic growth is flourishing, it is important to clarify modern financial concepts, emphasizing the media’s crucial role in communicating these ideas. This aims to solidify the UAE’s status as a leading competitive economy globally.
The forum provided an interactive platform for journalists to gain valuable insights into the UAE’s fiscal policy priorities. This includes sustainable development, enhancing government financial operations, and strengthening the UAE’s global position in the financial sector.
Additionally, the forum presented the Ministry’s electronic portal, a trusted source of financial data, information, statistics, and studies, to empower journalists in effectively fulfilling their roles.
The event also included presentations and interactive sessions, including an expert talk titled “Government Data and Public Financial Awareness” by Sahel Al Rousan, Senior Economic Advisor in the Macro Fiscal Policy Department. This session stressed the pivotal role of government financial data and how it can shape media messages to serve the public.
Another session titled “Utilising Financial Data,” gathered experts such as Sahel Al Rousan, Ahmed Al Abdouli, Head of the Macro Fiscal Policy Coordination Department; Shaikha Al Hammadi, Acting Head of the Government Revenue Control Department; and Shaikha Al Shamsi, Financial Analyst in the Public Debt Management Office. The session highlighted how financial data supports economic policymaking and effective strategies for presenting specialized data to the public.
Furthermore, the forum agenda featured a presentation by Ahmed Al Abdouli titled “Government Financial Data and Statistics,” which focused on key financial statistics reflecting government performance.
The forum wrapped up with an open interactive session, where journalists were allowed to ask questions and explore ideas with the speakers, fostering constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange.
