The Russian ambassador to the UAE, Timur Zabirov, confirmed that the World Media Congress, held annually in Abu Dhabi, "is an important international platform that provides a significant and unique contribution to shaping the global media industry." He stated in remarks to the Emirates News Agency (WAM) that Russia was represented at the first edition of the World Media Congress last year by influential national media institutions, such as the Russia Today TV network and the TASS and Sputnik news agencies. He added that the management of these institutions held a number of important meetings and other activities on the sidelines of the conference.
He noted: "The congress has proven its position as an important platform for Russian media to enhance and diversify their professional relationships with key partners from around the world and in the UAE." He highlighted that "there is dynamic and fruitful cooperation between Russian and Emirati media institutions, including very promising collaboration with the Emirates News Agency, both in bilateral and multilateral frameworks."
He mentioned that one of the most significant steps in this direction was the participation of a delegation from the Emirates News Agency, led by Director General Mohammed Jalal Al Raisi, in the international conference "Russia and the Muslim World: Practical Steps in Media Cooperation," which was held last December in Moscow.
The Russian ambassador said, "We attach great importance to maintaining regular bilateral communications in the media sector. I am sure that such ties will provide an additional positive impetus for further growth and new achievements in many other areas of the friendly and strategic partnership between Russia and the UAE." He expressed Russia's anticipation for the active participation of Russian news agencies and media companies in the second edition of the World Media Congress this year.
