History and Milestones of Dubai Media City
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History
Dubai Media City (DMC) was launched in January 2001 in line with the vision to establish Dubai as a centre for communications and a media hub for the region.
Since its opening, DMC has evolved as a thriving media community catering to businesses in segments such as Publishing and Printing, Music, New Media, Leisure and Entertainment, Broadcasting, Film, Information Agencies and Media and Marketing Services.
DMC’s Media Business Centres have also contributed to promoting talent and entrepreneurship in the region. These unique facilities are targeted at freelancers and independent media professionals. Freelancers find the Centres an ideal base for gaining visibility and building relationships with the media industry.
Milestones
| 2001 |
DMC inaugurated by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum and His Highness Sheikh Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs. |
| 2001 |
Ibda’a Media Student Awards launched to identify, showcase and nurture talent at a formative stage. |
| 2003 |
DMC announces International Media Production Zone. |
| 2004 |
Dubai International Film Festival launched. |
| 2005 |
DMC announces Dubai Studio City. |
| 2006 |
Joins hands with du, EMI, and DMI to introduce DVB-H mobile TV in the UAE. |
| 2008 |
Hosts Middle East’s first guerilla marketing and sales seminar. |
| 2009 |
Official host and facilitator of TEDx Dubai 2009. |
| 2010 |
Supports Music Rights Workshop organized by the International Confederation of Music Publishers. |
| 2010 |
Organizes 'Explore Creativity' an event offering independent creative media professionals the opportunity to showcase their skills and work. |
| 2011 |
Launches ‘Thought Incubator’ workshop series.
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