Ajman Media City Free Zone launches Media Lab
By: Zawya
SOURCE: Zawya - Ajman Media City Free Zone launches Media Lab
A world class hub for learning and development created as a part of our social responsibility strategy
- Dedicated to promote entrepreneurial culture among key stakeholders, students, professionals and academic partners in the UAE
- World-class mentors and industry experts to facilitate Youth mentoring programs
Ajman: H E Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Media City Free Zone announced the launch of first of its kind Media Lab which will serve as a learning and development hub for entrepreneurs, business owners and the UAE youth and future leaders alike.
“Since the launch of AMC FZ, we have strived to be at the forefront of innovation and the Media Lab is part of our vision and social responsibility towards business and UAE community. We are committed to give back to the community and the nation through the activities and resources.”
“The lab is designed to serve as a hub of knowledge exchange, professional development, training, partnerships, mentorship, as well as offer a co-working space which bring the dynamic and active community together. The Media lab enables us to make a significant contribution to the UAE entrepreneurial culture and support our valued stakeholders including UAE youth, our customers, and academic/learning institutions.
H E Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi further added: “The lab is designed as a unique hub for knowledge exchange and collaboration among the entrepreneurial community and a platform for new ideas, learning and developing young leaders.
Some of the key activities include collaboration with leading academic and learning institutions, creating a pool of leading academic and industry experts as mentors and offer world-class mentoring and learning opportunities for the entrepreneurs as well as young students from the community.”
Lab will Accelerate learning and support Emirati Youth Development
“We are pleased to announce our initiatives for career guidance and development for Emirati youth and students through the lab as part of our goals to develop future leaders. Investing in human capital is the best decision that society can collectively make and we are very happy to announce our mentoring and professional development initiatives for the UAE youth and students through the Media Lab. As part of our objectives to develop future leaders, the lab will focus on the skills young media entrepreneurs need to succeed in their future ventures.”
Media Lab is a Global Mentoring Hub
The lab will bring the world-class mentors, industry experts in the field of new media, entrepreneurial and business skills for the benefit of UAE youth and students. Our aim is to engage young people more effectively and give them an interactive and fully connected learning space where they can interact with the mentors and experts, identify new ideas and tools, and apply new skills to advance their careers.”
Media Lab created in-line with UAE National Innovation Strategy
H E Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin Humaid Al Nuaimi, Chairman of Ajman Media City Free Zone emphasized on the importance given to innovation and learning in the free zone.
“Our lab is launched as per our strategic plan to encourage the culture of entrepreneurship, innovation and learning in the country. Fully aligned with Government initiatives such as UAE Vision 2021 and National Innovation Strategy, this lab is developed with a key objective to support UAE’s rapid transition in to a knowledge-based economy.
“We believe that innovation is the future of human investment. We proudly support the vision of the UAE leaders who have put huge emphasis on the importance of innovation across all sectors such as information, research, science and technology which are the pillars of a knowledge-based, productive and competitive economy.
He added: “Ajman Media City Free Zone strives to become a hub of creativity, facilitate new entrepreneurial ventures and bring the investors, creative talent and innovators together.
Source: zawya.com