Shams debuts interactive digital initiative for media, entrepreneurs

Shams debuts interactive digital initiative for media, entrepreneurs

Shams debuts interactive digital initiative for media, entrepreneurs

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Sajjad Ahmad, Gulf Today

Sharjah Media City (Shams) has launched its web-based panel discussion series Shams Talks, an interactive digital initiative that aims to tackle issues and topics of interest in an effort to advance the media sector, educate entrepreneurs and professionals in various industries, and allow them to benefit from international best practices and success stories.

The initiative allows young talents to bring their ideas to the table and debate topics relevant to media, as well as other sectors. It aims to create a constructive and engaging media environment, which, in turn, resonates with Shams' mission to empower entrepreneurs and strengthen media's role as part of the economic system in the Emirate of Sharjah and the UAE.

Shams Talks consists of virtual panel discussions on Zoom hosting prominent experts from different industries from the UAE and the region. The sessions are open to entrepreneurs, owners of SMEs, and university students.

The inaugural Shams Talks was held recently, focusing on 'User-generated Content and its Effect on Brands'.

The session brought Dr Khalid Omar Al Midfa, Chairman of Sharjah Media City (Shams), together with Marwan Bin Jassim Al Sarkal, Executive Chairman of