“Media Professionals 360” launched to hone AQU students’ skills

November 03, 2025 / 7:20 PM

Sharjah 24: Huda Salem Al Dah, the Director of Training at the Sharjah Government Media Bureau, recently announced the launch of an exciting new program called “Media Professionals 360” for students at Al Qasimia University. This two-day program, which started on Monday, November 3rd, and continues until November 4th, is designed to provide students with valuable skills needed for a career in media.

The program aims to assist between 50 and 100 students, both male and female, and features eight experienced trainers who will guide them through the learning process. Additionally, there are trainers involved from a special “Job Shadowing” initiative, allowing students to gain hands-on experience alongside their lessons. This combination of classroom learning and practical activities helps students understand how things work in real newsrooms.

In a recent interview with “Sharjah 24,” Al Dah highlighted that “Media Professionals 360” is focused on giving students the tools they need to create high-quality content while following ethical guidelines. The program will also help them learn how to check the accuracy of news and use artificial intelligence to assist in their research and editing tasks. All of this prepares students to enter the media job market with confidence.

The program includes various topics, such as public speaking, how media influences the public, photography and visual storytelling, skills for reporting in the field, verifying news through technology, and writing for media.