Aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE are being invited to compete for a cash prize on a new reality TV show conceptualized by local telecommunications company du. Set to broadcast on Dubai Media Incorporated's channel Dubai One later this year, 'The Entrepreneur' will be produced by Sony Pictures Television Arabia.

Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) has announced the launch of a new media service that allows passengers on board all FlyDubai flights to browse both Al Bayan and Emirates 24|7 newspapers on the screen of their seats. "The new service will allow the passengers to follow the latest news in both Arabic and English" said a DMI representative.

The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) organized a Ramadan event, attended by UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum attended, heads of government departments and local and foreign media professionals.

The Dubai Press Club has honoured the organisers and sponsors of the Arab Media Forum 2011 in an event at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Dubai. The special gathering honoured representatives of the event sponsors including Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI), Emirates airline, Arab Media Group (AMG), Dubai Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM), JiWin Public Relations, Elaph electronic newspaper and 50 local media students from various universities across the country who contributed as volunteers.

According to emirates24/7, the government of Dubai have launched new efforts to lure the young generation into broadcast media, which is one of the fastest-growing industries in the region.As part of that initiative, the Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) organised lectures for a group of students from the UAE University over a two-day visit. The students' tour came as part of the DMI's efforts to position the broadcast media as a suitable career choice.

According to emirates24/7, Dubai Media Incorporated, one of the largest media groups in the Middle East, has announced the launch of two new media platforms to add to the organization's portfolio. ARA Dubai magazine and Dubai FM radio, are set for launch in the coming months.

Emirates News Agency (WAM) reports that the UAE Television Audience Measurement (TAM) project, a project initiated by NMC, Abu Dhabi Media Company, Dubai Media Incorporated, Sharjah Media Corporation and Etisalat will involve the placement and use of the device ‘PeopleMeter’ in a selected number of residences across the UAE in order to collect statistics and information regarding audience viewing preferences. The objective of this project is to develop a deep and detailed understanding of UAE TV viewership to ensure that the commissioning and development of television programming and television advertising in the UAE are strategic in their design and execution.