CNN Academy Abu Dhabi celebrates five years of shaping future journalists
Applications for the 2025–26 cohort are now open on the CNN Academy website and will remain available until June 30, 2025.
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Applications for the 2025–26 cohort are now open on the CNN Academy website and will remain available until June 30, 2025.
HE Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed underscored the summit’s role in shaping the future of media, particularly in light of rapid advancements in artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
The new headquarters also includes the IMI Media Academy, a training facility for media professionals.
The new hub in Media City Qatar will focus on developing multi-platform content covering major global trends.
The session addressed how emerging technologies today, especially AI, can tackle global challenges such as disease eradication, climate change, and food security in underserved regions.
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This is the academy's largest cohort to date and comprises 70% Emiratis.
The central focus of this year's course will revolve around Artificial Intelligence, which will be extensively examined through a series of weekly masterclass sessions.
The simulation aimed to evaluate the proficiency of students in applying the skills acquired through CNN Academy, including interview techniques, storytelling, ethics, and verification.
The four sessions will bring together media experts and specialists to discuss the latest challenges and prospects for the industry, regionally and globally.
The latest CNN Academy Abu Dhabi group includes 16 Emiratis and 14 UAE residents from 12 countries, including Egypt, France, India, and Syria.
The application for the journalism training programme is open until July 22, 2023.
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The facility includes a fully robotic three-camera studio, four dedicated craft editing suites, and a modern, open-plan newsroom with sit/stand desks and dedicated monitoring tools in every position.
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In twofour54's Abu Dhabi Yas Creative Hub, participants explored a fictitious scenario that allowed them to operate as reporters, news writers, and content creators.
The syllabus will cover ten core topics with a mixture of in-person and online courses, including on-demand sessions in both English and Arabic.
The new website will be launched in Q4 2022, and will focus on Arabic speakers from all over the world.
CNN Academy is accepting applications for its second edition starting today, June 15.
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The trio will support CNN’s extensive Expo 2020 coverage and work across editorial and technical roles at the bureau.
Twofour54 has released the first official images of the campus and is prepared to start handing over units to partners.
CNN is planning live broadcasting from Expo 2020 Dubai, including flagship shows 'Connect the World with Becky Anderson', 'Quest Means Business', and 'CNN Talk'.
The 270,000 sqm project is expected to create jobs for up to 16,000 professionals over the next 10 years.
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Twofour54 Abu Dhabi contributed to the course including live seminars focusing on the Abu Dhabi media landscape, student liaison and learning resources to support the delivery of the programme.
The inaugural CNN Academy Abu Dhabi, which will foster the growth of future journalists, is now underway. The first classes took place yesterday including a two-hour welcome and introductory session ...
The Hub is aiming to accelerate the industry’s anticipated growth, with the number of professionals working in the field in Abu Dhabi expected to triple to 16,000 over the next ...
Applications for CNN Academy Abu Dhabi are now open to applicants from the UAE and across the region over the age of 21.
The news channel’s global monthly brand reach, both on TV and digital, peaked at a record 149.6m in Q1 of 2020.
CNN International has launched two new evening programmes from its London bureau and added another hour of programming from its Abu Dhabi production centre.
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