About Dubai Media Incorporated
Dubai Media Incorporated (DMI) is the official media organisation of the Government of Dubai. Established in 2003, it runs television channels, radio stations and newspapers, and it is one of the main media groups in the UAE.
Its television channels have included Dubai TV, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, which broadcasts in English, and Dubai Sports, offering news, entertainment, drama, documentaries and live sports.
Radio stations under DMI broadcast in Arabic and other languages, providing news, music and talk programmes for residents.
Newspapers associated with the group include Al Bayan, a major Arabic daily, and Emarat Al Youm, along with other publications. Print media in the region, as elsewhere, has shifted increasingly towards digital editions and online news.
Digital media is a growing focus, with streaming services, apps, websites and social media channels allowing audiences to watch and read content online.
Ramadan is an important season for television in the Arab world, with broadcasters launching major drama series and programmes that attract large audiences.
As a government media organisation, DMI plays a role in communicating official news, promoting Emirati culture and supporting the Arabic language and local talent.
Dubai has built a large media and creative sector, with Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City hosting broadcasters, production companies and international media firms.
Competition for viewers has increased with global streaming platforms and social media, pushing traditional broadcasters to invest in digital content.
Dubai Media Incorporated is a government media group rather than a startup, and Startups UAE lists it among the UAE's major media organisations.
Its television channels have included Dubai TV, Sama Dubai, Dubai One, which broadcasts in English, and Dubai Sports, offering news, entertainment, drama, documentaries and live sports.
Radio stations under DMI broadcast in Arabic and other languages, providing news, music and talk programmes for residents.
Newspapers associated with the group include Al Bayan, a major Arabic daily, and Emarat Al Youm, along with other publications. Print media in the region, as elsewhere, has shifted increasingly towards digital editions and online news.
Digital media is a growing focus, with streaming services, apps, websites and social media channels allowing audiences to watch and read content online.
Ramadan is an important season for television in the Arab world, with broadcasters launching major drama series and programmes that attract large audiences.
As a government media organisation, DMI plays a role in communicating official news, promoting Emirati culture and supporting the Arabic language and local talent.
Dubai has built a large media and creative sector, with Dubai Media City and Dubai Studio City hosting broadcasters, production companies and international media firms.
Competition for viewers has increased with global streaming platforms and social media, pushing traditional broadcasters to invest in digital content.
Dubai Media Incorporated is a government media group rather than a startup, and Startups UAE lists it among the UAE's major media organisations.