Emirates News Agency launches new management system at Global Media Congress

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‘Dynamic’ AI-powered program will transform UAE media industry, says director-general DUBAI: Emirates News Agency (WAM) announced the launch of the new WAM News System at the Global Media Congress in Abu Dhabi, UAE. Powered by advanced artificial intelligence solutions, the news system aims to enable “innovative management of media work through automation features that ensure streamlined operation for partners from government and private entities,” the agency said. The launch was attended by Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al-Jaber; Director-General of WAM and Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee for the Global Media Congress Mohammed Jalal Al-Rayssi; Executive Director of the Support Services Sector at WAM Ahmed Al-Hammadi; Acting Executive Director for News Content at WAM Abdullah Abdul Karim; and a number of other officials as well as media professionals. The new system is a comprehensive news management program that provides streamlined processes in terms of receiving, drafting, editing and broadcasting news, as well as linking photo and video assets to stories. “In line with the directives of the wise leadership, the Emirates News Agency is keen to employ advanced technology and AI solutions in providing dynamic digital media services in press publishing and media coverage as per the highest international standards,” Al-Rayssi said. The WAM News System also facilitates strict monitoring of all processes and processed information as well as data, and is in line with WAM’s development efforts across various sectors and media services, which are provided in 19 languages ​​to ensure greater global reach, he added. The system marks a transformative shift in the media and information fields in terms of governance of publishing mechanisms as well as the chronological digital archiving of media material, enabling journalists and media personnel to optimally manage news and visual content, Al-Rayssi said.

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