Sheikh Saif highlights role of media in UAE

A number of Emirati reporters will run a variety of legal networking sessions that will take place during Ramadan in different locations The ‘Majlis\' conversations will be held across the Emirates by Lieutenant General Sheikh Saif Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. \"Media persons are ambassadors of the truth and true partners in improving services provided to clients given their national message through which they express the views of the general public.” This was revealed during a meeting that Lt. Gen Sheikh Saif conducted with the reporters yesterday (Tuesday) where he said that members of the media are the ambassadors of truth and are active partners in raising the standards and quality of services provided to people in the UAE. ‘\'Media persons are ambassadors of the truth and true partners in improving services provided to clients given their national message through which they express requirements and views of the public,” Sheikh Saif said. He also highlighted the importance of media and its crucial role in enhancing the march of nation-building and development experienced by the UAE in all fields. He pointed out that media persons play a vital role in conveying the different ideas being thought of by the public. Sheikh Saif exchanged with journalists various views about a host of national issues related to upbringing of younger generations and topics pertaining to enhancing the values of loyalty and allegiance to the nation, as well as the culture of respect for the law. The discussions will include topics surrounding the concepts of respecting the law, the importance of legislations relative to religion and society. All these aspects create a better understanding and a higher level of education for the law, Al Nahyan added. Finally, the official urged members of the media present during those discussions to express all their thoughts as this helps various government departments benefit from their opinions and feedback and to create better policies in social services at the Ministry of Interior.