Dubai, Jun 06th, 2012 (WAM) -- UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum met today with a group of students of mass communication from the University of Kuwait.

The students, who are members of the Kuwait University's Media Club, were on a visit to the Media Office of the Dubai Government and were received by its Director Ahmed Abdullah Al Sheikh.

During the audience, Sheikh Mohammed emphasised the importance of continued communication among the media persons in the Arab world so that they can develop a common vision and perceptions for the advancement of the Arab media across the world.

Sheikh Mohammed explained to the Kuwaiti students, his initiative earlier in 1999 to set up the Dubai Press Club.

The visits by university students to Dubai from any Arab country will give them the opportunity to witness the Dubai's experience in the area of mass communications. The Dubai Media City has become a regional and international hub for media and media community; Sheikh Mohammed noted.

The Kuwait University students expressed happiness over their opportunity to meet with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, whom they described an exemplary model and man of penetrating vision.

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