Sharjah Media Academy Launches with New Vision.

Sharjah: The Sharjah Broadcasting Authority has officially announced the renaming of the "Sharjah Media Training Center" to "Sharjah Media Academy" following the attainment of official academic accreditation in September last year. This marks a significant development as it becomes the first academy of its kind in the emirate, having obtained an educational license from the Sharjah Private Education Authority. This license ensures that its training certificates are now academically recognized and licensed.According to Emirates News Agency, the academy aims to elevate the standard of media training programs by offering a variety of courses and workshops that cover different fields of media. These offerings place a special focus on practical application, providing trainees with the opportunity to gain experience in an ideal training environment. Such preparation is designed to help individuals enter the world of media and journalism or to enhance the skills of current employees seeking to elevate their capabi lities in specific areas.The courses at Sharjah Media Academy are supervised by accredited trainers from the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, who bring extensive practical experience from the media sector. The academy boasts an integrated infrastructure that enables it to provide professional training at the highest level. Its advanced facilities and studios are equipped with the latest technologies in filming, editing, and media production, offering trainees a practical environment that mirrors real-world media work.The academy specifically targets employees of the authority, as well as governmental and private entities according to their needs. It also caters to individuals who are interested in the media field, including university students and aspiring individuals. Mohamed Hassan Khalaf, Director-General of the Sharjah Broadcasting Authority, emphasized the authority's commitment to developing the media training system according to the highest global standards. He noted that the name change to Sharjah Media Academy reflects a broader vision aimed at establishing a comprehensive training institution with expansive programs covering various media fields.Shaima Abdullah Abdulrahim, Director of Sharjah Media Academy, highlighted that the name change and official academic accreditation will enhance the credibility of its training certificates and reaffirm its role in developing media personnel to the highest standards. She expressed pride in being the first media academy in Sharjah to receive such an educational license and affirmed the academy's commitment to offering diverse and up-to-date training courses and programs.