The elearning initiative will consist of a digital media course entailing three courses integrated into a single curriculum, with a total duration of about 4.5 hours. The three segments that comprise the course are digital photography, digital video editing and digital music.

Salem Al-Shair, director of Dubai eGovernment said, We have been leveraging every opportunity to promote the usage of information technology. Being the largest event of its kind in Dubai, DSF 2006 offers us a unique platform to promote our e-initiatives to a mass audience. The digital media course and photography competition are in line with DEG’s strategy to equip the public with creative tools and empower them with modern IT skills, so they are adequately equipped to tackle future challenges.