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Saudi Media Forum: A Global Platform to Shape the Future

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21 hours ago

14th February 2025

Huda

The 4th edition of the Saudi Media Forum, a global gathering of media experts, is a significant event in a rapidly changing world.

As a gathering of media specialists, decision-makers, and thought leaders, the fourth edition of the Saudi Media Forum is one of the most important worldwide events in a world marked by fast change and consecutive technical advancements.

Participants and attendees will discuss the media’s future and how it will influence public opinion from February 19 to February 21, 2025.

Accordingly, the forum’s fourth edition successfully solidifies its standing as a global platform that draws a select group of well-known media and political personalities as well as significant global corporations involved in the production and media industries. This demonstrates the forum’s ability to effectively influence the direction of the media landscape in the Arab and global arenas.

A Catalyst for Cultural Exchange

The fourth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, which features participation from leading media and political personalities worldwide, serves as a platform for the exchange of diverse cultures and ideas.

Boris Johnson, former UK prime minister, is among the participants in a forum involving influential figures from the global political and media landscape. Other notable attendees include Dr. Muhammad Hussein Saad Al-Momani, Jordanian Minister of Communications, and Muhammad Mehdi Bensaid, Moroccan Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, along with some well-known editors and authors from inside and outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

Similarly, the Saudi Media Forum’s broad global reach demonstrates its desire to advance media collaboration on both the Arab and international levels, which will help to strengthen cross-cultural communication.

Furthermore, the forum features the participation of several notable Saudi individuals, including His Excellency the Governor of the Public Investment Fund, Mr. Yasir Al-Rumayan, and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy and His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sports.

The forum, despite high attendance, highlights the media’s role in supporting key industries and advancing Saudi Arabia’s economic vision, demonstrating that media is not just a means of information dissemination; it is a strategic partner in achieving national objectives.

By inviting many ambassadors from nations accredited to the Kingdom, such as the ambassadors of India, Japan, and France, as well as the ambassadors of the United States of America, USA (Michael Ratney), and the United Kingdom (Neil Crompton). The forum is also able to increase the event’s international feel.

The Forum’s Diplomatic Role

This significant diplomatic presence attests to the forum’s significance as a venue for enhancing media ties between Saudi Arabia and the rest of the world and creating new opportunities for collaboration in the media and cultural domains.

Besides, the Saudi Media Forum attracted global media giants like Netflix, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Starz, Apple Music, and American media production company Shondaland, with political figures.

These businesses’ involvement in the event offers a fresh and enlarged perspective on the industry’s difficulties and prospects since they are recognised for having a major influence on the entertainment and digital content sectors.

One of the primary participants in the forum is Google, which shares its vision for the future of digital media through a series of specialised discussions and workshops throughout the forum days. These sessions cover the newest artificial intelligence-based media technologies as well as the most effective ways to present news content.

In light of this, the Saudi Media Forum is a platform that brings together media producers, specialists, and top businesses to discuss the industry’s prospects and challenges. Its most frequently discussed topics include the impact of technology on content, the media’s role in public opinion, and strategies to strengthen media influence on regional and global scales.

Undoubtedly, the Saudi Media Forum, a global gathering that combines media innovation and intellectual leadership, has been a vital forum for the fourth consecutive year, addressing significant topics in the contemporary media landscape.

The Saudi Media Forum emphasises media as a catalyst for change and advancement, not just a channel for information. Despite facing challenges, it continues to guide the media sector towards a more promising future, highlighting its role as a global communication bridge.