Saudi Media Forum embodies an ambitious vision for strength and development, experts say
RIYADH: Media experts underlined the importance of the third Saudi Media Forum, which will open in Riyadh on February 19.
The forum embodies an ambitious vision to continue strengthening and developing the Saudi media sector.
This forum will include a wide range of topics related to the growth and future of the sector, covering areas such as visual, audio, print and digital media. We also discuss the role of media in global society, politics, and economics.
The event is dedicated to promoting the growth of the Saudi media sector and explores the industry’s recent advances in a fast-paced global environment.
Jamal Al Qashqi, Editor-in-Chief of Al-Ahram Al-Arabi magazine, said: “This forum has become a platform that brings together senior media professionals from around the world to discuss vital issues related to the media industry. In an age of constant information generation, we keep abreast of the latest information and address human impact in areas such as the communications revolution, digitization, artificial intelligence and the use of high-speed satellite broadcasting.”
Akhdiyya Ahmad, former president of the Bahrain Journalists Association, said the Saudi Media Forum continues to take the lead in discussing media issues.
She praised the significant evolution of Saudi media, which has competed with global broadcasters and networks by providing outstanding content, and, reflecting its ambitious vision to strengthen and develop the media, has created a global He highlighted the efforts of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority and the Saudi Journalists Association in organizing the event. Sector of the Kingdom.
Khaled Al-Adad, a reporter for Al-Watan newspaper, said the Saudi Media Forum is a great opportunity for dialogue, discussion, expression of opinions and exchange of ideas about the present and future of Saudi media.
He said this happened at a time when Saudi media was making unprecedented strides, keeping pace with global media changes, excelling in its tools and mechanisms, and contributing to the widespread dissemination of high-quality content. said.
Mr. Al-Adad said that the Ministry of Media had succeeded in creating a competitive environment in media activities through the forum. This encouraged media institutions and experts to provide distinctive and high-quality work that is in line with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030.
The Future of Media exhibition and the Saudi Media Forum Awards, which recognize individuals’ valuable contributions to local media, are being held at the same time as the Saudi Media Forum.
