The Saudi Media Forum Attracts Global Figures and Major Media Companies in Its Fourth Edition

The Saudi Media Forum continues to strengthen its position as one of the leading global media events, attracting a select group of prominent political and media figures, as well as major international companies specializing in media and production, reaffirming the forum’s significance as a platform that brings together thought leaders, decision-makers, and experts to discuss the future of media and its role in shaping public opinion. The forum witnesses the participation of prominent political figures, including former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, a leader with a significant presence in both political and media landscapes, alongside His Excellency Dr. Mohammad Hussein Saad Al-Momani, Jordan’s Minister of Government Communication, and His Excellency Mohamed Mehdi Ben Said, Morocco’s Minister of Youth, Culture, and Communication, among other prominent editors and key writers and bloggers from inside and outside the Kingdom. This highlights the forum's focus on enhancing Arab and international media collaboration. The forum also features the participation of notable Saudi figures, including His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Energy, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki bin Faisal bin Abdulaziz, Minister of Sport, and His Excellency Yasser Al-Rumayyan, Governor of the Public Investment Fund. Their presence will shed light on the role of media in supporting vital sectors and strengthening the Kingdom’s economic vision. Additionally, the forum hosts a number of accredited ambassadors to the Kingdom, including the Ambassador of Spain, Jorge Hevia, the U.S. Ambassador, Michael Ratney, the UK Ambassador, Neil Crompton, the Ambassador of India, Dr. Suhail Ajaz Khan, the Japanese Ambassador, Yasuo Taro Morito, and the French Ambassador, Patrick Maisonnave. This reflects the international nature of the forum and its role in strengthening media relations between Saudi Arabia and the world. In its fourth edition, the forum attracts a number of global companies in the fields of media and production, including Netflix, Sony Pictures Entertainment, Starz, Apple Music, and Shondaland, which have made a significant impact on the entertainment and digital content sectors. The forum also features a session from Google, which will share its vision on the future of digital media through panel discussions and specialized workshops focusing on artificial intelligence, news content strategies, and the latest media technologies. This global media gathering further enhances the forum’s role in bridging communication with the world, positioning it as a platform for media leaders, experts, and pioneering companies to discuss the sector’s future, its challenges, and the opportunities that can be leveraged to promote the media industry at both regional and international levels. Through this dynamic engagement, the Saudi Media Forum continues to assert its position as a global event that combines intellectual leadership, media innovation, and engagement with the most impactful issues in the contemporary media landscape.