Saudi Media Forum, patronized by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, will be held in Riyadh from February 2-4, 2026. The forum will witness attendance by more than 250 media decision-makers and technology companies across the globe. Saudi Media Forum projects Saudi Arabia as a world leader in media and digital transformation.
Media Minister Salman Al-Dossary thanked King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for their ongoing patronage of the national media industry. He said the Royal support heavily enhances the performance of the industry in accordance with Saudi Vision 2030 objectives. The vision seeks to develop the knowledge economy as well as a competitive media sector.
Saudi Media Forum to be held in February 2026
The forum is in line with Saudi Vision 2030 as it facilitates content production and encourages a forward-thinking media industry. It acts as a platform for new visions to transform regional media under Saudi vision. The event also represents the stories and values of the Kingdom internationally with professionalism.
Al-Dossary mentioned that the forum would establish an international platform for interaction among media professionals globally. The topic, “Media in an Evolving World,” touches on broad changes where new technologies converge with content production. The changes come with challenges and opportunities that require creative approaches toward sustainable media impact.
The forthcoming edition seeks to enhance Saudi Arabia’s voice in regional and international media environments. It adopts new technologies such as artificial intelligence and extended reality alongside conducive regulatory regimes for a more innovative media industry. The forum remains a knowledge exchange and capacity-building platform.
Salman Al-Dossary highlighted that the Saudi Media Forum has evolved into a strong platform that represents the Kingdom’s values globally. It promotes creating enabling environments for effective media sectors through high-level global engagement, reinforcing its role in shaping the future of media.
The forum emphasizes its dedication to creating dialogue among international media professionals concerning significant changes restructuring contemporary media. Through this, it helps in the formation of a pioneering media sector reflecting Saudi Arabia’s vision for a sustainable media future.
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