DUBAI: The UAE’s National Media Office has announced the launch of the Bridge Summit to “explore the future of media.”
Set to take place from Dec. 8-10 in Abu Dhabi, the summit also seeks to “lead transformation in the sector, and enhance its contribution to the global economy,” according to a press statement.
The forum will feature a media production exhibition and aims to attract CEOs, state leaders, and media professionals and experts from around the world.
The announcement was made by Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al-Hamed, chairman of UAE’s National Media Office and chairman of the board of directors of the UAE Media Council, during an event in Washington.
He said: “We launched the Bridge Summit to foster meaningful dialogue, develop solutions to current and future media challenges, and support the sustainable growth of this vital sector.”
Al-Hamed also announced the launch of the Bridge Foundation, a nonprofit aimed at empowering media professionals and elevating the media sector through training programs and research grants.
It will also support media startups through opportunities for funding and international partnerships.
The launch of the foundation is in line with the country’s “vision to position media as a powerful driver of development” contributing to “a more impactful media ecosystem that upholds societal values and advances sustainable development,” Al-Hamed said.
