Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — Riyadh is set to host the Saudi Media Forum on Monday, offering an unparalleled platform for exploring contemporary media practices and innovation.

This premier event, the largest media gathering in the Middle East, will welcome a diverse group of participants including ministers, officials, ambassadors, academics, and media experts from around the globe.

Mohammed Al-Harthi, president of the Saudi Media Forum and CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority (SBA), highlighted the forum's commitment to promoting media development, encouraging creative ideation, and facilitating content generation.

The forum aims to underscore the media's pivotal role in public discourse, fostering successful collaborations that propel media entities and institutions to both local and international acclaim.

Attendees can anticipate a rich agenda filled with narratives of media success, thought-provoking discussions on the dynamics of media change, and insights into addressing challenges in an ever-evolving media landscape.

Al-Harthi also noted the forum's focus on showcasing cutting-edge media technologies and practices, and fostering advancements in television and radio production by drawing on global expertise, aligning with the swift progressions in media sectors.