📍 Riyadh – 3 Safar 1447 AH / 28 July 2025 – BETH

The Saudi Ministry of Media has announced that the next edition of the Saudi Media Forum will take place from February 2 to 4, 2026, in Riyadh, with the participation of more than 250 local, regional, and international companies.

🔹 Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari stated that the forum was launched from Riyadh as a pioneering platform for new visions that reshape the future of media in the region, under Saudi leadership and with high-level global participation. He affirmed that the forum has become a powerful platform that communicates Saudi Arabia’s stories and values to the world in an innovative and modern language.

🔹 For his part, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harthi, Chairman of the Forum and CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, noted that this year’s edition will focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR), highlighting the role of Generative AI in content creation—aligning with global technological shifts and elevating the quality of national media.

🧠 The forum will feature:

Over 100 sessions and specialized workshops

An Innovation Zone showcasing the latest technologies in broadcasting, production, and distribution

The signing of international agreements to support Saudi talents and open new horizons for global cooperation

🌐 The Saudi Media Forum continues to cement its position as the largest media gathering in the Middle East, combining digital transformation, talent investment, and a redefinition of modern media paradigms.