الرياض – BETH

The Saudi Media Forum 2026 continues to expand its strategic partnerships that support the future of content creation, announcing Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation “MiSK”, as the Creative Partner for its fifth edition.
This partnership reflects the alignment between the Forum’s forward-looking vision, which believes that creativity is the language of modern media, and its commitment to enhancing all channels that connect it with diverse audiences.

Today, Manga Productions stands as one of the leading Saudi companies in the creative content industry.
Through its work in animation, films, video games, and comic productions, the company has built a global presence infused with an authentically Saudi spirit.

In this context, the President of the Saudi Media Forum, Mohammed Al-Harthi, affirmed that this partnership comes as an extension of the Forum’s mission to build an integrated media environment that brings together creative partners from across sectors, contributes to developing the media landscape, empowers innovative ideas, and supports the production of fresh and impactful content worthy of the Kingdom’s growing regional and global influence.

He noted that the partnership is built on two main pillars:
first, supporting and empowering ambitious youth with a passion for creative content, providing them with spaces that encourage skill development and showcase their talents in animation, comics, and modern visual arts;
and second, strengthening the presence of children-focused media as a vital gateway to instilling an early passion for the media field and fostering a positive connection with Saudi content.

Al-Harthi emphasized that the Forum has observed significant interest among young people in global animation, and that this partnership represents a step toward shaping a distinct Saudi path in this field—one capable of producing creative content that competes internationally while reflecting the Kingdom’s identity and spirit.

For his part, Dr. Essam Bukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, stated that this partnership marks an important step toward expanding collaboration with leading media institutions. He said:

“We believe this cooperation with the Saudi Media Forum is a key step in enhancing creative partnerships and developing joint media initiatives. Through it, we aim to empower national talent and deliver content that aligns with the ambitions of Saudi Vision 2030, contributing to meaningful impact that enriches the media experience and inspires the next generation of creators.”

Through this collaboration, the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum reinforces its role as a platform that connects creative partners, supports a culture of innovation and development, and expands the horizons of content creation—affirming the Kingdom’s position as a leading regional media hub and a producer of inspiring, influential content.