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Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, the next edition of the Saudi Media Forum will take place from February 2 to 4, 2026, in the capital, Riyadh, with the participation of more than 250 local, regional, and global companies, and a wide presence of media decision-makers and technology and innovation companies.

The forum embodies the Kingdom's advanced position as an international platform for envisioning the future of media and digital transformation, in light of the remarkable successes achieved in previous editions, and aligns with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 aimed at enhancing the knowledge economy, supporting content creation, and enabling a competitive and innovative media sector.

Minister of Media Salman bin Yusuf Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to the Crown Prince, Prime Minister - may God protect them - for their significant and ongoing support for the national media sector, considering the generous patronage a qualitative incentive to enhance the performance of the media sector and expand its impact; contributing to achieving the goals of Vision 2030.

He confirmed that the Saudi Media Forum has established Riyadh as a starting point for new visions that reshape the future of media in the region, led by Saudi leadership and high-level international participation. It has become an influential platform that reflects the Kingdom's stories and values to the world with professionalism and competence, enhancing its presence in the regional and international media scene; reflecting its growing status and influence alongside the forum's adoption of modern technologies such as artificial intelligence and extended reality, and supporting the establishment of enabling regulatory and operational environments for a more impactful and innovative media sector.

The Minister of Media stated that the upcoming edition of the forum will create a global space for dialogue and experience exchange in the media sector from various countries around the world, to discuss the major transformations that contemporary media is witnessing, noting that "media in a shaping world" reflects the profound changes in this field, where modern technologies intersect with content creation; imposing new challenges and opportunities on media professionals and institutions, and requiring the development of innovative strategies that keep pace with this phase and ensure the enhancement and sustainability of media impact.

For his part, the Chairman of the Saudi Media Forum, CEO of the Saudi Broadcasting Authority, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harithi, stated that the forum will focus on exploring the possibilities offered by artificial intelligence and extended reality technologies, and highlighting the applications of generative artificial intelligence in content production; keeping pace with the rapid global transformations and elevating the quality of national media.

He clarified that the forum will feature more than 100 specialized sessions and workshops, in addition to an innovation area that includes the latest technical solutions in broadcasting, production, and distribution, and international agreements are expected to be signed to support Saudi talents and open new horizons for international cooperation.

The Saudi Media Forum continues to establish itself as an annual global station for knowledge exchange, developing national capabilities, and contributing to building a leading media industry that embodies the Kingdom's aspirations for a more impactful and sustainable media future.