المملكة: Under the patronage of the King, Riyadh will host the Saudi Media Forum next Monday
Under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud – may God protect him – the fifth edition of Saudi Media Forum 2026, during the period from February 2 to 4, 2026 AD, with the slogan "Media in a world that is shaping up"With the participation of more than 300 prominent media figures, experts, academics and specialists locally and internationally, speaking in more than 150 dialogue sessions that explore the challenges and opportunities that contribute to the development of The media industry locally, regionally and internationally.
The Minister of Information, Mr. Salman bin Youssef Al-Dosari, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and to His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister – may God protect them – for their interest and continued support for the media sector.
He stressed the generous patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. The two honorable editions of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum embody the belief of the wise leadership in the centrality of the media as a strategic partner in the development process and a soft power that reflects the major transformations taking place in the Kingdom.
A qualitative shift for the media
His Excellency explained that holding the forum in February 2026 acquires exceptional symbolism as it coincides with the ten-year anniversary of the launch of the Kingdom’s Vision 2030, as the vision contributed to the transfer of the Saudi media to a shift Quality, it is no longer just a transmitter of events, but has become an influence maker and a mirror that reflects the maturity of the Saudi experience to the world, and the forum comes to showcase these achievements and anticipate future prospects.
He said: "The forum’s slogan (Media in a Shaping World) reflects Riyadh’s position in leading the media scene regionally and internationally, by moving from consuming content to pioneering innovation in it, and creating an advanced media environment that keeps pace with geopolitical and technical changes, thus consolidating the Kingdom’s position as a global media center that brings together decision makers to shape the future of the industry."
For his part, the head of the Saudi Media Forum, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harithi, confirmed that the fifth edition of the forum comes in response to the necessities of this stage, which force media institutions to redefine their roles in light of the dominance of artificial intelligence and changing patterns of reception.
A global event
He explained that the Saudi Media Forum is not just a platform for dialogue, but rather a major global workshop aimed at dismantling complex challenges and turning them into sustainable opportunities, indicating that the agenda of This year’s forum, which includes more than 150 dialogue sessions, and with the participation of more than 300 elite speakers from various countries around the world, will focus on ways to restore confidence in the media message amid the information noise, and how to build deep and influential narratives that move away from the superficial.
Al-Harithi revealed the qualitative shift in this edition, represented by the launch of a region "Boulevard 2030" For the first time, accompanying the Future of Media exhibition "Fomix"; The forum’s corridors will turn into a living window overlooking the nation’s great achievements, showcasing success stories in projects "NEOM"and"Diriyah Gate"and"Qiddiya"and others; The forum will be a living bridge linking media professionals and visitors to the Kingdom’s prosperous development reality.
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