Saudi Arabia’s capital is gearing up to host the Saudi Media Forum and Future Exhibition from February 2 to 4, 2026, under the patronage of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The upcoming edition is set to be one of the most prominent regional and international platforms for exploring the future of media and digital transformation, with the participation of more than 250 local, regional, and global companies.
The forum, which has achieved remarkable success in previous editions, reflects the Kingdom’s advancing position as an international hub capable of attracting media leaders, decision-makers, and experts in technology and innovation. It aligns with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which seeks to strengthen the knowledge economy, support content creation, and build a competitive and innovative media sector.
Saudi Minister of Media Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari expressed his gratitude to the Saudi leadership for its continuous support of the national media sector. He emphasized that the forum’s patronage represents a significant incentive to enhance innovation and strengthen a dynamic and competitive media environment.
Al-Dosari highlighted that the forum has established Riyadh as a launchpad for new perspectives shaping the future of media in the region, driven by Saudi leadership and strong international participation. He added that it has become an influential platform that effectively presents the Kingdom’s stories and values to the world.
The forum’s upcoming edition will focus on emerging technologies and their role in transforming the media landscape, showcasing applications of artificial intelligence, extended reality, and other advanced tools that have become essential in modern media environments.
The event will also serve as a global space for dialogue and the exchange of expertise among participants from around the world. Under the theme “Media in a World in Formation,” the forum will address major shifts in the media industry, where advanced technologies intersect with content creation, posing new challenges and opportunities that require strategic and innovative responses.
TunisianMonitorOnline (Douha Essaafi)
