emirates7 - Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of both the National Media Office (NMO) and the UAE Media Council, held a series of high-level meetings in London with key figures from the international media landscape, including representatives from prominent institutions, companies, and academic bodies.
Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the NMO, was also present at these meetings, which are part of the NMO’s ongoing efforts to prepare for the upcoming Bridge Summit set to take place in Abu Dhabi this December.
These discussions aimed to deepen international cooperation and forge new partnerships with global media leaders, thereby enhancing the summit’s content and reinforcing its role as a global platform for media dialogue.
Talks focused on expanding collaboration in innovative media initiatives, supporting sustainable industry growth, and boosting the development of visual and digital content through emerging technologies. The meetings underscored the importance of fostering innovation and creativity in the media sector.
Al Hamed highlighted the UAE leadership’s commitment to media as a strategic tool for building knowledge-driven societies and promoting cultural exchange worldwide. He reaffirmed the country’s dedication to establishing global partnerships that advance the UAE’s media sector and integrate global best practices in response to the fast-changing media environment.
He also described the Bridge Summit as a key initiative that embodies a forward-thinking approach to media, aligning with technological advancements and anticipating the future of digital communication.
“Our goal is to a global platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing between media and tech leaders,” Al Hamed said. “This will help drive the development of innovative solutions that benefit communities and promote values of tolerance and coexistence.”
Attendees of the meetings included Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council and Head of Sovereign Partnerships at Mubadala; Matthew Hurn, CFO of Mubadala; Sir Martin Sorrell, a leading figure in media and marketing; Dr. Rebecca Swift, SVP of Creative at Getty Images; Dr. Ling Ge, General Manager and Chief European Officer at Tencent; Gail Amurao, Events Director at Monks; Chabi Nouri, Global CEO of Bonhams; Ahmed Hussain, Head of BBC Asian Network; and Bart Yates, Executive Producer at Blinkink.
Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the NMO, was also present at these meetings, which are part of the NMO’s ongoing efforts to prepare for the upcoming Bridge Summit set to take place in Abu Dhabi this December.
These discussions aimed to deepen international cooperation and forge new partnerships with global media leaders, thereby enhancing the summit’s content and reinforcing its role as a global platform for media dialogue.
Talks focused on expanding collaboration in innovative media initiatives, supporting sustainable industry growth, and boosting the development of visual and digital content through emerging technologies. The meetings underscored the importance of fostering innovation and creativity in the media sector.
Al Hamed highlighted the UAE leadership’s commitment to media as a strategic tool for building knowledge-driven societies and promoting cultural exchange worldwide. He reaffirmed the country’s dedication to establishing global partnerships that advance the UAE’s media sector and integrate global best practices in response to the fast-changing media environment.
He also described the Bridge Summit as a key initiative that embodies a forward-thinking approach to media, aligning with technological advancements and anticipating the future of digital communication.
“Our goal is to a global platform for meaningful dialogue and knowledge sharing between media and tech leaders,” Al Hamed said. “This will help drive the development of innovative solutions that benefit communities and promote values of tolerance and coexistence.”
Attendees of the meetings included Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council and Head of Sovereign Partnerships at Mubadala; Matthew Hurn, CFO of Mubadala; Sir Martin Sorrell, a leading figure in media and marketing; Dr. Rebecca Swift, SVP of Creative at Getty Images; Dr. Ling Ge, General Manager and Chief European Officer at Tencent; Gail Amurao, Events Director at Monks; Chabi Nouri, Global CEO of Bonhams; Ahmed Hussain, Head of BBC Asian Network; and Bart Yates, Executive Producer at Blinkink.