Media Ministry Launches ‘Media Oasis' Concurrent With Trump's Visit To Saudi Arabia
RIYADH, May 13 (Bernama-SPA) -- Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media announced the launch of the "Media Oasis" in strategic partnership with the Quality of Life Programme - one of the Saudi Vision 2030 initiatives - taking place from May 13 to 14 at the Green Halls area in Riyadh, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.
The event coincides with the visit of US President Donald Trump to the Kingdom.
The Media Oasis is an integrated platform launched by the ministry to strengthen Saudi Arabia's media presence at major international events and provide a professional environment aligned with the Kingdom's ongoing transformation under the Saudi Vision 2030.
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The oasis includes several exhibits and zones, such as the exhibition marking 90 years of Saudi-American relations, which highlights key historical moments and shared cultural aspects between the two countries.
It features the "Oasis Valley" zone, providing a live broadcast of the US president's visit, along with various media services.
Additionally, the "Oasis Exhibition" zone showcases the transformative projects under the Saudi Vision 2030 and joint projects between Saudi Arabia and the United States, along with four studios for local and international television channels.
The ninth edition of the Media Oasis is designed over an area of 2,000 square meters, featuring the latest technologies and several areas dedicated to journalists.
It is set to support coverage of the US president's visit to Saudi Arabia and is expected to accommodate over 2,500 local and international media professionals.
The oasis is organised with the participation of several government entities, including the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition (IMCTC), the NEOM project, New Murabba Development Company, Qiddiya Investment Company, and Saudi Arabia's bid to host the 2034 World Cup.
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