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Al Etihad
6 days ago
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Abdulla Al Hamed explores media, technology cooperation in London
LONDON (WAM) Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, met in London with Tom Hudson, Specialist in Tech Investment and Legal & Government Affairs, and author of 'Exponential Emirates: the Exponential Country for the Exponential Age'. The meeting focused on exploring avenues for high-impact partnerships, and on leveraging global best practices in technology investment to develop and future-proof the UAE's media infrastructure. Both sides discussed the importance of integrating legal and regulatory frameworks with technological innovation to build an advanced and sustainable media ecosystem. Al Hamed listened to Hudson's insights on the use of modern technologies to support the media sector, drawing from his extensive experience advising major companies and initiatives in digital transformation, government regulatory frameworks, and international expansion. Al Hamed stressed that the sweeping technological shifts underway today require media institutions to lead in adopting artificial intelligence and data analytics. 'Our vision in the UAE is to build a media ecosystem that is agile, innovative, and capable of anticipating audience needs while producing content that reflects our national aspirations and deep-rooted identity,' he said. During the meeting, Hudson also presented his book ''Exponential Emirates: the Exponential Country for the Exponential Age', which describes the extraordinary growth story of the UAE, and how it has almost uniquely harnessed the features of exponential organisations, showcasing achievements from the past 50 years and looking ahead to future milestones. The discussion also highlighted how companies can seize emerging opportunities in the UAE, and how other nations can draw inspiration from its model.
Gulf Today
14-07-2025
- Business
- Gulf Today
NMO chief meets drama, film figures in UK
Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, met a distinguished group of global television and film industry figures in London. The meetings explored opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the formation of strategic partnerships in drama and film production. Discussions focused on supporting Emirati content creation and empowering national talents to reach international platforms by leveraging advanced global experiences in film-making and television. The talks also emphasised the importance of developing projects that reflect the Emirati identity and resonate with global audiences, with a strong focus on knowledge transfer and training in key creative areas such as scriptwriting, directing, production, and storytelling. Al Hamed emphasised that these meetings aim to expand international cooperation and attract high-quality production projects that showcase the UAE to the world. This aligns with the vision of the wise leadership, which regards creative industries as a vital contributor to economic growth. He added that the UAE has cultivated an attractive environment for creative investment and developed a robust infrastructure to boost the contribution of the media sector to the national economy through innovative global partnerships. The meetings included Ed Levan, Group Vice President, Creative and Format at Warner Bros International Television; Patrick Callegori, Executive Producer; Jared Harris, Actor and Producer; Allegra Riggio, Producer and Lighting Director; Anuar Arroyo, Documentary Flimmaker and Producer; Cindy Cowan, Film Producer; Danielle Lauren, Innovative Media Executive; Simon Uttley, Executive Producer and Screenwriter, and Adam Kay, Director of Content at 3Rock / All3Media. WAM
Al Etihad
09-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed receives White Paper from TRENDS on Global Media Congress
9 July 2025 16:52 ABU DHABI (WAM)Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, received a White Paper prepared by TRENDS Research & Advisory as a knowledge partner on the outcomes of the Global Media Congress occurred during a meeting at the National Media Office headquarters in Abu Dhabi. Al Hamed received a delegation from TRENDS led by Dr. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Ali, CEO of TRENDS Research & meeting, which was attended by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al-Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office; Nasser Al Ali, Head of Administrative and Media Affairs at TRENDS; and Elyazia Al-Hosani, Deputy Head of Media Affairs at TRENDS, discussed the key recommendations and insights included in the White paper focused on the challenges and opportunities arising from the intersection of media and AI and strategies to enhance content creation in light of rapid digital the meeting, he stressed that TRENDS represents a leading model for think tanks that offer scholarly analysis to support decision-making. He commended the Center's rigorous research activity, led by a distinguished group of national talents. He underlined the importance of deepening cooperation to serve the UAE's media and research his part, Dr. Mohammed Al Ali expressed his appreciation for the trust placed in TRENDS by Abdulla bin Butti Al Hamed, affirming that 'this partnership reflects the integration between research activity and media work to keep pace with future requirements and challenges." Dr. Al Ali added, 'We value Al Hamed's keenness on strengthening the partnership with TRENDS and look forward to deeper collaboration in the coming period.'
Al Etihad
20-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed holds high-level meetings with global media executives in Cannes
20 June 2025 20:02 CANNES (WAM) Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, held a series of bilateral meetings with top executives from global media and technology companies during his participation in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in was accompanied by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media meetings come as part of preparations for the upcoming the BRIDGE Summit, set to take place in Abu Dhabi this December, and are aimed at fostering strategic international partnerships and enriching the summit's content with global the discussions, Al Hamed explored collaborative opportunities in developing future-oriented media strategies, supporting media startups, leveraging advanced digital technologies to enhance national media platforms, creative marketing and data analytics, innovative digital advertising solutions, and building impactful partnerships to be showcased at the BRIDGE Hamed emphasised that these meetings reflect ongoing efforts to solidify frameworks of cooperation with regional and international partners, to empower an integrated media ecosystem that aligns with national ambitions and fosters a supportive environment for success and creativity.'We are committed to engaging with leading international media leaders to spotlight the BRIDGE Summit as a pivotal platform for shaping the future of global media,' Al Hamed said. 'The summit will serve as a collaborative space for visionary dialogue, knowledge exchange, and strategic partnerships that position the UAE at the heart of global media transformation.' Key figures who took part in the meetings included Barry O'Brien OAM, Founder & Chairman at Atomic 212; Asier Carazo, Chief Strategy Officer at Atomic 212°; Joseph Inzerillo, Executive VP at Salesforce company; Rayan Karaky, Managing Director - international expansion EMEA & South East Asia at Amazon Ads; Mohamad Itani, Head of Partnerships, EMEA, Amazon Ads; Filip Jabbour, Regional Head of Advertising, MENA at Amazon; Tanzeen Syed, Managing Director, Head of Consumer Internet and Technology at General Atlantic, and Linda Sheng, General Manager Global Business at MiniMax.
Al Etihad
19-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed meets Prince of Netherlands, Cannes official ahead of BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi
19 June 2025 19:51 CANNES (WAM)Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (NMO) and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Media Council, met Constantijn Christof Frederik Aschwin, Prince of the Netherlands, Honorary President of the World Press Photo Foundation, and Jean-Michel Arnaud, President of le Palais des Festivals and Deputy Mayor for Culture in the city of Cannes, during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in meeting was attended by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media discussions formed part of the preparations for the BRIDGE Summit, which will be held in Abu Dhabi this December. Al Hamed said the summit will serve as a strategic platform to forge effective media partnerships, exchange successful expertise and develop innovative working models that advance the sector while promoting constructive dialogue and social Hamed and Prince Constantijn explored prospects for joint cooperation and strategic partnerships that enhance the media's role in supporting humanitarian values and advancing global initiatives in journalism, visual storytelling and cultural Hamed invited the prince to participate in the summit, emphasising the value of contributions from leading institutions such as World Press Photo Foundation in shaping conversations on the future of media and the power of imagery to foster intercultural a separate meeting, Al Hamed and Jean-Michel Arnaud discussed collaboration between the Cannes Lions Festival and the BRIDGE Summit to develop talent in cinema and drama through training programmes and knowledge exchange with international experts. They also reviewed the pivotal role of cities in strengthening the creative economy by hosting major global events and building integrated ecosystems that attract talent, investment and innovation.
