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Korea Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Korea Herald
Korea Herald, UAE Media Council discuss Bridge Summit
Korea Herald CEO Kim Young-sang and Chairman of the UAE National Media Office Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed on Monday discussed cooperation ahead of the office's 2025 Bridge Summit. The summit is a global platform uniting media, cultural and creative content creators, leaders and decision-makers to transform how the world communicates. Set to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Dec. 8-10, the summit aims to encourage cross-sectoral collaboration. 'Bridge Summit's core mission is to foster an open and authentic space for media discourse, where diverse global voices can engage freely,' Al Hamed emphasized. He highlighted the UAE's strategic position, where a commitment to impartiality and independence allows for constructive dialogue and the exchange of ideas. 'The summit serves as a platform for exploring the future of media, with a focus on technology, innovation, collaboration and navigating the evolving information landscape, shaping a more informed and connected world,' said Al Hamed. The chairman invited The Korea Herald to the summit, emphasizing its goal to provide a more well-rounded discussion platform by stretching its focus beyond traditional media to include voices from film, social media, academia, tech, AI, OTT and digital news. Applauding the summit's goals, Kim highlighted The Korea Herald's legacy in bridging information and cultures, proposing deeper collaboration through shared storytelling and media exchange. 'The Bridge Summit can be a gateway for knowledge exchange for Korea, the region, and the globe,' Kim said, supporting a cross-sector Korean delegation. Meanwhile, UAE Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi stressed the need to deepen media collaboration beyond the strong economic ties between the UAE and Korea. 'There is a need to boost UAE-Korea media cooperation. Bridge Summit can be a milestone in this direction,' he said. The two sides agreed to constitute a working-level contact point for the summit.


Al Etihad
29-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed holds media, academic meetings in Osaka ahead of BRIDGE Summit
29 July 2025 16:49 OSAKA (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 meetings with media and academic leaders in the Japanese city of Osaka, accompanied by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of visit marks the start of Al Hamed's Asia tour to prepare for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi this tour reflects the NMO Chairman's commitment to strengthening international cooperation and expanding strategic partnerships with leading global institutions in media, education, thought leadership and advanced the meetings, Al Hamed discussed prospects for joint cooperation with prominent Japanese institutions and discussions focused on the integration of traditional and new media, the role of universities and cultural institutions in preparing the next generation of media and thought leaders, and the value of creative platforms in fostering cross-cultural Hamed stressed that the Bridge Summit presents a strategic opportunity to align global media and cultural efforts amid a rapidly changing landscape. He emphasised that building partnerships with esteemed organisations such as Japan's public broadcaster, Tokyo International University, and leading media platforms supports the UAE's position as a global centre for media and intellectual dialogue. The meetings included Takeshi Shibasaki, Executive Producer and Head of Co-production at Japan's public broadcasting organisation (NHK) Value Development Center; Mika Sugiura, Editor-in-Chief of Japan Forward; Cy West, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka; and Wada Masashi, Honorary Professor at Tokyo International University.


Al Etihad
17-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed explores media, tech cooperation in London
17 July 2025 18:46 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 with Michelle Donelan, former UK Minister of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, in meeting, held as part of the preparatory efforts for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit set to take place in Abu Dhabi this December, explored opportunities for joint cooperation in artificial intelligence and media, and discussed the importance of building international partnerships that enhance media infrastructure and stimulate the creative Hamed affirmed that artificial intelligence is a pivotal tool in reshaping the media landscape, underscoring the importance of adopting AI models that strike a balance between innovation and responsibility to enhance credibility and elevate content highlighted the role of the Bridge Summit in showcasing the ethical applications of artificial intelligence and its potential to serve communities and nations, underscoring the UAE's commitment to forging partnerships in technology and innovation to advance the development of media tools that improve content quality and strengthen verification mechanisms. For her part, Michelle Donelan praised the UAE's pioneering role in supporting media innovation and expressed her eagerness to participate in the Bridge Summit to exchange expertise in media and emerging technologies.


Sharjah 24
12-06-2025
- Business
- Sharjah 24
Abdulla Al Hamed holds talks with media leaders in London
The meetings were attended by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office. These engagements form part of NMO's ongoing preparations for the upcoming Bridge Summit, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi this December. The meetings aimed to strengthen international partnerships and expand cooperation with leading global institutions, contributing to the enrichment of the summit's content and reinforcing its status as a global hub for media dialogue. Discussions explored opportunities to enhance collaboration and establish strategic partnerships to drive the growth of innovative media projects and ensure the sector's long-term sustainability. The talks also focused on enriching visual and digital content and utilising emerging technologies to support innovation and creativity within the media industry. Al Hamed emphasised that the UAE leadership's vision for media stems from a firm belief in its role as a key driver in building knowledge-based societies and as a bridge for cultural exchange with the world. He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to fostering integrated partnerships with international institutions to elevate the global standing of UAE media and incorporate best practices that keep pace with rapid global developments. He noted that the Bridge Summit reflects an ambitious vision to develop a forward-looking media ecosystem that aligns with evolving technologies and anticipates the future of digital media. 'Through this summit, we aim to establish a global platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange among leaders in media and technology, contributing to the development of innovative media solutions that serve communities and promote the values of tolerance and coexistence,' he said. Participants in the meetings included Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council and Head of Sovereign Partnerships at Mubadala Investment Company; Matthew Hurn, Chief Financial Officer of Mubadala; Sir Martin Sorrell, a businessman and prominent figure in the media and marketing industry; Dr. Rebecca Swift, Senior Vice President of Creative at Getty Images; Dr. Ling Ge, General Manager and Chief European Officer at Tencent; Gail Amurao, Director of events at Monks; Chabi Nouri, Global Chief Executive Officer of Bonhams; Ahmed Hussain, Head of Network at BBC Asian Network; and Bart Yates, Executive Producer at Blinkink.


Al Etihad
12-06-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed holds talks with media leaders in London ahead of 'Bridge'
12 June 2025 10:09 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, held a series of bilateral meetings in London with several leaders from the global media sector, including institutions, companies and academic meetings were attended by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media engagements form part of NMO's ongoing preparations for the upcoming Bridge Summit, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi this December. The meetings aimed to strengthen international partnerships and expand cooperation with leading global institutions, contributing to the enrichment of the summit's content and reinforcing its status as a global hub for media explored opportunities to enhance collaboration and establish strategic partnerships to drive the growth of innovative media projects and ensure the sector's long-term talks also focused on enriching visual and digital content and utilising emerging technologies to support innovation and creativity within the media Hamed emphasised that the UAE leadership's vision for media stems from a firm belief in its role as a key driver in building knowledge-based societies and as a bridge for cultural exchange with the world. He reaffirmed the UAE's commitment to fostering integrated partnerships with international institutions to elevate the global standing of UAE media and incorporate best practices that keep pace with rapid global noted that the Bridge Summit reflects an ambitious vision to develop a forward-looking media ecosystem that aligns with evolving technologies and anticipates the future of digital media.'Through this summit, we aim to establish a global platform for constructive dialogue and knowledge exchange among leaders in media and technology, contributing to the development of innovative media solutions that serve communities and promote the values of tolerance and coexistence,' he said. Participants in the meetings included Meera Sultan Al Suwaidi, Member of the Federal National Council and Head of Sovereign Partnerships at Mubadala Investment Company; Matthew Hurn, Chief Financial Officer of Mubadala; Sir Martin Sorrell, a businessman and prominent figure in the media and marketing industry; Dr. Rebecca Swift, Senior Vice President of Creative at Getty Images; Dr. Ling Ge, General Manager and Chief European Officer at Tencent; Gail Amurao, Director of events at Monks; Chabi Nouri, Global Chief Executive Officer of Bonhams; Ahmed Hussain, Head of Network at BBC Asian Network; and Bart Yates, Executive Producer at Blinkink.