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Al Etihad
27 minutes ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
National Media Office receives Kuwaiti Ministry of Information delegation
22 July 2025 21:53 ABU DHABI (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, today received a delegation from the Ministry of Information of the State of Kuwait, led by Lafi Al-Subaie, Assistant Under-Secretary for Press, Publishing and meeting, held at the headquarters of the National Media Office in Abu Dhabi, was also attended by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office. It discussed ways to strengthen media cooperation and expand bilateral coordination across various media fields, while also reviewing challenges facing the sector amid accelerating digital also covered preparations for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit, which serves as a strategic platform for idea exchange and media Hamed underscored the importance of Gulf media integration and coordination, highlighting its role in advancing a more impactful and inclusive media landscape that reflects humanitarian values, respects diversity and serves communities with a spirit of Kuwaiti delegation was briefed on the National Media Office's advanced media monitoring and analysis systems, which include cutting-edge mechanisms for tracking media content across platforms, analysing trends and measuring the impact of communication messages. The team also presented key artificial intelligence applications used to support media decision-making, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and keeping pace with the sector's rapid technological developments.
Al Etihad
3 days ago
- Business
- Al Etihad
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.
Al Etihad
5 days ago
- 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.
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
12-07-2025
- Business
- Al Etihad
Abdulla Al Hamed meets leading global drama, film figures in London
12 July 2025 12:48 LONDON (WAM)Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, met with a distinguished group of global television and film industry figures in meetings explored opportunities for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and the formation of strategic partnerships in drama and film focused on supporting Emirati content creation, and empowering national talent to reach international platforms by leveraging advanced global experiences in film-making and 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 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 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.
