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This visit, part of the BRIDGE Asia series, focused on advancing UAE-South Korea partnerships across media, AI, technology, and creative industries ahead of the BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi this December
As part of the BRIDGE Summit 2025 preparatory tour, the visit focused on China’s innovations in gaming, AI, and smart mobility
His Excellency Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, conducted a high-level visit to Shanghai where he met with senior leaders of Shanghai United Media Group (SUMG) and Shanghai Media Group (SMG).
Abdulla Al Hamed visited Huawei’s Research and Development Centre in Shanghai as part of the preparatory tour for the "BRIDGE 2025" Summit
The BRIDGE Roadshow continues its momentum as Shanghai, China, hosts the latest stop in its global journey, bringing together leaders from media, technology, business, finance, and public policy to explore the evolving role of media and information ecosystems.
His Excellency Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, held a series of high-level meetings with leading global executives in media, creative investment, smart education, and advanced technology during the BRIDGE Roadshow’s stop in Shanghai.
Global roadshow continues momentum as Japan hosts third stop, advancing conversations on AI, media innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration in preparation for Abu Dhabi summit.
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 London.
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 a number of Arab content creators during his participation in the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in the French city of Cannes.
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 France.
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 France.
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, attended a panel session on enhancing collaboration and innovation in the media and marketing sectors in the age of artificial intelligence.
The UAE’s National Media Office (NMO) hosted a strategic roundtable in London as part of its preparatory efforts for the upcoming BRIDGE Summit.
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 organisations.
As a significant step in preparing for the "BRIDGE" Summit, the National Media Office (NMO) convened a high-profile roundtable during the 2025 INMA World Congress of News Media in New York. The event saw the attendance of Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of both the NMO and the UAE Media Council.
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office, and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, held a series of bilateral meetings in New York with several media and academic institutions, companies, and leaders.
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, attended the Reuters-hosted “Momentum AI New York 2025” in the United States from 28th to 29th April.
The United Arab Emirates has launched BRIDGE, a global initiative to transform the media landscape. The initiative is a collaboration between the UAE and the World Economic Forum, and aims to create a more connected and transparent media landscape.
“A landmark gathering that will unite media professionals, policymakers, cultural creators, and global influencers.”
“A gateway for knowledge exchange.”
“A game‑changer for the global media industry”
“A new chapter in the history of media, content, and entertainment”
