Riyadh, 17 Sha'ban 1447 AH (5 February 2026)

The Ministry of Media has concluded its participation through the "Media Bridge" space at the Saudi Media Forum 2026, held from 2 to 4 February under the theme "Media in a World Taking Shape", offering an interactive media experience that turned ideas into living practice, media messages into tangible impact and digital innovations into real experiences.

The Media Bridge, at Boulevard 2030, drew more than 5,000 visitors, including more than 1,145 local and international journalists, and delivered 452 guided tours for enthusiasts, practitioners, university students and staff from more than five universities across the Kingdom.

The ministry offered an innovative media experience through four interactive spaces. Among the highlights was the "Knowledge Bridge", an integrated knowledge experience with specialized workshops including "How to Shine on Stage" by media personality Fatima Fahad and "Your Digital Account Is a Media Outlet" by Malek Al Ruwaiqi, General Manager of Al Thaqafiya channel.

The bridge also featured the "Ask the Media" space, which offered direct media consultations to more than 510 visitors with 11 experts and media leaders from the ministry, giving visitors access to specialized professional expertise.

The "On Air" space let visitors try a range of media roles, from news anchor and podcast host to official spokesperson, recording more than 2,100 minutes of broadcasting in a practical simulation of the media working environment.

The "Saudipedia" space offered an interactive test of visitors' knowledge of national information through the platform's content, with short quizzes across varied fields.

The participation is part of the Ministry of Media's efforts to strengthen interactive media experiences, spotlight the leading projects and initiatives of the national media ecosystem and build effective bridges between the media and the public, enriching the media experience and widening horizons for the Kingdom's media industry.

At a Glance

  • Venue: Boulevard 2030, Riyadh
  • Event: Saudi Media Forum 2026
  • Participant: Ministry of Media
  • Visitors: more than 5,000
  • Duration: 3 days
  • Type: interactive media and knowledge experience