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BRIDGE 2025: UAE to hosts world’s media leaders

Over 400 visionaries from media, entertainment, music, tech to converge in Abu Dhabi

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BRIDGE Summit 2025 announces names of first batch of global speakers coming to the UAE for the mega event.

Huawei and Gulf News launch smartwatch app for readers

Readers can now access breaking stories and personalised content straight from their wrist

The partnership combines trusted journalism with Huawei’s cutting-edge wearable tech.

‘Disrupt’ to redefine the future of Arab publishing

Initiative under Onshur Fund bridges technology and publishing to drive sustainable growth

The initiative aims to spark innovation, foster digital transformation, and reshape how technology and content interact across the publishing ecosystem.

‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’ enters new phase

Initiative aims to train creators to produce accurate and engaging health content

The new phase focuses on simplifying complex health topics, promoting responsible communication, and using creative storytelling to engage audiences across digital platforms.

Elon Musk, UAE explore new partnerships in AI and tech

California talks pave way for global partnerships ahead of BRIDGE Summit in Abu Dhabi

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office, the UAE Media Council, and BRIDGE, meets Elon Musk, CEO of X, SpaceX, Tesla, and Starlink, at Tesla Headquarters in Palo Alto, California.

UAE launches BRIDGE Summit, world’s largest media event

More than 60,000 participants, 400 speakers to convene in Abu Dhabi for inaugural event

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council

Who needs an advertiser permit for social media in UAE?

UAE offers a free advertiser permit for social media ads – who needs it and how to apply

According to the UAE Media Council, the new advertising permit will transform regulation of digital ads, creating a more trustworthy, professional, and creative media landscape in the UAE.

UAE Media Office Chairman meets leading media groups

The discussions explored strategic opportunities to co-develop digital content

Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office (2nd from R) during meeting in Shanghai

UAE media sector sees surge: Box office hits Dh309m

Over 2,500 media licenses issued in UAE's booming sector

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council

UAE Media Council issues over 2,500 licences in H1 2025

Council announces new legislative framework and enhanced digital platform

Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the UAE National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council

UAE Media Law: 20 rules to avoid fines up to Dh1m

From respecting religion to avoiding fake news, the rules align media with UAE values

The UAE Media Council set 20 key standards for media to follow to avoid hefty fines.

Saif Ali Khan, Piers Morgan to attend Arab Media Summit

Summit to host 6,000+ voices shaping the Arab media future with tech, youth, innovation

The three-day event will bring together media leaders, digital innovators, content creators and policymakers from across the Arab world and beyond.

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