In a media landscape that reflects dynamic development and forward-thinking perspectives, the Saudi Media Forum, held in Riyadh in February 2026, witnessed a distinguished participation by Dr. Osama Ahmed Al-Mustafa, Board Member at US Meta Arees International University, alongside a distinguished group of media leaders, experts, and decision-makers in the media sector.
Dr. Osama attended most of the forum’s panel sessions, where he contributed valuable intellectual and professional insights addressing technological media and the profound transformations shaping the global media landscape. He highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence methodologies and the metaverse in reshaping modern media and mass communication, emphasizing that the future of media is no longer merely a technological option, but a strategic and knowledge-driven necessity.
One of the most notable moments of his participation was his meeting with broadcaster Reem Al-Bassati, presenter of the Sabah Al Arabiya program. Their discussion carried both professional and personal significance, as Dr. Osama was among the founding team members of the program during his tenure as Senior Producer at Al Arabiya Channel between 2002 and 2007.
The meeting reflected a rich dialogue between the founding generation and the generation of continuity, representing a mature media moment that explored experience, transformation, and the future vision of Arab media amid accelerating digital changes.
This dialogue embodied the spirit and objectives of the forum, where foundational legacy met contemporary renewal, jointly anticipating a future media landscape built on innovation, technology, and informed awareness.
The Saudi Media Forum itself stands as a distinguished model in organization and execution, serving as an effective platform for dialogue and engagement among local and international media professionals, further strengthening the Kingdom’s position as an influential regional hub in shaping the future of the media industry.
