Al Kaabi stated in his remarks, “The Bridge Summit differs from the previous media congress in terms of vision and breadth.” He explained that the congress was local, whereas “Bridge” today is a global platform involving more than 182 countries, with over 66,000 participants and 300 companies, making it, as he described, “a platform akin to the economic Davos, but in media.”
He explained that the summit aims to connect content creators, writers, production companies, and governments, enhancing the production of responsible global content that focuses on positive storytelling, cultural diversity, and societal harmony.
He added that the summit sessions witnessed notable attendance from international organizations, including UNESCO, which conducted a closed session to discuss combating misinformation and rebuilding trust in news, images, and videos.
Regarding the summit outcomes, Al Kaabi revealed that a specialized team followed all sessions and will issue three main reports in the coming months. These will include a media trends report identified by the summit, a summary of interactions from international leaders and decision-makers with the summit, and recommendations from the Bridge Board of Directors for future stages.
He explained that these reports will be published starting next January and will be followed through international tours covering America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, leading up to the next edition in Abu Dhabi at the end of the year.
Concerning the summit’s identity, Al Kaabi emphasized that “Bridge” is an international platform launched from the UAE but belongs to the entire world, asserting that the goal is to build bridges and establish a media system based on innovation, credibility, and responsibility.
