Tuesday, 21 July 2026

SPA - Riyadh:

The Saudi Media Forum yesterday announced the opening of registration for the third edition of the Media Innovation Camp (Saudi MIB) - one of the most prominent initiatives of media business incubators and accelerators - in preparation for its launch during the activities of the Saudi Media Forum 2027 with a new global identity.

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The head of the Saudi Media Forum, Mohammed bin Fahd Al-Harithi, affirmed that the Media Innovation Camp has become a leading national platform for discovering and empowering media talents and transforming creative ideas into media projects capable of growth and sustainability, noting that the third edition represents a new phase in the camp's journey by expanding participation, strengthening strategic partnerships, and leveraging the latest applications of artificial intelligence in developing the media industry.

He said: 'The future of media begins with investing in people and empowering creators to possess the tools of the future. Through the Media Innovation Camp, we are building an integrated system that brings together media professionals, developers, and entrepreneurs to create innovative media solutions that originate from the Kingdom to the world, in line with the goals of Vision 2030.'

He added: 'The initiative was launched under the patronage of His Excellency the Minister of Media, Mr. Salman bin Yousef Al-Dosari, and His Excellency the President of the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi, during the activities of the Saudi Media Forum, and today it continues its journey as one of the most prominent national initiatives specialized in media innovation.'

The camp is open to media professionals, innovators, entrepreneurs, and those interested in modern technologies to participate in an integrated practical experience that combines training, mentoring, and hands-on development through specialized programs and workshops supervised by a select group of experts and specialists in media and digital technologies, with the aim of turning ideas into innovative and executable media projects.

The third edition includes three main tracks: AI-enhanced journalism, smart content production, and smart virtual presenter. These tracks represent an opportunity for participants to develop innovative media solutions, gain practical experience, and work within multidisciplinary teams to produce qualitative projects that keep pace with the future of the media industry.

The Media Innovation Camp is considered one of the qualitative initiatives of the Saudi Media Forum aimed at supporting media innovation, empowering national competencies, and enhancing integration between media and technology, in line with the accelerating digital transformations, contributing to building a creative economy based on knowledge and innovation, and reflecting the Kingdom's interest in strengthening the innovation ecosystem, investing in modern technologies, and empowering national talents, in alignment with the goals of Vision 2030 in the fields of digital transformation and the knowledge economy.

It is expected that the third edition, which is held in strategic partnership with the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority, will attract participants and experts from inside and outside the Kingdom, enhancing the exchange of expertise, building partnerships, and launching innovative media projects that contribute to shaping the future of media.