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Abdulla Al Hamed: A global platform reshaping media for humanity's future
His Excellency Abdulla bin Mohamed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE Alliance, welcomed participants in the Bridge Summit 2025.
He said: "The summit aims to reinforce its role in global media as a channel for cooperation across communities. The strength of media and the quality of its content shape social progress, support understanding and peace, and help build a sustainable and stable future."
Dr Al Hamed added: "The summit brings together media leaders and content producers to exchange ideas at a moment that demands coordinated action. Major challenges now require shared global effort, especially in a sector that shapes public awareness and informs future planning."
He concluded: "In an interconnected world, no one is insulated from shifts in media and content. We need aligned perspectives and joint action to channel these shifts toward fair and sustainable development and to strengthen media responsibility in service of humanity."
Jamal Al Kaabi: Building a more transparent and flexible media space
His Excellency Dr Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Vice Chairman of BRIDGE Alliance, said: “The inaugural edition of the Bridge Summit is a practical step toward a media space that is more transparent and flexible. The diverse international gathering gives the summit a strong position as a new platform for stakeholders during one of the most transformative periods in modern media.”
He added that rapid transformations require institutions to prepare, adapt, and build new tools, stating that the summit leads discussions through open dialogue, future opportunities, and rebuilding trust.
He continued: “The summit offers a shared space to build stronger partnerships and models of cooperation using current changes for the good of all.”
Princess Lamia bint Majid Al Saud: Innovation guided by conscience
Princess Lamia emphasised the responsibility to build an ecosystem where storytelling uplifts humanity and where innovation, technology, and AI are guided by integrity.
His Excellency Macky Sall: A decisive moment for dialogue and trust
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall highlighted the Summit's role in restoring trust amid polarized global narratives and stressed the importance of dialogue among civilizations.
Richard Attias: Challenging the global media order
Attias noted that BRIDGE will “break the script,” pushing for a new media order grounded in trust, truth, and impact.
Maryam bin Fahad: A sector in need of reassessment
The Managing Director said the Summit comes at a crucial time when the media sector demands deeper understanding and reform to reflect more inclusive voices.
Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME
Sibley emphasised the need for collaboration, innovation, and commitment to credible content during a time of strained global trust in media.
Sanford Climan, Founder & CEO of EMV
Climan described the shift toward a "media singularity," noting the urgency of global cooperation to ensure positive coexistence between humanity and digital media.
Dr Julie Gichuru: Turning disruption into progress
Gichuru highlighted the Summit’s importance in managing the creator-driven economy and empowering responsible media ecosystems, especially for Africa.
Daniil Shuleyko, CEO, Yango Group
Shuleyko noted that fast-changing information consumption requires new forms of collaboration and aligned standards.
Janet Yang, Former President of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Yang said the Summit fosters cross-border cooperation and responsible storytelling amid sweeping transformations in global media.
BRIDGE Summit 2025 takes place from 8 to 10 December 2025 at ADNEC in Abu Dhabi, organised by the BRIDGE Alliance, a global independent non-profit dedicated to strengthening media through credibility, trust, and responsible innovation.
The Summit welcomes more than 60,000 participants from 132 countries, featuring 430 speakers and over 300 sessions. It unites leaders from creative, media, technology, cultural, and financial sectors to tackle shared challenges and build a sustainable global media ecosystem.
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