Organized by Mashreq Media – 2025

omer rahouma

Chair of the Global Media Summit

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Main Themes

#1

Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Smart Media

The summit focused on supporting the media innovation ecosystem by encouraging startups and establishing digital media incubators that contribute to developing new solutions and technologies in media production and distribution.

#2

Media Ethics and Artificial Intelligence

This theme addressed the establishment of ethical frameworks for the use of artificial intelligence in media, ensuring transparency, protecting credibility, and combating misinformation in the digital space.

#3

Sustainable Media Future and Institutional Transformation

The summit discussed the development of a sustainable media model based on technology and good governance, while enhancing institutional transformation within media organizations in line with the requirements of the digital era.

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Outcomes and Recommendations

Istanbul Global Statement on Smart Media

The statement serves as a global reference document aimed at unifying perspectives on smart media and establishing ethical and professional foundations governing the sector’s development in the coming phase.

Youth Empowerment in Digital Media

The summit introduced specialized training programs aimed at preparing young people in the fields of digital media and content creation, with a focus on modern technical skills such as digital editing, data analysis, and media platform management.

International Media Cooperation & Partnerships

The recommendations emphasized the importance of establishing international media cooperation networks among media institutions, and enhancing the exchange of expertise and content, contributing to a more integrated and effective global media system.

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The summit aimed to

Countries Represented