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Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, attended the Reuters-hosted “Momentum AI New York 2025” in the United States from April 28-29.
His participation aimed to strengthen strategic partnerships with global technology leaders and explore international best practices in digital transformation, with a focus on boosting the media sector’s readiness for future challenges and leveraging AI to enhance content quality and accelerate workflows.
The Chairman of the National Media Office attended several sessions that showcased how AI supports long-term growth strategies and listened to insights from industry leaders on integrating AI solutions to drive innovation and operational efficiency.
Al Hamed, accompanied by Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the National Media Office, met with Steve Hasker, President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomson Reuters; Paul Bascobert, President of Reuters News; Jeffrey Katzenberg, Founding Partner of WndrCo; Justin Wexler, General Partner of WndrCo; and Ryan Patel, a global business executive and board member at the Drucker School of Management.
The meetings discussed ways to enhance cooperation and harness emerging technologies to advance the global media landscape.
Al Hamed also highlighted the UAE’s “BRIDGE Summit," a key initiative aimed at fostering collaboration and innovation in the international media sector. He invited the participants to take part in the upcoming edition of the summit, set to be held in Abu Dhabi this December.
