Abdulla Al Hamed Engages With Los Angeles Media Leaders For Investment Opportunities
Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and UAE Media Council, recently engaged with US and global media leaders in Los Angeles. His visit focused on exploring partnerships and investments in media and entertainment. This aligns with the UAE's strategy to become a global hub for these sectors, enhancing economic diversity and boosting creative industries' contributions to the national economy.
Al Hamed emphasised that investing in media and entertainment is crucial for the UAE's vision of economic diversification. He stated, "The UAE is moving forward with its vision to build a globally competitive media and entertainment industry, by leveraging top international experiences, localising knowledge, and transferring technology." His meetings with major companies in Los Angeles aim to foster cooperation with Hollywood's industry leaders.
The discussions included Michael Hackman from Hackman Capital Partners, Sandy Climan of Entertainment Media Ventures, Ronald Burkle from Yucaipa Companies, Chuck Roven of Atlas Entertainment, Jeff Kirschenbaum from Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Joshua Grode of Legendary Entertainment, and Sam Kozhaya also from Legendary Entertainment. Representatives from Getty Images such as Ken Mainardis and Kirstin Benson were also present.
During these meetings, Al Hamed introduced the "Bridge" platform. This initiative represents an ambitious Emirati vision for fostering creative communication globally. It aims to create an integrated system connecting thought leaders worldwide. He invited participants to join an upcoming event to help shape the future of global media through their expertise.
Key topics included establishing advanced production studios and collaborating on media innovation using modern technologies. Discussions also covered expanding partnerships in training and transferring expertise in visual documentation and digital media. These efforts aim to develop national talent and enhance media content quality according to international standards.
The meetings also explored increasing investment in entertainment infrastructure supporting film and media industries within the UAE. Plans include developing film and TV production infrastructure locally while creating Emirati content for global audiences. Joint productions are intended to highlight local stories with universal appeal, strengthening Emirati cultural identity on international platforms.
Al Hamed's visit underscores the UAE's commitment to building a competitive global media industry by leveraging international expertise while fostering local talent development. These efforts align with the country's strategic vision for economic diversification through creative industries.
With inputs from WAM
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