Dubai Media City Showcases Evolving Media Landscape At BRIDGE Summit 2025 In Abu Dhabi

The BRIDGE Summit 2025, held from 8th to 10th December at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, will highlight the rapidly changing media landscape in the Middle East. This summit is the largest global gathering of leaders from media, cultural, and creative industries, along with policymakers.

Dubai Media City has been a key player in the region's media and creative sectors for over two decades. It forms part of TECOM Group’s Media Cluster alongside Dubai Production City and Dubai Studio City. This cluster hosts major media companies like CNN, Reuters, Discovery Networks, and Epson, supporting over 40,000 creative professionals.

At the BRIDGE Summit, Dubai Media City will highlight the significant growth potential of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) media market. The market is expected to expand from $17 billion in 2024 to $20.6 billion by 2028, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. This projection comes from the ‘Arab Media Outlook - Future Vision’ report by Dubai Press Club and partners.

Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Media City and other TECOM Group entities, emphasised the need for collaboration among industry stakeholders. "The exponential growth and evolution of the regional media market necessitate a collaborative approach from industry stakeholders across the public and private sectors to chart a sustainable, unified path forward," he stated.

Digital transformation is reshaping how businesses operate and how consumers engage with content. The BRIDGE Summit offers a strategic platform to ensure this transformation benefits creativity. Al Suwaidi noted their commitment to shaping future trajectories aligns with the ambitions of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33.

Dubai Media City aims to empower its diverse community of creators and innovators through its participation in this prestigious event. "We look forward to empowering our diverse community of creators, innovators, changemakers, and storytellers, and collectively shaping the way forward," Al Suwaidi added.

Supporting Start-ups through in5 Media

Dubai Media City will also promote its global community comprising multinational companies, regional agencies, and start-ups. In collaboration with in5 Media—TECOM Group’s entrepreneurship incubator—support is provided through mentorships and networking events. In5 offers state-of-the-art facilities like production studios and editing suites for content creation.

TECOM Group’s portfolio includes various business districts such as Dubai Internet City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai Science Park, and more. These districts collectively contribute to fostering innovation across different sectors in Dubai.

The BRIDGE Summit serves as an essential platform for discussing strategies that leverage digital advancements while nurturing creativity within the media industry. By participating actively in such events, Dubai Media City continues to play a pivotal role in shaping regional media dynamics.

With inputs from WAM