Los Angeles: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, has held high-level meetings with US and global media and entertainment leaders during his visit to Los Angeles. The visit aimed to explore opportunities for cooperation and investment in these vital sectors.
According to Emirates News Agency, these meetings are part of the UAE’s efforts to strengthen its position as a regional and global hub for media and entertainment and to attract leading global companies in this field as part of the country’s strategic vision for economic diversification and enhancing the contribution of creative industries to the national economy.
Al Hamed affirmed that investment in the media and entertainment sectors is a key pillar of the UAE leadership’s vision to establish economic diversity, build bridges of cultural communication, and promote shared human values. He emphasized the UAE’s commitment to building a globally competitive media and enterta
inment industry by leveraging top international experiences, localizing knowledge, and transferring technology. He noted that the meetings with major companies in Los Angeles reflect this direction and open wide avenues for cooperation with industry leaders in Hollywood.
Al Hamed introduced the “Bridge” platform during his meetings, which represents an ambitious Emirati vision for building bridges of creative communication and opening new horizons for global cooperation in media. The platform aims to create an integrated system that brings together thought and creativity leaders from around the world, inviting them to participate in upcoming events and contribute their expertise to shaping the future of the global media industry.
The meetings included discussions with several prominent figures in the industry, such as Michael Hackman, CEO of Hackman Capital Partners; Sandy Climan, Founder of Entertainment Media Ventures; Ronald Burkle, Co-founder of Yucaipa Companies; and others from Getty Images and Legend
ary Entertainment. The discussions focused on establishing advanced production studios, cooperation in media innovation and modern technologies, and developing advanced media projects based on the latest digital solutions. Plans to expand partnerships in training and transferring global expertise in visual documentation and digital media were also discussed, aiming to develop national talent and improve the quality of media content in line with international best practices.
Al Hamed also explored opportunities to increase investment in entertainment and the logistics infrastructure supporting the film and media industry in the UAE. Discussions included developing infrastructure for film and TV production based in the UAE, creating Emirati content for global audiences, and enhancing the presence of Emirati cultural identity on international media platforms through joint productions that highlight local stories with global appeal.
