Abu dhabi: The BRIDGE Alliance convened its second Board of Directors meeting recently, reaffirming the UAE's vision for a global media ecosystem built on credibility, collaboration, and responsible innovation. The gathering reflected the deepening international momentum behind BRIDGE in its debut year and set the foundation for the next phase of the Alliance's work.
According to Emirates News Agency, the meeting brought together notable figures such as Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of BRIDGE Alliance; Her Royal Highness Princess Lamia bint Majed Al Saud, CEO of Rotana Media Group and Secretary-General of Alwaleed Philanthropies; Macky Sall, former President of Senegal; Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Vice-Chairman of BRIDGE Alliance; Jessica Sibley, CEO of TIME; Janet Yang, President of Janet Yang Productions; Dr. Julie Gichuru, Founder and CEO of the Africa Leadership and Dialogue Institute; Daniil Shuleyko, CEO of Yango Group; Sanford Climan, President of Entertainment Media Ventures; Richard Attias, strategist and Chairman's Strategic Advisor to BRIDGE Alliance; and Maryam bin Fahad, Managing Director of BRIDGE Alliance. These individuals represent the breadth of global leadership shaping the future of media, content, innovation, and cultural dialogue.
The meeting opened with reflections from Abdulla Al Hamed, who emphasized that the launch of BRIDGE Summit marked the beginning of a new global conversation-one rooted in responsibility, credibility, and a redefinition of how the world engages across media and content. He affirmed that the Alliance is focused on addressing issues related to information integrity, supporting responsible technologies, and advancing cross-border media investment, underscoring steady progress toward its vision of building a more credible and impactful global media environment.
Al Hamed noted that the Alliance's strategic plans aim to chart the future of media as a driver of the global creative economy, expand the reach of knowledge, and empower talent to play an active role on the international stage. Preparations for BRIDGE Summit 2026 have already begun, ensuring that the platform continues to serve as a key convergence point for leaders, innovators, and content creators.
Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi highlighted the Alliance's efforts to shape a new media model grounded in responsibility and innovation. He emphasized that the partnerships being established form the foundation for redefining media as a driving force for development, opportunity creation, and enhanced international cooperation with tangible impacts across both media and economic sectors.
Richard Attias added that BRIDGE is a truly multigenerational platform where dialogue happens between creators, influencers, entrepreneurs, CEOs, and media leaders from diverse backgrounds and age groups. He highlighted BRIDGE's unique role in fostering genuine dialogue and mutual understanding in a fragmented world.
The Board unanimously agreed on a series of next steps to advance the Alliance's mission, including initiating global outreach campaigns, activating board members' networks to expand international participation, defining priority thematic pillars for the Alliance's year-round agenda, and structuring the preparatory framework for BRIDGE Summit 2026.
In closing, the Board reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that BRIDGE continues to serve as a UAE-born platform with a global purpose, strengthening dialogue, fostering innovation, and shaping the future architecture of media and content worldwide.
