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«Qarnas» Goes Live Daily at 6 PM from the International Saudi Falcons and Hunting Exhibition
A live program broadcasting from the exhibition grounds brings falconry, hunting and heritage conversations to audiences beyond the venue every evening.

Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp Extends Registration to October 15
The Saudi Media Innovation Bootcamp, a Saudi Media Forum initiative, has extended its registration window to October 15 amid growing interest from media innovators ahead of the forum's third edition in 2027.

Saudi Media Forum 2027 to draw 300 speakers and 250 media organizations to Riyadh
The Saudi Media Forum's 2027 edition aims to host more than 300 speakers and around 250 media companies and institutions in Riyadh, with a roster of international outlets including France.tv, The Telegraph, The Sunday Times, dpa, ITV News, South China Morning Post, GIVEMESPORT and AGBI.

Okaz Editor-in-Chief Calls for Institutional Media-Security Partnership at Riyadh Conference
Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, told a session of the Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference that media and security are essential partners in protecting society, urging a shift from event-based communication to a sustainable institutional relationship.

Saudi Media Urged to Prioritize Accuracy and Objectivity Over Speed at Security Conference
Jameel Altheyabi, editor-in-chief of Okaz and supervisor general of Saudi Gazette, told the Security and History Dialogue 2026 conference in Riyadh that journalists must verify information and counter misinformation, especially in security reporting, while adapting to digital platforms and AI.

University Media Initiative Trains Taif University Students at Crown Prince Camel Festival
For the seventh consecutive year, the University Media Initiative is providing hands-on training to Taif University media students at the Crown Prince Camel Festival, bridging academic learning with professional practice.

Ministry of Media Launches Unified 'Ealam' Platform and Signs Strategic Partnerships at LEAP 2026
During LEAP 2026, Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Media launched the unified 'Ealam' platform, consolidating 22 platforms into one digital gateway, and signed strategic agreements with Mobily and Nutanix.