Monday, 25 May 2026
Cairo hosts influential media leaders ahead of Bridge Summit 2025 in Abu Dhabi
More than 300 distinguished leaders and innovators from the worlds of media, arts, and content creation gathered in Cairo for a major international event, marking an important milestone on the road to the highly-anticipated "Bridge Summit 2025." This landmark gathering—considered the world’s largest forum for the media, content, and entertainment industries—is set to take place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, from December 8-10, 2025.
The Cairo event brought together top editors-in-chief, heads of production companies, creators, and decision-makers from both the Arab world and beyond, highlighting Egypt’s strategic role as a hub of culture, creativity, and media in the region. Notable attendees included celebrated actress Yousra and prominent broadcaster Mahmoud Saad, reflecting the breadth of talent and influence present at the gathering.
The evening served as a showcase for the Bridge initiative's vision to build a global platform—one designed to foster cooperation, drive impactful communication, and strengthen connections between leaders in media, content, and entertainment, all sectors vital to shaping public opinion and cultural trends. The event also spotlighted the upcoming summit’s key themes and the unique role of Abu Dhabi as a bridge between continents.
Dr. Jamal Mohammed Obaid Al Kaabi, Director-General of the UAE National Media Office and Vice Chairman of Bridge, emphasized Egypt’s pivotal role, saying, “When we imagined Bridge Summit, Egypt was not just an option; it was a cornerstone. One cannot map the future of media and entertainment without Egypt, whose creative legacy continues to shape minds and hearts across the Arab world and beyond.”
He added, "Bridge Summit 2025 won’t be just another industry event. It is a global platform designed to empower, create opportunities, and place media, content, and entertainment at the heart of development and cultural progress. The impact we aim for will be measured not in applause, but in the enduring effects it leaves on global identity and collaboration."
A highlight of the evening was a discussion between Dr. Al Kaabi and renowned TV presenter Mahmoud Saad, detailing Bridge’s strategic vision to reinvent industry gatherings as ongoing engines of creativity and cooperation—not just fleeting events. They stressed that the summit aims to elevate media, content, and entertainment from mere communication tools to integrated industries that generate economic, cultural, and social value.
The conversation also explored how technology and artificial intelligence will shape the future of these sectors, with the summit dedicating major space and expertise to these transformative forces. A special track will welcome leading experts and companies, ensuring that global innovation is seamlessly connected with evolving trends in media and entertainment.
Cairo’s selection as a destination in the Bridge Summit’s international roadshow underscores its historic role in shaping Arab cultural and media landscapes. Egypt’s strategic position also makes it a vital link to Africa’s rapidly emerging media and content markets.
As the world looks toward Abu Dhabi in December, Bridge Summit 2025 is poised to become a beacon for international cooperation, sustainable partnerships, and creative inspiration—laying the groundwork for the next chapter in global media, content, and entertainment.