Riyadh: Senior media officials from Qatar and Saudi Arabia have held talks in Riyadh aimed at strengthening cooperation between the two countries' media sectors. HE Sheikh Hamad bin Thamer Al-Thani, Chairman of the Qatar Media Corporation, met HE Saudi Arabia's Minister of Media, Salman bin Yousef Al Dosari, on the sidelines of the Saudi Media Forum, which opened in the Saudi capital on Monday.

According to Qatar News Agency, the meeting reviewed existing media cooperation between the two nations and explored ways to enhance and develop joint work. Discussions also focused on activating provisions of a recently signed memorandum of understanding covering cooperation in radio and television broadcasting, alongside other issues of mutual interest.

Earlier in the day, HE Sheikh Hamad took part in the opening of the fifth edition of the Saudi Media Forum, held under the theme 'Media in an Evolving World", following an invitation from the Saudi media minister. He praised the forum's program and the accompanying Future of Media (FOMEX) Exhibition, highlighting Saudi Arabia's efforts to expand and enrich the forum's agenda. He said the event had, over the years, established itself as a leading regional and global platform, helping to strengthen partnerships among media leaders and specialists from the region and beyond.

The three-day forum brings together media professionals, academics and experts from around the world for panel discussions and workshops. It also features the launch of national initiatives, the building of strategic partnerships, support for innovation and the development of modern media technologies. Running alongside the forum, The FOMEX Exhibition showcases the latest solutions and applications in broadcasting, content production and distribution, alongside a series of specialized workshops.