Abu dhabi: Abdulla bin Mohammed bin Butti Al Hamed, Chairman of the National Media Office and Chairman of the UAE Media Council, met with Jeff Zucker, CEO of RedBird IMI, and Jane Turton, CEO of All3Media, at the Office’s headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The meeting focused on exploring opportunities for cooperation and the exchange of expertise in media, visual production, and digital content.
According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions emphasized strengthening partnerships with Emirati media institutions, aiming to develop the content industry and support joint projects based in the UAE. The meeting also delved into future collaboration possibilities through the upcoming Bridge Summit, a significant global media event set to occur in Abu Dhabi next December, gathering thought leaders, media professionals, and content creators worldwide.
Both parties acknowledged that the summit offers a strategic platform to expand dialogue on the future of media and bolster its role in driving positive change in the production and distribution of multi-platform content. Abdulla Al Hamed highlighted the UAE’s perspective on media as a critical pillar of national development and its efforts to establish a modern media ecosystem that mirrors the country’s values and transformations.
He further elaborated on the UAE’s vision for future media, emphasizing a balance between technological advancement and credible, high-quality content. This vision aims to position the national media system as a model of professionalism and international partnership, enhancing its influence and rooted in mutual respect.
Al Hamed reaffirmed the UAE’s dedication to enhancing cooperation with leading global media companies, aligning with the national vision to produce high-quality, world-class content from the UAE for an international audience. This content is intended to reflect the UAE’s cultural diversity, developmental leadership, and its emerging status as a central hub for regional and global media industries.
RedBird IMI, a joint venture between RedBird Capital Partners (USA) and International Media Investments (IMI), is based in Abu Dhabi. All3Media, acquired by RedBird IMI last year in a US$1.5 billion transaction, is a leading independent television and film production and distribution company, co-owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. and Liberty Global Ltd.