In brief
On November 7, 2026, WAM joined around 500 media professionals at the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing. The event, themed “Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action,” highlighted AI and digital transformation. Delegates from 112 countries also discussed stronger global media cooperation.
On Saturday, November 7, 2026, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) was present at the opening ceremony of the 7th World Media Summit in Beijing. About 500 representatives from 330 media outlets, think tanks, government agencies and international organisations—including the United Nations—knew the venue from 112 countries and regions.
Organised by Xinhua News Agency and the Beijing municipal government, the summit ran from November 5 to 9 under the theme Media in the Intelligent Age: From Consensus to Action. Speakers focused on how rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping news content and media business models.
WAM’s participation aimed to share the UAE’s media perspective and to strengthen ties with global partners. The event included high‑level dialogues, plenary sessions, thematic forums, cultural activities and field visits around the city.
According to a report from the Big News Network, guests exploring Beijing’s iconic landmarks on Friday had already begun exchanging ideas with Xinhua, highlighting insights on how AI can improve investigative journalism and audience engagement.
Central Asia News captured remarks from media leaders from the Global South who used the week‑long summit to call for closer cooperation. They urged a collaborative approach to ensure a balanced global media landscape in the age of AI.
