KnowledgeView, the leading multi publishing solution provider in Europe and the Mena region, was among the leading invitees to the Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010 “New Ideas, New Mindsets” that took place in Yas Island Abu Dhabi from 9 till 11 March 2010.
The unprecedented event gathered over 500 international figures from the media industry around the globe that came to discuss new media technologies and trends ranging from print to mobile and online.

As trendsetter in the industry, KnowledgeView conducted various successful meetings during the event to shed light on many emerging knowledge industries that KnowledgeView helped creating over the past few years, namely, the “Publish live newsroom” that allows journalists, editors, communication officers in media, enterprise and government respectively to collect info from defined sources, share them and publish them seamlessly in one window and to print, mobile, SMS, website, Facebook, Twitter and YouTube with ONE simple click!   

The invitation-only inaugural Summit, under the patronage of H.H. General Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, was held at the Yas Hotel from March 9th-12th 2010.
During the three-day Summit high-profile public sessions, closed-door discussions and private conversations, bringing together top-tier global media players and their counterparts in fast-growing markets. Targeted sectors include mobile, broadband, traditional television, print, entertainment, news, music, advertising & marketing, venture capital & equity finance, with special emphasis on markets in the Middle East, the Subcontinent, East Asia and China.

“The Abu Dhabi Media Summit is nothing but the natural progression of the promising vision of Abu Dhabi government that is keen to pursue its leading initiatives in bringing the newest technologies and best practices to the Middle East Region. The great mix of internationally renowned high profile speakers, panelists and guests mirror the commitment of Abu Dhabi Media Company, the event host, to empower media in the Arab world and furnish them with the best global practices.”, Dr. Ali Al Assam said, CEO, KnowledgeView.

One of the major highlights of the second day was the exponential increase in demand for Arabic content in the MENA region. Thus, the need for long-term strategic investment across the sector was under the spotlight and thoroughly talked about in the different sessions and TV shows broadcasting right from the summit, a newly tapped area that KnowledgeView has conveniently started couple of years ago creating the right platforms that allow media and research centers to syndicate content and generate revenues.

“We are delighted to take part in such big regional event that enjoys global ingredients in terms of organization, guests and topics. KnowledgeView has always sensed the needs of the Middle East and North Africa region and been committed to provide the latest solutions and newest technologies to leading media organizations, enterprises and government bodies. Knowledge is the right and the duty of every individual and KnowledgeView makes the knowledge sharing “very” easy. This is our aim and commitment to the communities we operate in. “, he concluded.


The Abu Dhabi Media Summit 2010 was created by the Abu Dhabi Media Company, and leading Abu Dhabi partners, including the Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority, Aldar, Etihad Airways, Mubadala, and twofour54°.