The Media Oasis project, launched by the Saudi Ministry of Media, has been nominated for the United Nations World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) 2024 Prizes.
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) selected the project to represent Saudi Arabia in the government media sector category.
The nomination comes a year after the project’s launch in 2023, joining over a thousand global projects nominated for this year's prize.
Additionally, Media Oasis's nomination as the sole government representative from the Kingdom in the media sector category reflects the collaborative efforts of the Ministry of Media and its partners from the government and private sectors.
These efforts have been evident in the Oasis's five local and international editions, highlighting the importance of joint work in showcasing the achievements of the Kingdom's major national transformation projects to the world.
The Media Oasis project has gained both local and international prominence, coinciding with the Kingdom's participation in several global events and hosting several international and regional conferences.
The first edition of the Oasis was held in conjunction with the 32nd Arab Summit in Jeddah on May 18-19, 2023. The second edition took place alongside the annual Grand Hajj Symposium on June 20-22, 2023. The third edition was held in New Delhi from September 9 to 11, 2023, coinciding with the Kingdom's participation in the G20 Leaders' Summit and the official visit of Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, to India.
The fourth edition occurred in Diriyah, Riyadh, from November 9 to 11, 2023, coinciding with the Kingdom's hosting of the Saudi-African Summit and the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit. The fifth edition was held in conjunction with the Kingdom's participation in the 173rd General Assembly meeting to determine the host country for Expo 2030.
Through Media Oasis, the ministry provides a dedicated and convenient space for local and international media outlets and journalists to carry out media coverage of official and significant events from the center of key national projects and cover events hosted by the Kingdom.
Media Oasis has attracted over 9,800 guests worldwide in its five editions. It has been covered by over 455 media outlets and attended by over 2,600 national and international journalists representing over 70 countries who published over 440 news articles. Additionally, over 380 presenters representing over 65 government entities participated in the event.
