Objectives of the Association     Developing scientific thought in the field of media and communication and working to develop these sciences and specializations.     Conducting specialized studies and research in various fields of media in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.     Scientific and professional communication between academics, media professionals, and those responsible for media affairs in the Kingdom. Developing professional performance and exchanging local, Arab, and international media experiences.     Providing consultations in the field of media and communication for the public and private sectors.

Programs and Activities of the Association 

•     Organizing the annual media forum.
•     Holding lectures in the fields of media and communication.
•     Holding seminars and workshops.
•     Conducting scientific and applied studies and research.
•     Providing scientific and professional consultations.
•     Organizing the Media Excellence Award.
•     Encouraging writing, translation and publishing.
•     Holding training courses.
•     Publish a peer-reviewed scientific journal.
•     An issue published by a media periodical.
•     Organizing field visits for the association’s employees.
•     Holding exhibitions and conferences.        

Annual Forums of the Association

•     The first is entitled: Saudi media, reality features, and future trends (2003 AD).
•     The second is entitled: The Image of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the World (2004 AD).
•     The third is entitled: Media Education and Training in the Arab World (2005).
•     The fourth is entitled: Media and Crises: Foundations and Strategies (2006 AD).
•     The fifth is entitled: Investment in the media and communication industry (2009).
•     The sixth is entitled: New Media: Theoretical and Applied Challenges (2012 AD).
•     The seventh, entitled: Media and the Economy: Integrating Roles in the Service of Development (2016 AD).
•     The eighth is entitled: Media and Development in Light of Vision 2030 (2019 AD). 
•     The ninth, entitled: Specialized Media in Light of Developments in the Field and the Diversity of Its Methods (2023 AD).      
   

Website of the Association: Click HERE to visit the Saudi Association for Media and Communication website.