Riyadh: The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) participated in the Saudi Media Forum 2026 held in Riyadh, featuring a dedicated pavilion at the accompanying exhibition.
According to Saudi Press Agency, the pavilion showcased a wide array of written and visual news content, offering attendees a comprehensive overview of Saudi Arabia's historical and developmental journey. This was facilitated through smart screens that displayed an impressive collection of both historical and modern photographs.
The pavilion was designed to highlight SPA's news production capabilities through various key statistics. It also offered a glimpse into the past by displaying the first issue of Umm Al-Qura newspaper and showcasing early image transmission devices and cameras, which played a significant role in the agency's history.
Furthermore, the pavilion emphasized the SPA Academy's pivotal role in nurturing emerging media talent. A special feature of the pavilion was a photographer's platform, which presented an array of exceptional images captured by SPA photographers during major events and official coverages, underscoring the agency's commitment to quality journalism.