The Festival of Media MENA is the region’s edition of the nine years old FOM Global. FOM MENA addresses the region's increasing thirst for expertise and demand for recognition of its own creative talent and work on a global scale. International and regional speakers of the highest caliber will tackle crucial industry issues and themes, offering global expertise and regional insights to the audience. In the evening, a MENA Awards ceremony will recognize the best media work from the region and celebrate the winners. The awards are followed by the after party.