Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the 24th edition of the Arab Media Summit 2026 begins today at the Dubai World Trade Centre and will continue through September 17.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s edition has attracted significant attention from Arab and international media circles, reflecting the scale of participation, the diversity of the program, and the range of issues set for discussion. The strong interest also highlights the summit\u2019s established position as one of the region\u2019s leading platforms for examining the present and future of the media industry.<\/p>\n
The opening hours of the day saw noticeable early activity, with media professionals and content creators from different parts of the world arriving at the summit venue around four hours before the official opening.<\/p>\n
Many participants began touring the event space, conducting interviews, producing media coverage, and carrying out live broadcasts, creating an energetic atmosphere that reflected the strong interest surrounding this year\u2019s edition from the outset.<\/p>\n
The early engagement also underscores the growing momentum of the Arab Media Summit, particularly with the expanding participation of media organizations, industry professionals, and content creators from across the region and beyond.<\/p>\n
The 24th edition carries particular significance because of the scale and quality of international participation, while also standing as the largest edition in the summit\u2019s history in terms of attendance and the breadth of its activities.<\/p>\n
The summit also comes at an important time, as the world experiences rapid geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts. These developments are having a direct impact on the media industry, influencing content production, audience behavior, and the way people interact with different platforms.<\/p>\n
These changes are expected to feature prominently in the summit\u2019s discussions, especially as the global media sector continues to evolve and faces growing pressure to adapt its tools, methods, and strategies to new realities.<\/p>\n
The summit will feature a high-level lineup led by Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, who will participate as a keynote speaker.<\/p>\n
A number of senior officials, decision-makers, and prominent figures from the UAE and around the world are also taking part. Among them are His Excellency Dr. Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to His Highness the UAE President, and His Excellency Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism.<\/p>\n
Their participation is expected to add further depth to the summit\u2019s sessions, particularly as discussions focus on the future of media and its role in responding to regional and global developments.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s summit features eight specialized forums covering a wide range of topics related to media, communication, and content creation.<\/p>\n
The program includes the Arab Media Forum, the Government Communication Forum, which is being held as part of the summit for the first time, as well as the Arab Youth Media Forum, the Film Forum, and the Gaming Forum.<\/p>\n
The agenda also includes the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, Dubai PodFest, and the Euronews Forum, which is being hosted outside Europe for the first time.<\/p>\n
The diverse program reflects the summit\u2019s focus on keeping pace with developments across modern media, while creating space for broader discussions about content, emerging platforms, and the rapid transformation of the media landscape.<\/p>\n
The Arab Media Summit will conclude by honoring winners of several prominent media awards, celebrating excellence and creativity across different areas of the industry.<\/p>\n
The honors will include the Arab Media Award, which marks its silver jubilee this year, along with the Arab Youth Media Award \u201cIbda\u2019a\u201d in its 10th edition, in addition to the Arab Social Media Influencers Awards.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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