The organising committee of the Arab Media Summit has announced that Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa will serve as the keynote speaker at the upcoming Arab Media Forum. The event is scheduled to take place from September 15 to September 17, 2026, at the Dubai World Trade Centre under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the follow-up of Sheikh Ahmed Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council. This forum is a part of the 2026 Arab Media Summit, marking it as the largest edition since the event’s inception.
Summit Details and Scope
The 24th Arab Media Summit will commence in Dubai on Tuesday. Representing the largest edition to date, the summit will continue through 17 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, stated that this year’s edition brings together an unprecedented breadth of participants as the region and the world undergo significant geopolitical, economic, and technological shifts that are currently reshaping the media landscape.
Strategic Objectives
- The 24th edition will feature eight specialised forums.
- Participants will explore methods to strengthen the competitiveness of Arab media.
- The summit aims to integrate ideas, experiences, and international best practices.
- The event focuses on fostering new, collaborative opportunities across the industry.