Dubai Press Club reveals expanded programme for Arab Media Summit

The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has unveiled details of the Arab Media Summit 2026, the region’s largest media gathering, uniting media professionals, tech experts, academics, content creators and influencers.

It will take place from March 31 to April 2 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

For the first time, the Summit will feature around 10 forums under one umbrella, reflecting a vision of media as an integrated ecosystem.

Key events include the Arab Media Forum, Government Communication Forum, Arab Youth Media Forum, eGaming Forum, Film Forum, and Arab Social Media Influencers Summit.

Additionally, the Summit will collaborate with the Financial Times on the 'FT Global Affairs and Business Council – Dubai Edition' and will host Reuters’ 'Future of News Forum', alongside workshops and training sessions with leading digital technology experts.

Mona Ghanem AlMarri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, and President of the Dubai Press Club, said that the Summit has become a comprehensive strategic platform that goes beyond traditional conferences, reflecting the UAE’s vision for media as a driver of development, awareness and influence.

The Government Communication Forum, organised for the first time, adds a strategic dimension to the Summit, reflecting its evolution and alignment with developments in media and communication.

The DXB500 programme will also mark a key milestone, featuring a Masterclass with Singapore’s Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, as well as sessions with leading media institutions, combining academic expertise with practical applications.

It will also mark the graduation of DXB500 participants, a programme that develops the skills of government communication leaders in Dubai, helping them navigate rapid media changes, enhance messaging and strengthen the city’s media presence.