Leaders, innovators to shape region's media future at Arab Media Summit

Dubai Press Club has unveiled the full agenda for the Arab Media Summit 2025, which will bring together the region’s most influential voices in journalism, digital content, and communication to chart a new future for the region’s media.

The event, running from May 26-28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will bring together over 300 speakers, more than 6,000 participants, and will include over 175 main sessions and more than 35 workshops.

Delegates from 26 countries will share experiences, knowledge and global best practices. The Summit will also see the signing of five Arab-international media agreements.

The three-day agenda includes the Arab Youth Media Forum on May 26, which will feature a ceremony honouring the winners of the Ibda’a – Arab Youth Media Award. The Arab Media Forum, set to take place on May 27, will host the Arab Media Award and recognise the Media Personality of the Year. On 28 May, the Summit will conclude with the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit (ASMIS), which will coincide with the presentation of the Arab Social Media Influencers Award.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit said, "The Arab Media Summit 2025 further reinforces Dubai’s position as the capital of Arab media and strengthens its standing as a leading venue for industry dialogue."

Al Marri also announced the launch of the Film and Gaming Forum, which will take place alongside the Summit. She said the new forum has been developed in response to the growing importance of film and gaming as creative and economic drivers, and Dubai’s emergence as a major player in the growth of the two sectors across the Arab world.

Another highlight of the Summit will be the launch of the Arab Media Outlook 2025 report, a flagship Dubai Press Club initiative. The annual report provides timely, data-driven insights into the trends transforming the region’s media industry, offering a vital resource for policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, innovators, and professionals.

Dr. Maitha Buhumaid, Secretary General of the Arab Media Award and Vice Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit said "Arab Media Summit 2025 has been designed to offer a comprehensive programme that brings together leading voices from the media industry and related sectors."

Ahmed bin Mohammed, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council added, "The Arab Media Summit 2025 marks a new strategic milestone in Dubai’s integrated vision to build a dynamic Arab media landscape — one that is equipped to respond to global shifts and shape impactful content that reflects the region’s identity and future aspirations."