Submissions open for 25th Arab Media Award nominees

Submissions are open for the 25th edition of the Arab Media Award, Dubai Press Club announced on Sunday, adding that it will be until January 17, 2026.

The award is held annually 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 Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.

Submissions are divided into two categories, one for Arab journalism and the other for visual media. Each category is then divided into sub-categories to highlight diverse aspects of the industry’s profound expansion and transformation.

The Arab Journalism Award includes four sub-categories, namely political journalism, economic journalism, investigative reporting, and best columnist. The Visual Media Award includes five sub-categories, namely best economic programme, best social programme, best cultural programme, best documentary project, and best sports programme.

Additionally, the Arab Media Award features a special category – the ‘Media Personality of the Year,’ selected by the Award's Board of Directors to recognise a prominent Arab media figure whose work has significantly enriched the regional media landscape.

Nominations are open to individuals and media organisations from across the Arab world via the award's online link.

Submissions will be screened and judged according to meticulous criteria through a process marked by the highest levels of integrity and transparency.

The winners will be announced during a ceremony held as part of the Arab Media Summit in Dubai to be held between March 31 to April 2, 2026.