Dubai Press Club confirms Arab Media Summit 2026 dates

The Dubai Press Club has announced that the next Arab Media Summit will take place from March 31 to April 2, 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.

This follows the successful 2025 edition, which wrapped up in May, welcoming over 8,000 participants from 26 countries.

It introduced major features, including the launch of the Film and Gaming Forum and the release of the Arab Media Outlook – Future Vision report.

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, said that preparations for the 2026 edition are well underway, with a focus on shaping the future of Arab media through collaboration with leading regional organisations.

The Arab Media Summit has grown into a leading platform for shaping the future of media in the region, featuring key initiatives like the Arab Media Forum, Arab Youth Media Forum, Arab Media Award, Ibda’a Youth Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit.

Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Director of the Dubai Press Club, thanked contributors to the 2025 Summit and added that the 2026 event will continue to empower talent, inspire youth and spotlight technologies driving global media.

Under the patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid, Dubai Press Club will organise the 24th edition of the #ArabMediaSummit 2026 from 31 March to 2 April. pic.twitter.com/iQ2zzVv14n

— نادي دبي للصحافة (@DubaiPressClub) July 14, 2025