Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and guided by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, the Arab Media Summit 2025 will be held from 26–28 May at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organized by the Dubai Press Club. The event will gather top government officials, media leaders, influencers, and thinkers from across the Arab world and beyond.

Distinguished guests include Dr. Ahmed El Tayeb, Lebanese PM Nawaf Salam, and Syrian FM Asaad Al Shibani. On the final day, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed will deliver a keynote at the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, addressing "Media’s Role in the Age of Algorithms".

Dr. Anwar Gargash will speak on how social and digital platforms are shaping public communication. A significant panel of Arab Ministers of Information will discuss the future of public media and cooperation with the private sector to strengthen the Arab media narrative. Panelists include leaders from Kuwait, Bahrain, Lebanon, Egypt, and the UAE.

Dr. Ghassan Salameh, Lebanon’s Minister of Culture, will discuss regional stability and the media’s contribution. Piers Morgan, a well-known media figure, will also host a special session.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson of the Dubai Media Council, highlighted the summit’s role in addressing fast-changing geopolitical and technological landscapes, encouraging regional collaboration, and fostering media innovation.

Key initiatives include the Arab Media Forum, Arab Youth Media Forum, Arab Media Award, Ibda’a Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit and Award.