The Arab Media Summit 2024 will kick off on Monday, May 27, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, organized by the Dubai Press Club. The three-day event, under the patronage and presence of Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, will feature key initiatives:

2nd Arab Youth Media Forum (May 27)

22nd Arab Media Forum (May 28–29)

23rd Arab Media Award ceremony (May 28)

4th Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony (May 29)

The Arab Youth Media Forum will gather renowned Arab figures, digital creators, and over 1,000 students from media and creative sectors, aiming to prepare young media talents for a fast-evolving industry. The forum includes panels and master classes to drive innovation and professional excellence.

Featured speakers include Sheikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, representing the King of Bahrain, and Dr. Sultan Al Neyadi, UAE Minister of State for Youth, who will speak in the main session titled "Aspirations of the Youth." The forum’s second edition emphasizes storytelling and digital content creation shaped by technological progress.

The Dubai Media Pioneers Platform, curated by the Dubai Media Council, will showcase sessions led by prominent Emirati media figures, sharing insights and experiences with younger generations to strengthen the industry’s future.

Eight master classes—conducted in partnership with global tech and media giants such as Meta, TikTok, X, YouTube, LinkedIn, SnapChat, Dolby, and VFX Mojo—will equip youth with critical digital and storytelling skills.

About the Summit:
Launched in May 2024 under the leadership of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, the Arab Media Summit serves as the MENA region’s largest media platform. It unifies flagship events like the Arab Media Forum, Youth Forum, Media Awards, and Social Media Influencers Awards, promoting dialogue and innovation across the sector.