Dubai: The Arab Media Summit 2025, hosted by the Dubai Press Club, will take place from May 26 to 28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, attracting over 6,000 participants and 300 speakers from across the Arab world and beyond.
The event focuses on the future of media, emphasizing AI, social platforms, and the economic potential of film and gaming. Across 175+ sessions and 35+ workshops, global and regional leaders will explore media’s transformation in a digital, data-centric age.
The Summit features three flagship events:
Arab Youth Media Forum
Arab Media Forum
Arab Social Media Influencers Summit
Each forum explores youth empowerment, media evolution, storytelling rooted in Arab identity, and the rise of digital influencers. New this year is the Film and Gaming Forum, reflecting Dubai’s growing role in creative industries.
Prominent speakers include Piers Morgan, Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, and high-level Arab dignitaries such as the Prime Minister of Lebanon, Syria’s Foreign Minister, and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar. The event also welcomes voices from academia, literature, and tech.
Masterclasses will be hosted in collaboration with Google, TikTok, Instagram, and Disney, ensuring young professionals gain world-class insights. The Arab Media Outlook 2025 will also be launched, offering data on regional trends and investment opportunities.
Three awards will be presented:
Arab Youth Media Award
Arab Media Award (with 2,900+ entries)
Arab Social Media Influencers Award
Held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and guided by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed, the Summit aims to shape meaningful content that reflects Arab identity and anticipates global shifts.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Dubai Media Council Vice Chairperson, emphasized the importance of film and gaming in the Arab world and confirmed the summit's forward-looking agenda amid rising AI and digital innovation.
Key Speakers & Agenda Highlights by Day:
Day 1 – May 26 (Arab Youth Media Forum):
Focus: Youth, education, and media’s future
Zaki Nusseibeh – Cultural Advisor to UAE President
Elias Bou Saab – Lebanese MP, EVP at AUD
Dr. Yasar Jarrar – Board Member, MBR School of Government
Saud Alsanousi – Kuwaiti Novelist
Saeb Eigner – Art Historian
Day 2 – May 27 (Arab Media Forum):
Focus: Strategic media dialogue & Arabic content
Keynotes:
Grand Imam Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar
Nawaf Salam, Lebanese PM
Panels:
Ministers from Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, and UAE
Media Leaders: CNN Arabic, Reuters, Arab News, international guests
Day 3 – May 28 (Arab Social Media Influencers Summit):
Focus: Social media, algorithms, and digital trends
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed
Dr. Anwar Gargash, UAE Presidential Advisor
Piers Morgan, British Broadcaster
Saif Ali Khan, Bollywood Actor
Mona Al Marri, Dubai Media Council