Arab Media Summit 2026 Registration Opens At Dubai Press Club

The Dubai Press Club announced that registration is open for the Arab Media Summit 2026, which will take place from 31 March to 2 April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum.

Recognised as one of the Middle East’s largest media thought-leadership gatherings, the Arab Media Summit brings together senior media figures and specialists. The platform examines how technology, audience habits, and regulation are changing the sector, and supports efforts to advance Arab media in step with global developments.

Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, stressed that pre-registration is compulsory for anyone wishing to attend the 2026 edition, reflecting the strong interest each year from journalists, content creators, executives, and other media professionals from the UAE, wider region, and international markets.

"The Arab Media Summit has become a key annual platform for understanding media transformations and contributing to shaping its future. Pre-registration is the only way to secure participation in this major event," she said. Al Mulla noted that this process helps manage demand and maintain organised access to sessions.

Al Mulla said that registration opens today, 16 January, and closes on 30 March 2026, adding that no registration will be accepted once the Summit begins. Interested participants are invited to register through the official Dubai Press Club website www.dpc.org.ae.

Al Mulla added that preparations for the next Arab Media Summit are nearing completion. Work is proceeding under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, to deliver an edition that reflects the Summit’s standing.

The Organising Committee is designing a programme of detailed sessions on current industry issues, including digital change, media ethics, and public communication. Discussions will also explore how Arab media can support economic development and public awareness, while keeping pace with rapid shifts in content production and distribution technologies.

Jassem Al Salty, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, underlined the operational importance of early sign-up. "The Summit attracts wide participation each year from media leaders, decision-makers, and experts. Pre-registration enables the Organising Committee to manage attendance effectively and provide an environment that supports meaningful professional dialogue," he said.

Al Salty noted that events held under the umbrella of the Arab Media Summit have hosted political leaders, senior editors, writers, influencers, and digital creators from across the region. These gatherings provide a platform to analyse sector challenges, review new opportunities, and discuss how the future of Arab media can respond to changing audience expectations.

With inputs from WAM