Abu Dhabi To Host Congress Of Arabic And Creative Industries On 14th September 2025

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is organising the Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries on 14th and 15th September 2025. The event will focus on "Arabic Creativity Reimagined: Innovation in Storytelling and Audience Engagement." This congress aims to highlight the richness of Arabic creative expression while promoting sustainable development in cultural and economic sectors.

Participants can expect a variety of professional activities, including workshops on artificial intelligence, digital publishing, scriptwriting, audiobook production, and game design. Additionally, discussions will address sustainable business models in the digital era. The congress aims to foster Arab participation in creative industries by exploring new perspectives.

The event will feature tracks for Professional Capacity Building in collaboration with global entities like Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), TikTok, Adobe, and Sard Writers’ Room. Topics will include digital design, screenwriting, generative AI tools for Arabic content creation, ed-tech, audiobook market dynamics, digital content business models, and game development.

The congress serves as a strategic platform to launch initiatives and discover emerging markets. It supports regional talent by connecting creatives with leading institutions. This effort contributes to repositioning Arab creative industries globally.

The two-day programme will gather leading Arab and international creatives along with cultural and media policymakers. Innovation leaders, technology executives, and content creators from Abu Dhabi and beyond will also participate. Attendees can engage in panel discussions, workshops, and knowledge exchange opportunities that promote global partnerships.

Interactive sessions will bring together writers, directors, tech experts, and media professionals. Public engagement activities such as book signings will allow direct interaction with content creators while exploring the vast potential of Arabic creative industries.

Youth Programme Highlights

The 2025 edition introduces the Congress X Youth Programme for university students. This interactive platform aims to inspire future cultural and creative leaders through capacity-building initiatives. It includes the Congress X Youth Innovation Awards and showcases emerging young talent.

This youth-focused initiative represents a strategic investment in creative futures by offering young participants opportunities to connect with professionals. It provides exposure and recognition on a global stage.

Strategic Goals

The congress's standalone format reflects ALC's focus on enhancing the role of Arabic in enriching creative industries. It also reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s status as a global hub for cultural innovation. Dr. Ali Bin Tamim stated that "Arabic is not only a language of poetry and philosophy; it’s a language of innovation."

He added that the congress aims to elevate Arabic creativity using modern technologies like artificial intelligence. The goal is to build narratives that drive development while fostering cross-cultural dialogue without borders.

With inputs from WAM