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

The Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, is set to host the Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries on 14th and 15th September 2025. This event, themed "Arabic Creativity Reimagined: Innovation in Storytelling and Audience Engagement," aims to highlight the potential of Arabic creative expression on an international platform.

Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of ALC, emphasised the importance of Arabic as a language rich in innovation and imagination. He stated, "Arabic is not only a language of poetry and philosophy, it’s a language of innovation, invention, and imagination. The Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries aims to elevate, safeguard and advance Arabic creativity and to explore opportunities for investment using modern technologies and artificial intelligence. Our goal is to build a new narrative that drives development and fosters cross-cultural dialogue that transcends borders."

The congress will offer various professional activities such as training sessions on artificial intelligence, digital publishing, scriptwriting, audiobook production, and game design. It will also address sustainable business models in the digital era. These activities aim to enhance skills and knowledge among participants.

Interactive sessions will bring together writers, directors, tech experts, and media professionals. Book signings and cultural activities will allow the public to engage directly with content creators. This interaction will help explore the vast possibilities within the Arabic creative industries.

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 covered include digital design, screenwriting, generative AI tools for Arabic content creation, ed-tech, audiobook market dynamics, digital content business models, and game development.

This congress serves as a strategic platform for launching new initiatives and discovering emerging markets. It supports regional talent by connecting creatives with leading institutions. Such efforts contribute significantly to repositioning Arab creative industries globally.

Youth Engagement

The 2025 edition introduces the Congress X Youth Programme aimed at university students. This interactive platform seeks to inspire future cultural leaders through capacity-building initiatives and showcases young talent through the Congress X Youth Innovation Awards.

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

Global Cultural Dialogue

The congress's standalone format reflects ALC's strategic focus on enhancing the role of Arabic in enriching creative industries globally. It reaffirms Abu Dhabi’s status as a hub for cultural innovation.

The two-day event will gather leading Arab and international creatives along with policymakers from cultural sectors. Participants will engage in panel discussions that foster global partnerships aimed at advancing Arabic creative industries.

Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre encourages interested participants to register for this significant event at https://congressaci.com.

With inputs from WAM