The Arab Media Summit 2025, between May 26 and 28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, will bring together more than 6,000 attendees and over 300 speakers representing 26 nations. Hosted by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the summit will discuss the future of media in the Arab region with an emphasis on innovation, technological progress, and youth participation.
Day 3 of the event will see the appearance of some big names like Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan and British television presenter Piers Morgan. Khan will engage in an in-conversation session, drawing his experiences from a lifetime career in Indian cinema. Morgan will also lead a special dialogue session as he shares his insights into media narratives across the world.
The event will also feature top Arab officials, such as the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Prof. Dr. Ahmed El-Tayeb and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. Their presence further highlights the importance of the event as an avenue for cross-cultural exchange and media partnership.
Aside from keynote sessions, the summit will include the official launch of the Film and Gaming Forum, masterclasses in collaboration with international platforms such as Google and TikTok, and the release of the Arab Media Outlook 2025 report. These activities are a testament to Dubai’s drive to become a media innovation and creative industries hub for the region.
