Held under the patronage of Mohammed bin Rashid and under the direction of Ahmed bin Mohammed
Leading National Institutions Participate in Supporting the Arab Media Summit 2026
- 13 national institutions strengthen their partnerships with the Arab Media Summit, to be held from September 15 to 17
- A group of leading Dubai institutions in the transport, trade, energy, aviation, banking, telecommunications, judiciary and future cities sectors are partners in the largest edition of the Summit
- Broad participation reflects Dubai’s model based on complementary roles and partnership across sectors
- Mona Al Marri: “Our national institutions have shaped a success story recognized worldwide for its excellence.. and strengthened the positive impact of Dubai’s soft power on the global stage”
- Mattar Al Tayer: “The media are an essential partner in the development process due to their role in keeping pace with economic, social and technological transformations”
Marwan bin Ghalita: “The media are a partner in shaping and telling Dubai’s inspiring success stories, conveying them to the world and reinforcing its message as a city of action”
- Mohammad Lootah: “Economic media play an important role in strengthening confidence and consolidating the position of cities as global centers for trade and investment”
Dr Abdullah Busnad: “The media are our partner in driving growth and creating opportunities.. and the Arab Media Summit represents an important platform for highlighting the role of the media in raising awareness of economic transformations”
Hussein Lootah: “The Summit represents an influential platform for highlighting the role of the media in keeping pace with the major transformations taking place around the world.. and we are pleased to be partners in supporting an Arab dialogue that shapes the contours of the future economy”
- Fahad Al Hassawi: “We look forward to supporting a platform that brings together media, technology and innovation and opens the way for meaningful dialogue on the future of content and artificial intelligence”
- Hisham Al Qassim: “We are pleased to be a partner of the region’s largest media gathering in its new format, which uniquely brings together numerous specialized forums and related events under one platform”
- Dr Saif Al Suwaidi: “Our partnership at the Arab Media Summit strengthens integration between the judiciary and the media to build a more aware and knowledgeable society”
Petrus Petrus: “Dubai has consolidated its position as a global hub bringing together peoples, cultures and ideas, while the media play a major role as one of the most important bridges that strengthen this communication”
Mariam Al Mulla: “Working in a spirit of teamwork.. an authentic approach that has strengthened Dubai’s record of achievements across various fields”
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, August 23, 2026: As preparations continue for the upcoming edition of the Arab Media Summit 2026, scheduled to take place from September 15 to 17 under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, and under the direction of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the Dubai Press Club, the organizer of the Summit, announced the addition of nine new entities to the list of sponsors for this edition. They are: the Roads and Transport Authority, Transport Partner; Dubai Chambers, Global Trade Partner; ENOC Group, Energy Partner; Dubai Customs, Trade and Economy Partner; Emirates, Aviation Partner; Emirates NBD, Banking Partner; Dubai Courts, Pioneering Partner; Dubai Municipality, Future Cities Partner; and “du,” Communications Partner.
Positive Impact of the Media
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Director General of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club and Chairperson of the Organizing Committee of the Arab Media Summit, welcomed the strategic partnership between the Summit and its sponsoring entities and what it represents in terms of a deep understanding of the role of the media and its significant impact in directing societies toward the future, as well as the importance of the Summit as the largest specialized professional event bringing together leading political, intellectual and media figures under one roof to discuss ways to enhance the contribution of the media as a key driver of development and prosperity in the Arab world.
She said: “Our national institutions have shaped a success story recognized worldwide for its excellence.. and strengthened the positive impact of Dubai’s soft power on the global stage. Today, we are pleased to welcome a group of national institutions that have contributed to shaping this inspiring story, reaffirming their awareness of the value and impact of the media in supporting the development process and their commitment to expanding positive media influence throughout the Arab world, by promoting an advanced and competitive professional approach fundamentally based on the values and ethics of responsible media work, delivering a constructive message that enables Arab citizens to keep pace with the global development around them and encourages them to play an advanced role in shaping the future.”
Media as a Development Partner
His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, affirmed that the media are an essential partner in the development process, given their role in transmitting knowledge, enhancing community awareness, highlighting achievements and keeping pace with economic, social and technological transformations. He noted that the Arab Media Summit represents an important platform for strengthening dialogue and exchanging expertise, as well as exploring opportunities offered by modern technologies and artificial intelligence in developing media content, thereby contributing to enhancing the competitiveness of Arab media and their ability to meet the requirements of the future.
He said that the Authority’s continued partnership with the Arab Media Summit comes in line with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the UAE, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, “may God protect him,” which regards the media as an active partner in achieving sustainable development, and reinforces the leading position that Dubai has established as an influential center for the Arab media industry and a platform that brings together media leaders, decision-makers and experts to explore the future of media and discuss the rapid transformations in the media landscape in light of successive technological and digital developments. He noted that this partnership confirms the importance of integration between the media and transport sectors, as well as the role of the integrated and sustainable transport system in supporting the sustainable development taking place in the Emirate of Dubai, strengthening its ability to host major events and providing participants and visitors with a smooth and safe mobility experience.
His Excellency Engineer Marwan Ahmed bin Ghalita, Director General of Dubai Municipality, said: “Leading future cities are not built through infrastructure and technology alone, but through an integrated urban system that places people, awareness and knowledge at its core. This is why the media play an important role in informing society about the transformations reshaping our cities and our daily lives.”
He added: “The media today are a partner in shaping and telling the inspiring success stories of the UAE and Dubai and conveying them to the world; a partner that contributes to reinforcing Dubai’s approach and message as a city built on action and achievement, and that welcomes talented minds, innovators and competencies to shape the future. We are proud to be the Future Cities Partner of the Arab Media Summit. This partnership reflects Dubai Municipality’s commitment to supporting an exceptional elite platform launched from Dubai to explore the future of media, shape its pathways and contours in the Arab world, and bring together leading Arab media figures and voices capable of creating an ambitious Arab narrative for more sustainable cities and a better quality of life.”
Importance of Economic Media
His Excellency Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, Director General of Dubai Chambers, said: “Influential economic media constitute an essential bridge between markets, opportunities and the business community, and play an important role in strengthening confidence and consolidating the position of cities as global centers for trade and investment. Our partnership with the Arab Media Summit reflects Dubai Chambers’ commitment to supporting platforms that bring together thought leaders, media and economic figures, contribute to highlighting the promising opportunities offered by Dubai, support the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and consolidate the emirate’s position as a global business center.”
Media and Economic Transformations
His Excellency Dr Abdullah Busnad, Director General of Dubai Customs, said: “The Arab Media Summit represents an important platform for highlighting the role of the media in raising awareness of economic transformations and emphasizing the importance of trade in driving growth and creating opportunities. Our partnership with the Summit as the Trade and Economy Partner confirms the role of Dubai Customs in facilitating trade, strengthening business community confidence and economic competitiveness, supporting the objectives of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and consolidating Dubai’s position as a global center for trade and investment.”
The Role of the Media in Supporting Community Awareness
His Excellency Dr Saif Ghanem Al Suwaidi, Director General of Dubai Courts, affirmed that the participation of Dubai Courts as the Pioneering Partner of the Arab Media Summit 2026 reflects its belief in the importance of integration between judicial and media institutions and the role of influential media in supporting community awareness and enhancing access to legal knowledge for all segments of society.
He said: “The Arab Media Summit represents a leading platform that brings together leaders, decision-makers, experts and influencers in the media landscape. We are proud of our partnership with the Dubai Press Club in this event, which has established itself as a platform for dialogue and shaping the future of media in the region.”
He added: “Our partnership is based on a vision that regards the media as an active partner in enhancing awareness and building a more knowledgeable society, and that keeping pace with the rapid transformations in the media industry opens new horizons for presenting legal and judicial knowledge in modern and innovative ways capable of reaching audiences and engaging with them effectively.” He emphasized that Dubai Courts, through its strategic partnerships, continues to support initiatives that bring together specialized expertise and media capabilities and contribute to developing meaningful and reliable content that meets Dubai’s aspirations and its global standing.
Empowering the Media
Hisham Abdullah Al Qassim, Vice Chairman of the Board and Managing Director of Emirates NBD Group, said: “Emirates NBD is pleased to reaffirm its support for the Arab Media Summit in its 24th edition as the Banking Partner. As a leading national financial institution, we are committed to empowering the media, recognizing its central role and significant influence in shaping the future and narrative of our region. The Summit represents the largest media gathering in the region and therefore provides a key platform for communication among representatives of Arab media, facilitating the exchange of ideas and discussions on current challenges and important media opportunities. We are pleased with this year’s edition of the Summit in its new format, which uniquely brings together numerous specialized forums and related events under one platform.”
An Influential Media Platform
Hussein Sultan Lootah, Chief Executive Officer of ENOC Group, said: “Dubai’s journey toward the future is based on an integrated system that brings together vision, innovation, sustainability and effective partnership across sectors. The Arab Media Summit represents an influential platform for highlighting the role of the media in keeping pace with the major transformations taking place around the world, including the future of energy and sustainability. We are pleased to be the Energy Partner of the Summit, in support of a more informed Arab dialogue on the issues shaping the contours of the future economy.”
The Relationship Between Media and Technology
Fahad Al Hassawi, Chief Executive Officer of “du,” also emphasized that “the media shape how societies view themselves and how the world views them. Technology enhances this role by enabling ideas to cross borders, connecting cultures and reaching audiences in ways that were not previously possible. Through our partnership with the Arab Media Summit, we look forward to supporting a platform that brings together media, technology and innovation and opens the way for meaningful dialogue on the future of content, artificial intelligence and digital platforms, and their role in building a more connected, innovative and influential media ecosystem.”
Strengthening Communication
Petrus Petrus, Executive Vice President, Marketing, Brand and Corporate Communications at Emirates, said: “Dubai has established its position as a global hub that brings together peoples, cultures and ideas, while the media play a pivotal role as one of the most important bridges that strengthen this communication. Our partnership with the Arab Media Summit reflects our firm commitment to supporting major initiatives that extend from Dubai to the world and reinforce its position as a global city that embraces talent, ideas and creativity and opens new horizons for communication and impact.”
Consolidating Dubai’s Media Position
Mariam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, expressed her sincere thanks and appreciation for the support provided by the Summit’s partners in this edition, saying: “Working in a spirit of teamwork and exemplary alignment around objectives aimed at affirming Dubai’s leading position as a major intellectual center from which efforts to shape the future emerge is an authentic approach through which Dubai has strengthened its record of achievements across various fields, including the media sector, where for more than two decades it has continued to consolidate its position as a major center for media activities, with a growing specialized professional community that is the largest of its kind in the region.”
13 National Entities and Institutions Support the Summit
It is worth noting that the 2026 edition of the Summit is supported and sponsored by 13 national entities. The strategic sponsors of this edition previously announced are: “DP World” as the Strategic Partner; Dubai Electricity and Water Authority as the Strategic Sustainability Partner; Mohammed and Obaid Al Mulla Group and American Hospital Dubai as the Strategic Healthcare Partners; and the National Media Authority as the “National Partner.” In addition, nine new leading national economic entities have joined the list of sponsors for this edition: the Roads and Transport Authority, Transport Partner; Dubai Chambers, Global Trade Partner; ENOC Group, Energy Partner; Dubai Customs, Trade and Economy Partner; Emirates, Aviation Partner; Emirates NBD, Banking Partner; Dubai Courts, Pioneering Partner; Dubai Municipality, Future Cities Partner; and Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company “du,” Communications Partner.
These partnerships announced for 2026 strengthen the role of the Arab Media Summit as a platform for constructive dialogue, knowledge exchange and cooperation across sectors. They also reflect Dubai’s exceptional ability to bring together leading government entities, national institutions and companies to support initiatives with regional and global impact.
It is worth noting that the upcoming edition of the Arab Media Summit will be the largest ever since the launch of its first components in 2021. This year, it will bring together under its umbrella eight specialized forums, including: the Arab Media Forum, the Government Communication Forum, the Arab Media Forum for Youth, the Arab Social Media Pioneers Summit, the Electronic Games Forum, the Film Forum, Dubai PodFest, as well as international media forums. The Summit will also continue this year to celebrate excellence and talent through the “Arab Media Award,” which marks its Silver Jubilee this year, the “Arab Media Award for Youth – Ibdaa,” and the “Arab Social Media Pioneers Award.”
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