Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced nine leading national institutions as new partners for the Arab Media Summit 2026, which will take place from 15th to 17th September.
The newly announced partners include RTA as Mobility Partner, Dubai Chambers as Global Commerce Partner, ENOC Group as Energy Partner, Dubai Customs as Trade and Economic Partner, Emirates as Airline Partner, Emirates NBD as Banking Partner, Dubai Courts as Leading Partner, Dubai Municipality as Future City Partner and du as Telecommunication Partner.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, President of Dubai Press Club and Chairperson of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, said the partnerships reflect growing recognition of the media’s role in supporting development, informing society and helping audiences understand global economic, social and technological changes.
Representatives of the partner organisations highlighted the connection between media and their respective sectors, including mobility, urban development, trade, finance, energy, technology, aviation and judicial awareness. They also emphasised the Summit’s role in encouraging dialogue around artificial intelligence, digital transformation and the future of Arab media.
A total of 13 organisations are supporting the 2026 edition. Previously announced partners include DP World, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, National Media Authority, Mohamed and Obaid Almulla Group and American Hospital Dubai.
The upcoming edition is expected to be the largest Arab Media Summit held to date and will bring several specialised events together under one platform.
These include the Arab Media Forum, Government Communication Forum, Arab Youth Media Forum, Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, Films Forum, Games Forum and Dubai PodFest, alongside several international media forums.
The Summit will also recognise achievements and emerging talent through the Arab Media Award, which celebrates its silver jubilee this year, as well as the Arab Social Media Influencers Award and Ibda’a – Arab Youth Media Award.
The partnerships further support Dubai’s position as a regional media hub and provide a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between media professionals, government entities and businesses.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
