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Gulf Today
2 days ago
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- Gulf Today
Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2025 begins in Dubai
The Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2025 commenced on Wednesday in Dubai, marking the concluding day of the Arab Media Summit 2025. The event attracts a wide audience of decision-makers, content creators and digital media professionals. Recognised as the region's leading event for social media influencers, the summit aims to spotlight the talents and expertise of Arab influencers across diverse digital platforms. The agenda for the final day of the Arab Media Summit features approximately 45 events, including media dialogues, workshops, keynote addresses and panel discussions. Among the highlights is a keynote address by Sheikha Latifa Bint Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, exploring the theme of: 'Media's Role in the Age of Algorithms'. Summit discussions shed light on the realities of social media platforms, highlighting inspiring success stories of how ideas have evolved from passion to global outreach and from ambition to entrepreneurial ventures. The Dubai Press Club will host the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, an initiative honouring individuals who have effectively used digital media tools to positively impact their communities. WAM
Hi Dubai
3 days ago
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- Hi Dubai
Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2025 Kicks Off in Dubai
The Arab Social Media Influencers Summit 2025 opened today in Dubai, drawing top content creators, decision-makers, and digital media professionals for a powerful close to the Arab Media Summit 2025. Recognised as the region's premier gathering for social media influencers, the summit highlights the evolving role of digital creators and the growing impact of Arab voices across online platforms. This year's final-day agenda features around 45 events, including panel discussions, workshops, keynote speeches, and media dialogues. One of the summit's key moments was a keynote by H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Her address focused on 'Media's Role in the Age of Algorithms', offering insights into the intersection of culture, content, and technology. Throughout the day, sessions spotlighted the transformative power of digital media—sharing stories of how influencers have turned passion projects into global brands and community-focused ventures. The summit also hosted the Arab Social Media Influencers Award ceremony, led by the Dubai Press Club. The initiative celebrates individuals who have used digital platforms to drive meaningful social impact across the Arab world. As the Arab Media Summit concludes, the Influencers Summit underscores Dubai's growing role as a hub for media innovation and creative talent in the digital age. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Broadcast Pro
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Broadcast Pro
Arab Media Summit 2025 commences in Dubai
The summit is hosting guests and participants from 26 countries both in the region and globally. The Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2025 has commenced in Dubai under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Running until May 28, the event is bringing together nearly 8,000 media professionals, including ministers, prominent media figures, editors-in-chief, heads of media organisations, influencers, content creators, academics and technology experts from across the UAE and the wider Arab world. As the region's largest media thought leadership platform, the three-day summit serves as a hub for dialogue and collaboration, addressing both opportunities and challenges in the rapidly evolving global media landscape. With more than 300 speakers, 175 sessions, and over 35 workshops on the agenda, AMS 2025 offers an expansive platform for in-depth discussion and strategic insight. Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee, welcomed attendees and speakers, underscoring the urgency of a future-focused media vision. She highlighted the foundational role of the Arab Media Forum over the past two decades and the importance of adapting to new realities shaped by artificial intelligence and immersive technologies. Al Marri emphasized the need for ambitious, youth-driven strategies that enhance the Arab media's contribution to regional and global development. In her address, Her Excellency also congratulated the winners of this year's Arab Media Award, Ibda'a – Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Award, celebrating outstanding contributions from across the Arab world. This year's summit is distinguished by the participation of high-profile Arab figures, including His Eminence the Grand Imam Prof. Dr Ahmed El-Tayeb, Sheikh of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, and His Excellency Nawaf Salam, Prime Minister of Lebanon. The event is also hosting numerous ministers, senior officials, and media leaders from 26 countries. Among the summit's key highlights is the launch of the Film and Gaming Forum, an initiative of the Dubai Films and Games Commission, alongside the unveiling of the 'Arab Media Outlook – Future Vision 2024–2028' report. This publication offers data-driven insights into regional media trends, technological adoption, and shifting audience behaviours. The summit's packed schedule features closed media sessions with prominent leaders, the signing of new cooperation agreements between Arab and international media institutions, and four media retreats aimed at developing strategic visions for television, print, digital media, and podcasting. Awards ceremonies for the Arab Media Award, Ibda'a – Arab Youth Media Award, and Arab Social Media Influencers Award will also take place during the summit, following thousands of submissions from across the region.
