23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: British broadcaster Morgan to headline 2025 Arabic Media Summit
Renowned British journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan, the Grand Imam of Al Azhar and the Lebanese Prime Minister will headline the Arabic Media Summit, which will takes place in Dubai from May 26 to 28.
The 23rd edition will bring together leading media figures, political leaders, and cultural influencers at the event, which has been expanded from two to three days.
The Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs, ministers of culture and media from across the region, including Qatar, Lebanon, Egypt, Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE, will also take part.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Dubai Press Club noted that each of the three days will feature a distinct theme.
Creativity Award
The first day will be dedicated to youth under the Arab Media Youth Forum, bringing together prominent Arab and international media professionals with emerging talent from across the Arab world. It will also host the Creativity Award, now in its ninth cycle, which focuses on university-level media innovation across the UAE and the region.
The second day will centre around the main Arab Media Forum, featuring a packed agenda of discussions with key political, economic, and media figures. Piers Morgan is expected to moderate a session, while several closed-door discussions are planned for elite journalists and high-level stakeholders. The forum will delve into pressing regional and global media issues, with participation from over 200 professionals representing leading newspapers, TV networks, and digital platforms.
According to Maitha Buhumaid, a member of the organising committee, the summit will welcome speakers from over 26 countries, featuring more than 300 participants. 'This year, we will host over 175 main sessions and 35 workshops in partnership with major media institutions, including top digital platforms,' she said.
New to this year's summit is the Film and Electronic Games Forum, launched by the Dubai Film and Electronic Games Office. Hisham Al-Elma, also a member of the organizing committee, described the initiative as a strategic move to establish Dubai as a global hub for cinematic and gaming industries. Industry giants such as Netflix, Amazon, and Japan's Square Enix will conduct exclusive masterclasses, while acclaimed creatives like filmmaker Ali Mostafa, actress Huda Hussein, and Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan are set to attend.
The final day will spotlight social media through the Arab Social Media Summit, which will celebrate influential Arab content creators and storytellers through special awards. The day will also include sessions with leading Arab and international drama celebrities and gaming influencers, reflecting the UAE's ambition to position itself as a leader in media and technological innovation.
The 2025 Arabic Media Summit promises a dynamic and comprehensive program, reinforcing Dubai's role as a regional and global center for media, culture, and innovation.
