24th Arab Media Summit Kicks Off in Dubai with Kuwaiti and International Participation

Dubai, September 15 (KUNA) – The 24th edition of the Arab Media Summit 2026 kicked off today in Dubai, with the participation of Kuwait alongside a distinguished group of ministers, decision-makers, leaders of media and intellectual institutions, content creators, and experts from the region and around the world. Kuwait was represented by the Assistant Minister of Media, Dr. Nasser Muhaisen, on behalf of the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology and Acting Minister of Media and Culture, Omar Al-Omar.

In a statement to the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) on the sidelines of his participation in the summit, Muhaisen emphasized the importance of Kuwait’s involvement in this Arab media gathering, which serves as a vital platform for exchanging views and experiences and discussing the future of the media sector amid rapid regional and global transformations. He noted that Kuwait’s participation reflects a commitment to keeping pace with developments in the media industry and leveraging the experiences and expertise presented to enhance media work and strengthen its capacity to address rapid technological and digital changes, particularly artificial intelligence technologies.

Muhaisen praised the outstanding organization of the summit and its broad participation by officials, media leaders, experts, and content creators, underscoring the significance of such forums in fostering cooperation and knowledge exchange among Arab media institutions and supporting efforts to develop an Arab media capable of meeting future demands.

The 2026 Arab Media Summit, organized by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and guided by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, will continue until Thursday at the Dubai World Trade Centre.

This year’s edition is the largest in the summit’s history, bringing together more than 400 speakers from 23 countries and approximately 10,000 media professionals and stakeholders. Its program includes over 175 discussion and dialogue sessions and 35 media events, with the participation of around 250 media institutions, to explore the future of media and the rapid transformations in technology, artificial intelligence, and digital platforms.

The summit features a number of specialized forums and events focused on media, government communications, content creation, film, and video games, with participation from ministers, officials, media institution leaders, experts, and content creators. The current edition also celebrates the Silver Jubilee of the Arab Media Award and honors winners of its 25th edition. (End) S.K.M./N.A.A.