Dubai World Trade Centre - Sheikh Zayed Rd Dubai
By Taxi
Designated drop-off points in front of main halls
By Car
Free parking available at Zabeel Plaza
By Metro
Al Khail Station - Exit 3
Frequently Asked Questions
The Arab Media Summit 2026 will take place from 15 to 17 September at Zabeel Halls 4, 5 and 6 at the Dubai World Trade Centre, bringing together leading decision-makers, media figures, thought leaders, content creators and industry experts from across the region and beyond.
The Summit is open to media professionals, industry leaders, content creators and those working across media, government communication, technology and emerging media sectors, as well as representatives of local, regional and international media organisations. Registration requests can be submitted through the ‘Register Now’ page on the Summit website.
Yes. Summit guests can access all sessions and accompanying events with their Summit badge, except for closed sessions and media evenings, which are by invitation only.
The 2026 edition will be the largest in the history of the Arab Media Summit, with an expanded programme featuring a broader range of specialised forums and events under its umbrella. The Summit will also host the Arab Media Award ceremony, marking 25 years since the Award’s launch.
This year, the Arab Media Summit introduces its most extensive format to date. While previous editions dedicated each day to a specific event, the expanded 2026 edition will feature forums, sessions and events running across all three days. The new format reflects the significant growth of the Summit and offers visitors a more diverse programme, with access to a wider range of discussions and activities each day.
No. As part of the new format of the Arab Media Summit 2026, each of the three days will feature an official opening attended by senior officials, prominent media figures, guests and participants, alongside a diverse programme of sessions, forums and events taking place throughout the day.
The Arab Media Summit 2026 brings together specialised forums under its umbrella: the Arab Media Forum, Government Communication Forum, Dubai Film Forum, Euronews Forum, Arab Youth Media Forum, Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, Dubai PodFest and Games Forum.
The ‘Agenda’ page of this site provides the Summit’s daily programme, including timings for all sessions, forums and events. You can use the ‘Add to Calendar’ option to save selected sessions to your personal calendar.
Yes. The Arab Media Summit 2026 features an extensive programme of sessions, forums, workshops and events taking place across multiple venues. Guests are encouraged to review the agenda in advance and plan the sessions and events they wish to attend.
Parking is available across the Dubai World Trade Centre, with designated drop-off points for taxis located near the main halls. Dedicated parking is also available for VIP guests.
The Media Centre provides official logos in PNG, SVG and EPS formats, as well as raw video footage for use by media organisations.
Representatives of local, regional and international media organisations can contact mediarequest@mediaoffice.ae for press enquiries, accreditation requests and interview requests.
