Media must build, unite not destroy or divide, says Sheikh Mohammed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said via the X platform: “We were pleased to host 8,000 Arab media professionals in the UAE for the 23rd Arab Media Summit.”

“We always renew our call for a developmental Arab media that builds and does not destroy, unites and does not divide, creates hope and not despair, combats ignorance, backwardness and intellectual and cultural sickness and creates a more beautiful future for young Arab generations who possess the self-confidence to shape their own growth and future,” he added.

The Summit aims to develop a clear vision for the future of the media sector, affirm its positive impact on creating an Arab renaissance, and mobilising efforts to shape a future of progress and prosperity for the region.

Attended by approximately 8,000 professionals, the Summit continues to serve as the region’s foremost platform for media thought leadership, policy dialogue, and the shaping of future narratives. 

The Summit also holds Arab Media Award. The Award continues to spotlight professional excellence and high editorial standards in a media landscape marked by rapid transformation. Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the Award remains the Arab world’s foremost media recognition platform, celebrating innovative and impactful journalism that meets the evolving needs of the region. This year’s edition attracted over 2,900 submissions from across the Arab world.