Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the launch of the third edition of the Arab Podcast Program, an initiative aimed at developing the Arab podcasting industry by equipping emerging talent with the professional, creative and technical skills needed to produce high-quality audio and video content.

Supported by leading regional and international digital platforms and media organisations, the programme will run for three weeks at the Dubai Press Club headquarters, starting on 13 July.

Supporting Arabic content creation

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, said the programme reflects the leadership's commitment to supporting media as a key contributor to shaping the future.

"The Arab Podcast Program, now in its third edition, reflects the leadership's renewed commitment to media as a key partner in shaping the future. The Program aims to encourage the production of meaningful Arabic content, amplifying the voices of creative talents capable of projecting ideas and perspectives to regional audiences through a contemporary platform while leaving a lasting positive impact," she said.

Al Marri added that podcasting has become one of the most influential forms of new media, providing a platform for creativity, knowledge exchange and innovative thinking.

Comprehensive training programme

The initiative will bring together podcasters, industry experts and trainers from across the Arab world to cover all stages of podcast production, including:

  • Concept development
  • Audience identification
  • Production techniques
  • Publishing strategies
  • Marketing and audience growth

Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, said the third edition builds on the success of previous editions by offering more specialised training aligned with the evolving needs of the industry.

"Through this initiative, we remain committed to investing in Arab media talent and empowering participants to create high-quality content that is both competitive and impactful," she said.

Al Mulla added that the curriculum combines editorial and creative skills with technical and commercial expertise, while providing opportunities for practical application and direct engagement with industry specialists.

Eligibility and awards

Wedad Kahoor, Section Head of Media Talent Development at the Dubai Press Club, said applicants must:

  • Be between 18 and 35 years old
  • Reside in the UAE
  • Possess strong Arabic communication skills
  • Have a reasonable level of technological proficiency

All completed projects will be evaluated by a panel of experts in August, with three winners to be announced during the graduation ceremony.

The ceremony will take place as part of Dubai PodFest 2026 during the Arab Media Summit next September.

The deadline for applications is 12 July 2026. Registration is available through the Dubai Press Club website at dpc.org.ae.