Dubai Press Club Platform to host 25 podcasts, global masterclasses during Arab Media Summit 2026

Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced a programme of interactive activities that will be hosted at its dedicated platform during the Arab Media Summit 2026. Running throughout the summit from 15 to 17 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre, the platform will bring together media professionals, writers, experts, trainers and representatives of leading global media and technology organisations through a wide-ranging programme of activities. The DPC Platform will serve as one of the summit’s main spaces for engagement, providing opportunities for participants to develop new skills, interact directly with media and content professionals, and explore technologies shaping the future of the industry. 25 podcast episodes To mark the silver jubilee of the Arab Media Award, the platform will record 25 podcast episodes during the three-day summit. The series will feature writers, thinkers and media professionals who have contributed to the development of Arab media, alongside current and former members of the Arab Media Award Board and winners from various award categories. The conversations will revisit key moments from the award’s 25-year journey through professional and personal experiences, reflections and perspectives from different generations of Arab media. Masterclasses and workshops The platform will place a strong emphasis on media talent development and skills related to technology, data and artificial intelligence. A series of masterclasses and specialised workshops will offer professional learning opportunities in collaboration with global media organisations and technology platforms. Participating organisations include YouTube, Google, TikTok, Spotify, Moniify, Viory Video News Agency and Euronews. The programme will also feature the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) and IMI Media Academy, which will deliver specialised training focused on communication management during crises. Book signings and discussions The platform will also host a series of discussions and book-signing events, providing audiences with opportunities to engage with Arab and international writers and media professionals participating in the summit. Strengthening engagement and learning Wedad Kahoor, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee Wedad Kahoor, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, said the Dubai Press Club Platform was designed to enable participants to engage directly with the expertise and tools shaping the future of media. "The programme combines knowledge with practical learning, while connecting media professionals, young talent and content creators directly with leading global platforms, organisations and experts," she said. Ruqaya Al Jaberi, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee Ruqaya Al Jaberi, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, said the activities were designed as an integral part of the summit experience by creating spaces for dialogue, learning and engagement. Amna Al Ebri, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee Amna Al Ebri, Member of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, said the silver jubilee of the Arab Media Award offers an opportunity to revisit part of the history of Arab media through the experiences of those who contributed to its development. She added that the podcast series would document ideas, experiences and perspectives spanning different generations, while encouraging discussions about the future of media and the skills required by the next generation. The Dubai Press Club said the platform reflects the broader vision of the Arab Media Summit as a space that not only discusses the future of media but also brings together the people, ideas and technologies shaping it.