Abu dhabi: The Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit 2026 has announced that H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority, will be delivering a keynote address at this year's edition of the Summit.

According to Emirates News Agency, the Summit is scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th September 2026. It will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and under the directives of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Arab Media Summit Organising Committee, expressed her welcome for Sheikha Latifa's participation. She emphasized the value of her perspective on discussions about culture, identity, creativity, influence, and global positioning during the event.

The Arab Media Summit 2026 will feature a wide range of specialized events. These include the Arab Media Forum, the Government Communication Forum, the Arab Youth Media Forum, the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit, the Films Forum, the Games Forum, and the Dubai PodFest, along with several international media forums.