Syrian President to speak at opening session of Arab Media Summit

Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa will speak at the opening of this year’s Arab Media Summit on Monday, the event's organising committee announced.

Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the summit will feature the Syrian President in a key dialogue session during its official opening.

Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, welcomed Al-Sharaa’s participation, stating that it "offers an important opportunity to hear his perspectives on Syria’s future, the transformations underway across the region, and the broader issues that will shape its path forward".

Running until September 17, the 24th edition of the Arab Media Summit will be the largest in its history, with more than 175 sessions and over 400 speakers.

The event brings together senior government officials, media leaders and industry professionals from around the world to discuss the key forces shaping the future of media. 

The summit will feature eight forums and celebrate media excellence through three major awards: the Arab Media Award, Ibda’a, the Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Award.

This year’s agenda will explore key dynamics driving the future of media, including artificial intelligence, digital transformation, emerging technologies, content creation, social media, broadcasting, journalism, and evolving audience trends.