The Middle East's Largest and Most Prominent Annual Media Event
The Arab's Largest Media Gathering
The Arab Media Forum (AMF) is the Middle East’s largest media thought leadership event, organised by the Dubai Press Club under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
Launched in 2001, the event has grown into the foremost platform for dialogue and knowledge exchange on developments shaping the growth of Arab media. Featuring high-powered panel discussions and themed workshops, the forum annually draws over 3,000 media industry professionals from the region and across the world. In the last two decades, the Forum has seen 70,000 attendees.
The 22nd Arab Media Forum, set to be held from 27 to 29 May 2024, will commence with the Youth Media Forum on Day 1, dedicated to empowering the next generation of media professionals and influencers in the region. Days 2 and 3 of the forum will feature a series of discussions focused on analysing the key political, economic, social, technological and cultural developments driving the media’s transformation, as well as the sector’s own role in the changes sweeping the region.
This year’s Arab Media Forum will continue to celebrate excellence in the region’s media. Day 2 of the event features the prestigious Arab Media Awards, honouring outstanding achievements in the regional media industry. The forum will also host the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit Award ceremony, on Day 3, recognising the contributions of digital influencers.
Over the years, the Arab Media Forum has played an instrumental role in contributing to a deeper nuanced understanding of the media landscape and its future. The Forum’s in-depth discussions are aimed at forging a new vision for the media that supports the aspirations of the Arab world’s people.
Since inception, the Arab Media Forum has brought together globally and regionally renowned speakers from countries across the world, including heads of state, government leaders, media personalities, senior business executives, political analysts, economists, academics, influencers, and content creators. These diverse speakers have shared their perspectives on enhancing the media industry’s positive impact on Arab societies and enhancing professional excellence in the sector.
Speakers and attendees have numerous opportunities to propose ideas and strategies, contribute to rich discussions on the future of media and connect with the regional industry’s top decision makers and thought leaders.
The Arab World's Largest Media Gathering
The annual event, held under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, offers a platform for media leaders to share their perspectives on the state of the media.
The Arab World's Largest Media Gathering
The forum, which attracts over 3,000 prominent thought leaders, has steadily evolved in scope and reach, encompassing a broader international outlook over the years.
The Arab world's Largest Media Gathering
AMF has played a vital role in opening channels of communication between Arab media professionals and their global peers.
