Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC), organiser of the Arab Media Summit (AMS), announced that the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is the Strategic Sustainability Partner of the Summit's upcoming edition. The Middle East's largest media thought leadership platform is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and 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.
According to Emirates News Agency, the media event, being held from 31st March to 2nd April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC), will draw senior political and economic figures, leading media personalities, editors-in-chief, writers, thinkers, content creators, and influencers from across the Arab world and beyond. It is expected to attract the participation of more than 8,000 media professionals and stakeholders.
The partnership reflects a shared commitment to sustainability and innovation in the media sector, while reinforcing the media's strategic role in supporting the UAE's and Dubai's transition to a green economy. It also aligns with the Arab Media Summit's strategic vision and its focus on examining the media's contribution to sustainable development across the wider Arab region.
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA, stated that the media plays a central role in shaping informed public discourse, strengthening collective awareness, and empowering individuals and communities to contribute meaningfully to progress. He emphasized that the Arab Media Summit provides a strategic opportunity to highlight DEWA's efforts in advancing sustainability, accelerating the energy transition, and supporting the Dubai Economic Agenda D33. It also enables engagement with the community in environmental responsibility and the pursuit of net zero, amplifying Dubai's message globally and reflecting its commitment to shared values and a sustainable future.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, President of the Dubai Press Club, and Chairperson of the Organising Committee of the Arab Media Summit, highlighted the longstanding cooperation and constructive partnership with DEWA. This partnership has delivered impactful initiatives supporting the media sector and strengthening its contribution to society, while underscoring the media's importance in advancing awareness of sustainability priorities, resource conservation, and responsible consumption.
The collaboration between DEWA and the Arab Media Summit builds on a longstanding cooperation with DPC, rooted in a shared commitment to supporting the national sustainability agenda, enhancing media engagement with environmental issues, and involving the wider community in achieving sustainable development goals through awareness of best practices. This partnership represents a leading model of impactful collaboration between the media sector and institutions shaping pathways to the future.
AMS 2026 will be the largest edition since the launch of the Arab Media Forum in 2001, featuring several forums, workshops, and side activities over three days, covering a wide range of key media sectors, alongside a series of accompanying events.