Dubai: As part of the comprehensive programme of the Arab Media Summit 2026, under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and guided by H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Dubai Press Club will host book signing sessions featuring noted Arab and international writers, intellectuals, and media personalities.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Summit will take place from 15th to 17th September at the Dubai World Trade Centre. It will bring together a select group of intellectuals and authors to sign their latest publications that have gained significant attention across the Arab world and beyond. The cultural showcase accompanying the Summit is expected to welcome more than 10,000 media professionals, thought leaders, content creators, and communication specialists this year. It will provide an interactive platform for media professionals and content creators to connect with noted writers and litterateurs.
Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, stated that hosting distinguished writers and thinkers reflects the vision to strengthen the cultural dimension of the Summit. It creates an interactive platform enabling thousands of participants to engage directly with authors and learn about their intellectual and creative journeys. She noted that celebrating thinkers and authors is an annual tradition of the Summit, enriching discussions featuring media leaders and experts from the region and around the world.
Al Mulla added that the book signing sessions provide opportunities to broaden discussions around media, culture, and identity, while reinforcing the Summit's role as a platform for exchanging ideas and insights. They also highlight the value of intellectual contributions from the Arab world amid profound transformations reshaping the media sector.
Ruqaya Al Jaberi, a member of the Arab Media Summit 2026 organising committee, mentioned that the committee aimed to offer a comprehensive experience extending beyond the main sessions and discussions of the Summit to a range of interactive activities. These activities provide participants with opportunities to engage directly with writers, media professionals, and thought leaders.
She added that book signing sessions and other activities are integral to the Summit experience. Through these initiatives, the aim is to bring people with unique perspectives closer to the audience and create opportunities for direct dialogue that goes beyond the traditional format. With each edition, the Summit strives to develop and diversify these spaces in line with participants' interests.
A series of book signings are planned through the course of the Summit at the dedicated Dubai Press Club platform. These will include 'One Blood' by Dhaen Shaheen, 'Prophet of the Northern Land' by Dr. Osama Abdel Raouf El Shazly, and 'Close to History' by Ahmed El Moslemany. Among international authors, renowned journalist Hala Gorani will sign her book 'But You Don't Look Arab.'
Through its 24 editions, the Arab Media Summit has hosted over 200 book signings. This year's participation is expected to reinforce the Summit's standing as a platform that brings together media, culture, and creativity under one roof, reflecting Dubai's role as a leading regional hub for innovation and new initiatives that contribute to building knowledge-based societies.