Continuing the strategic and exemplary partnership between the parties, the Dubai Press Club has announced that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai will be the transportation partner for the Arab Media Summit 2025. This event, the largest media gathering in the region, is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai.
Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, the summit will take place from May 26 to 28 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The summit, organized by the Dubai Press Club, features key initiatives considered the most significant in the field of media across the Arab world, including:
The “Arab Media Forum,” “Arab Youth Media Forum,” along with the “Arab Media Award” and “Creative Arab Youth Media Award,” as well as a summit and award for Arab social media pioneers.
All events will see distinguished participation from Arab leaders, notable political and intellectual figures, editors-in-chief of major Arab newspapers, and executives from significant Arab and international media organizations, alongside a selection of influencers and content creators involved in media topics throughout the Arab world.
Global Leadership
On this occasion, Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors at the RTA, stated that the RTA’s ongoing role as a strategic transportation partner for the Arab Media Summit 2025 aligns with the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, recognizing media as a vital partner in achieving sustainable development.
This partnership aims to enhance community awareness and adapt to regional and global transformations. It also symbolizes the strategic alliance between RTA and the Arab Media Summit, which has established itself as a leading platform uniting prominent thought and media leaders in our Arab region and beyond.
He remarked, “We at RTA believe in the importance of strategic partnerships with the media sector and value its crucial role in highlighting the comprehensive and sustainable development efforts in the UAE.”
Additionally, the media fosters a culture of tolerance and social responsibility, conveying the vibrant and promising strides of the UAE across various sectors, including transport infrastructure.
Al Tayer emphasized that the media serves as a fundamental window for understanding reality and grasping surrounding truths; it plays a pivotal role in providing a clear and comprehensive picture of events and shifts while raising awareness among community members, enabling them to comprehend the complexities that influence their present and look ahead to their future.
He expressed pride in the RTA’s strategic partnership as the “transportation partner” for the Arab Media Summit 2025, reaffirming their commitment to supporting initiatives that enrich constructive dialogue and facilitate the exchange of expertise.
This partnership signifies combined efforts to build a more innovative and professional media future and enhances Dubai’s status as a global leader in the media landscape, serving as a bridge to connect the most prominent figures and institutions in the media sector throughout the region.
Future Media
For her part, Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice President and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Chairperson of the Dubai Press Club, expressed her sincere gratitude to Mattar Al Tayer and the RTA.
She highlighted the substantial support for the summit, which reflects a longstanding partnership between the authority and the Dubai Press Club, encompassing several projects and initiatives aimed at reinforcing Dubai’s reputation as a hub for creativity and innovation.
She stated, “We take pride in our strategic partnership with the RTA. Their inclusion as a main partner for the Arab Media Summit enhances our mission and underscores the awareness of the media’s impact on society and its pivotal role complementing other efforts to enhance the quality of life and empower communities to recognize the significance of positive participation in creating a better future across various fields. Undoubtedly, the RTA’s support for the summit emphasizes their commitment to enhancing Dubai’s leading position as a center for future media.”
She commended the authority’s efforts and achievements, recognizing it as one of the key contributors to reinforcing Dubai’s status as a center for creativity and innovation through its smart and sustainable transport system, which relies on innovation and advanced technologies.
Al Marri noted the media’s role as a strategic partner in showcasing such achievements that evoke pride and contribute to sharing Dubai’s inspiring story with the world by highlighting the leading projects and initiatives launched by the RTA. The synergy between advanced infrastructure and effective communication portrays Dubai as a global hub for innovation and leadership.
Thriving Partnership
Maryam Al Mulla, Acting Director of the Dubai Press Club, affirmed that the RTA’s support for the club’s projects and initiatives reflects mutual trust and determination to ensure the success of efforts aimed at facilitating genuine progress in the development of the media sector in the Arab world. She stated:
“Since its establishment in 1999, the Dubai Press Club has aimed to provide an effective platform that supports impactful professional dialogue uniting prominent media leaders in the Arab region.
It also hosts political, intellectual, and media figures from around the world to exchange ideas and insights, exploring further avenues that can empower Arab media to overcome its challenges and discover new opportunities for evolvement with high competitive abilities. Ultimately, our goal remains to create media capable of offering real added value to Arab communities.”
Mattar Al Tayer:
The media is an active partner in achieving sustainable development and enhancing awareness.
It serves as a key window for understanding reality and grasping surrounding truths.
Monah Al Marri:
The partnership supports the largest media event in the region.
The authority is one of the main contributors to enhancing Dubai’s status as a hub for creativity.