Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) has announced the Mohamed and Obaid Almulla Group and American Hospital Dubai as the Strategic Healthcare Partner of the Arab Media Summit 2026, the region's largest media gathering.
According to Emirates News Agency, the Summit will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, and under 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, from 31st March to 2nd April 2026 at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
The partnership brings together two key sectors that contribute directly to sustainable development, as media shapes public awareness and informed dialogue, while healthcare safeguards quality of life and strengthens community wellbeing.
Organised by the Dubai Press Club, the Summit features a series of events, including the Arab Media Forum, the Arab Youth Media Forum, the Film Forum, the eGaming Forum, the Government Communication Forum, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Summit. The event will also host the award ceremonies for the Arab Media Award, the Ibda'a - Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers Award.
Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of the Dubai Press Club, emphasized the partnership demonstrates the close integration between key institutions supporting the Summit and embodies Dubai's approach to delivering major events through effective cross-sector collaboration. She noted that partnering with a leading healthcare institution such as the American Hospital Dubai reflects a shared commitment to advancing responsible media coverage of health and community issues.
Sherif Beshara, Group Chief Executive Officer of Mohamed and Obaid Almulla Group and American Hospital Dubai, expressed pride in partnering with the Dubai Press Club as the Strategic Healthcare Partner of the Arab Media Summit. He highlighted the Summit as a leading platform for professional dialogue on the future of media in the Arab world, and reaffirmed the American Hospital Dubai's role in delivering high-quality healthcare services to the community, emphasizing their focus on excellence and innovation.
Maryam Al Mulla, Director of the Dubai Press Club, commented that the collaboration builds on an established relationship founded on shared vision and mutual trust. Al Mulla stated that the Dubai Press Club values building long-term strategic partnerships with institutions that understand the influence of media and its contribution to development. She noted that the success of major events depends on coordinated efforts across sectors, and the collaboration enables joint initiatives in health awareness and responsible media that serve the wider community.