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26th Arab Media Award Submission Guide and Key Details

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October 20, 2026

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The Dubai Press Club has officially launched the 26th Arab Media Award which has been a staple in the Arab media industry for the past 22 years for celebrating excellence and innovation in the Arab media for the final selection of entries. All journalists and media outlets are invited to submit their eligible work in the prescribed categories on the official website, according to the category requirements and deadlines.

The Arab Media Award is celebrating its silver jubilee during the upcoming Arab Media Summit 2026, marking a historic milestone in a 25-year journey upholding the highest standards of excellence, professionalism, and creativity across the Arab media industry. The celebrations… pic.twitter.com/WQourmRrEz
— نادي دبي للصحافة (@DubaiPressClub) August 25, 2026

Arab Media Award Key Dates and Eligibility

Submission deadline is March 1, 2027, with the opening date for submissions set as Oct. 20, 2026. Entries must be published or broadcast in the period above, 11 January, 2026 to 10 January, 2027. It is therefore important that the applicant’s work is within this time frame when submitting applications.

Arab Journalism Award Categories

The Arab Journalism Award invites both individual journalists and groups of journalists in the fields of political journalism, economic journalism, investigative journalism, and that of the best columnist. Entries should exhibit original reporting, analysis, and worthy social impact, in addition to professional demeanor.

Visual Media Award and Special Recognition

The Visual Media Award is open to media organisations and broadcasters, to documentaries, as well as economic, cultural, sports and social programmes. The Arab Media Award Board of Directors directly confers the Media Personality of the Year upon its laureate, to honour his or her distinguished contributions to regional media.

How to Submit Arab Media Award Entries

Entries need to be submitted in a digital manner via the official Application website. Go through the requirements for that award, and include links to publications or copies of broadcast media which are verified to have appeared in the window. Fully documented and submitted is a requirement for consideration.