Abu Dhabi to host Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries on 14th September

Organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), the Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries will take place on 14th and 15th September 2025 under the theme “Arabic Creativity Reimagined: Innovation in Storytelling and Audience Engagement”.

The congress returns in a dynamic new standalone format, cementing its position as the first international platform fully dedicated to the richness and potential of Arabic creative expression. It aims to generate forward-looking perspectives that strengthen Arab participation in the creative industries while supporting sustainable development across both cultural and economic spheres.

The congress will feature a wide range of professional activities, including training sessions and workshops on artificial intelligence, digital publishing, scriptwriting, audiobook production, and game design. It will also cover sustainable business model development in the digital age.

Dr. Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, said, “Arabic is not only a language of poetry and philosophy, it’s a language of innovation, invention, and imagination. The Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries aims to elevate, safeguard and advance Arabic creativity and to explore opportunities for investment using modern technologies and artificial intelligence. Our goal is to build a new narrative that drives development and fosters cross-cultural dialogue that transcends borders.”

The two-day programme will bring together leading Arab and international creatives, cultural and media policymakers, innovation leaders, technology executives, and content creators from Abu Dhabi and beyond. Attendees will take part in a diverse agenda of specialised panel discussions, workshops and knowledge exchange opportunities that foster global partnerships and collaborative efforts to advance Arabic creative industries.

Interactive sessions will unite writers, directors, tech experts, and media professionals, while book signings and cultural activities will engage the public directly with content creators and explore the expansive horizons of Arabic creative industries.

The Congress will also feature tracks for Professional Capacity Building, offered in collaboration with leading global and regional entities such as Google, Amazon Web Services (AWS), TikTok, Adobe, and Sard Writers’ Room, and covering an extensive range of topics, including digital design, screenwriting, generative AI tools for Arabic content creation, ed-tech, audiobook market dynamics, digital content business models, and game development.

According to the WAM agency with modifications