DUBAI: Regional newspaper editors, heads of TV stations and media industry leaders, as well as experts in artificial intelligence, gathered in Dubai for a roundtable discussion on the future of media amid recent technological advancements.

The session, powered by Arab News during the Dubai Future Forum, was moderated by Noor Nugali, deputy editor in chief of Arab News.

Panelists discussed the opportunities and challenges posed by emerging technologies on the media landscape, as well as future trends.

The ethical implications of AI for journalism, advertising, communications, and content creation across the Arab world were also discussed.

HE Khalfan Belhoul, CEO, Dubai Future Foundation, said: “Technology continues to redefine how information is created, shared, and trusted, and the role of the media has become more critical than ever. This roundtable brings together leading voices within the industry to foster dialogue that strengthens trust, advances meaningful regulation, and empowers the media to shape a more informed, resilient, and future-ready society.