Content creator Yuji Beleza has been added to the speaker lineup for the Arab Media Summit 2026, set to take place in Dubai from 15 to 17 September.
Beleza's appearance falls under the Arab Youth Media Forum, one of the tracks within the wider summit. He brings a sizeable digital footprint to the event, with more than 20 million followers across major social media platforms. His YouTube channel has passed one billion views, his Instagram following stands at around 7.4 million, and his TikTok audience exceeds 10 million.
A summit built on scale
The Arab Media Summit 2026 is held under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, with directives from Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Organisers expect more than 400 speakers from 23 countries to take part, alongside more than 175 panel discussions and interactive sessions spread across the three days.
Around 10,000 media professionals and industry stakeholders are expected to attend, making it one of the larger gatherings on the region's media calendar. Beleza's inclusion signals the summit's continued emphasis on digital content creation as a core part of the media conversation, alongside traditional broadcasting and journalism tracks.
Why it matters for Dubai's media scene
For Dubai, hosting a summit of this size brings together government-affiliated media bodies, international speakers, and independent content creators under one roof. The Arab Youth Media Forum specifically targets younger audiences and the creators who reach them, which explains why a figure like Beleza, with his reach across YouTube, Instagram and TikTok, has been brought into the programme.
With the event still months away, further details on session topics and additional speakers are likely to be announced as the September dates approach. For now, Beleza's confirmed participation gives an early indication of how the summit intends to blend traditional media discourse with the influence of large-scale digital content creators.
Reported by Government of Dubai Media Office.