Journalist Hala Gorani will host a key session at the Arab Media Summit 2026, organisers have confirmed, adding a globally recognised broadcasting voice to the event's programme.
The summit runs from 15 to 17 September. Gorani will lead a session titled 'How the West Sees Arabs', a topic that draws directly on her decades of reporting across the Middle East and international affairs.
A Career Spanning Decades
Gorani has more than 25 years of experience covering major international events. She most recently hosted CNN's Hala Gorani Tonight and is a multiple Emmy Award winner, with extensive experience reporting on international affairs and the Middle East region.
Book Signing on the Sidelines
Alongside her session, the Arab Media Summit 2026 will host a signing of Gorani's first book, But You Don't Look Arab. The memoir explores questions of identity, drawing on her experiences growing up and working across different cultures.
For attendees, the pairing of a live session with a personal book signing offers a chance to engage with Gorani both as a broadcast journalist and as an author reflecting on her own story.
The Arab Media Summit has positioned itself as a gathering point for media professionals in the region, and Gorani's participation adds an internationally recognised name to the roster for its 2026 edition. Her session on how the West perceives Arabs is likely to resonate with a regional audience accustomed to being covered by, rather than participating in, Western media narratives.
Details on the full summit programme beyond Gorani's session and book signing were not disclosed.
Reported by Government of Dubai Media Office.