UAE: Dubai Podfest returns for 5th edition on 30th September, matches world news with International Podcast Day

Dubai Press Club (DPC), HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktaum, and supported by Dubai Media Council, is set to host the fifth edition of Dubai Podofest on 30 September 2025. With International Podcast Day, this landmark event continues to cement the position of Dubai as a hub for Arabic podcasting and digital media innovation. It brings together a vibrant community of Arab podcasters, media professionals and creative platforms to detect the developed audio material landscape, spotlight success stories, and strengthen the creators of the next generation.

Dubai has developed in the most important program of the dedicated region for the podfest podcast industry. This year’s version, like the fourth version in 2024, coincides with the International Podcast Day, although the earlier versions were held in other months in May and November.The festival serves as a dynamic platform where major Arab podcasters, media organizations and digital content platforms gather. The fifth version aims to deepen interactions on global podcasting trends and exchange best practices to suit unique challenges and opportunities in Arabic content.Participants engage in diverse activities including discussions, workshops and interactive sessions that detect ways to increase the visibility and competition of Arabic podcast globally. This program also focuses on empowering emerging talent and promoting partnerships between media institutions and creative industries, turning the challenges of the industry into the way for innovation and development.दुबई मीडिया काउंसिल के वाइस चेयरपर्सन और प्रबंध निदेशक मोना अल मैर्री और दुबई प्रेस क्लब के अध्यक्ष, ने जोर देकर कहा कि दुबई पोडफेस्ट के पांचवें संस्करण, एचएच शेख अहमद बिन मोहम्मद बिन राशिद अल मकतौम के संरक्षण में आयोजित किया गया, जो कि एक हब के रूप में एक हब के रूप में दुबई को स्थापित करने के लिए अपनी दृष्टि का प्रतीक है। He said that HH Sheikh Ahmed’s instructions provide a clear roadmap to strengthen the role of Dubai as the capital of Arab media, not only by estimating global trends, but also to actively shape the digital media landscape and to strengthen the Arab talent to produce effective and globally to produce competitive materials.

Empowering Arab talent: initiative and training

Dubai Podfest is not just an event, but a part of a comprehensive strategy to nurture the Arab media creativity and innovation. Dubai Press Club director Maryam Al Mulla described the festival as a reflection of Dubai’s investment in talent development and innovation in the media sector. This festival serves as a platform to inspire stories of success, inspiring young content creators to enter podcasting space with creativity and purpose.In addition to the festival, DPC recently concluded the second edition of the Arab Podcast program, designed to develop a five -week immersive training course. The program, held from July 7 to August 5, 2025, attracted extensive participation from audio creators throughout the region. It practiced all podcast production aspects, including concept development, story, editing, marketing and distribution, the principle and hands practiced on the principle and hands.Expert -headed workshops provided insight into audio branding, narrative techniques, editing skills, material promotion and mudification strategies. The course also addressed the emerging podcast technologies such as Artificial Intelligence and Emarsiv 3D Audio, which prepared for the future, aligned with Dubai’s vision for innovative media atmosphere.

The Dubai Media Council (DMC), established in 2022, oversees the Dubai media area strategy, promotes media installations and enhances their global competition. This reflects Dubai’s media interests at the domestic and international level, ensuring that the media’s media scenario is alive and further.In 1999, under the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktaum, the Dubai Press Club (DPC) is dedicated to the support and development of the regional media community. The DPC organizes several high-profile initiatives including Arab Media Forum (largest media assembly in the region), Arab Journalism Award, Emirates Media Forum and Arab Social Media Influencers Summit.The Press Club actively provides opportunities for networking, business growth and knowledge-sharing for media professionals. It regularly hosts workshops and activities focused on various sectors including strategic communication, business, economy and education. The success and continuity of Dubai Podfest outlines the role of DPC in shaping a media scenario that embraces innovation, talent and digital changes.

Participation and more information

Dubai Press Club invites podcasters, media organizations, entrepreneurs and material creators to register and participate in Dubai Podfest 2025. The event promises to be an essential gathering for those invested in furthering the Arab Podcasting sector.Additional details and registration information are available on the official website of Dubai Press Club: https://dpc.org.ae/en,