5th Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries to Convene in Abu Dhabi on September 20
Umer Jamshaid | August 26, 2026
ABU DHABI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 26th Aug, 2026) The fifth edition of the Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries (Congress ACI), organised by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), part of O Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), will take place on September 20, 2026, at Manarat Al Saadiyat. This year’s event will explore the theme Arabic as Infrastructure: Language, Identity and Economic Power in the Digital Age.
Against the backdrop of rapid advances in artificial intelligence and digital technologies, Congress ACI will examine how Arabic can continue to evolve as an enabling force for the creative industries, strengthening intellectual property ecosystems, advancing Arabic language technologies, and unlocking new opportunities for creators, entrepreneurs, and knowledge institutions across the Arab world and beyond.
Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, stated:
“Over the past decade, Abu Dhabi has continued to make sustained investments in the institutions and platforms that enable creativity to thrive. Our next phase is to strengthen the systems that translate creativity into lasting cultural and economic value: from the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, which builds the knowledge, content, and market infrastructure for Arabic, to institutions like Dar Al Funoon which enables home-grown artistic productions to be developed, owned, and shared with global audiences. The Congress of Arabic and Creative Industries is a platform where creators, innovators, and industry leaders convene to connect their expertise and opportunities across the sector. Arabic is not only part of our identity but central to the creative economy Abu Dhabi is building.”
Dr Ali Bin Tamim, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre, added:
“Language is not merely a means of communication; it is the infrastructure through which societies preserve their identity, generate knowledge, and shape their future. Throughout history, Arabic has served as a civilisational foundation for intellectual exchange, creativity, and innovation, and today it continues to hold the capacity to contribute meaningfully to knowledge economies and technological advancement.”
“The theme of this year’s Congress reflects our belief that investing in Arabic is an investment in human capital, cultural resilience, and sustainable development. It recognises Arabic not only as a foundation of identity and knowledge but also as a driver of economic growth, one that unlocks new value, supports innovation, and strengthens the creative economy.”
By bringing together voices from culture, technology, academia, and the creative industries, they seek to explore how Arabic can continue to inspire progress, foster resilience, and contribute to global creativity.
