AFP Global News Director to Discuss Developments Shaping Journalism at Arab Media Summit 2026
Fahad Shabbir (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 03rd Sep, 2026)
DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News) - Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director of Agence France-Presse (AFP), will participate in the Arab Media Summit 2026, organised by the Dubai Press Club from 15 to 17 September at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Chetwynd will be part of a session examining the evolving landscape of journalism amidst global developments. The discussion will delve into the changing role of journalism in navigating a complex environment and the broader forces shaping the media landscape.
Maryam Al Mulla, Director of Dubai Press Club, stated:
"Phil Chetwynd brings to the Arab Media Summit a perspective shaped by decades of journalism across diverse regions and some of the world’s most dynamic news environments. His extensive international experience will enrich the dialogue at the Summit and offer valuable insights into the global media landscape."
Phil Chetwynd, Global News Director of AFP, expressed:
"I am delighted to be taking part in these important discussions about the future of media at such a crucial time."
Chetwynd has served as AFP’s Global News Director since January 2019, having previously been the agency’s Global Editor-in-Chief at its Paris headquarters. With a journalism career spanning over 25 years, he has worked across the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, undertaking assignments in more than 20 countries, including Afghanistan, Pakistan, North Korea, and the United States.