Dubai: Stuart Bullard, Co-founder and Ambassador of Palm 9 Studios Dubai, participated in a session exploring the future of music production in Arab markets as part of the Films Forum at the Arab Media Summit 2026.

The session focused on the rapid transformation of the Arab music industry and the opportunities emerging from new technologies, changing audience preferences and international collaborations.

Bullard shared insights into the evolving music production landscape, highlighting the importance of innovation, technology and global partnerships in creating new opportunities for Arab artists and music professionals.

The discussion also examined Dubai’s growing position as a regional hub for music production and the potential for Arab talent to reach wider international audiences through modern production and distribution platforms.

The session brought together industry perspectives on how technological developments and cross-border partnerships can reshape music production and strengthen the global presence of Arab music.

The Arab Media Summit 2026, being held in Dubai from September 15 to 17, brings together prominent figures from the media, film, television, music and wider creative industries to discuss emerging trends and opportunities shaping the future of content.