BilAraby, an initiative by Qatar Foundation aimed at amplifying the voices of Arabic speakers and recognizing their creativity, is set to hold its inaugural summit from April 19 to 20, 2025, at Qatar Foundation’s Multaqa (Education City Student Center) in Doha.
The two-day summit will gather speakers from Qatar, Mauritania, Palestine, Sudan, India, Jordan, KSA, Egypt, Syria, Yemen, and Iraq to explore ideas in the fields of innovation and entrepreneurship, philosophy, psychology, health and well-being, business and economics, and many others.
The inaugural summit will see over 500 influential figures from the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond. The summit will feature more than 20 live lectures, exhibitions, and interactive activities, as well as 15 specialized workshops led by industry experts in the fields of Sustainability, Artificial Intelligence, Medicine, Programming, Animation, Recycling, Arabic Language, Space, Media Production, Social Initiatives and more.
Additionally, there will be exploratory sessions, panel discussions, and roundtables centered on the development of Arabic content and the promotion of innovation in the Arabic language.
Hisham Nourin, Executive Director of Strategic Initiatives and Programs at Qatar Foundation, highlighted that the selection of speakers followed a rigorous process, with over 700 applicants from 25 Arab countries. The selection criteria focused on identifying innovative ideas with the potential to make meaningful, real-world impact.
Nourin commented that, “We aim to showcase innovative ideas and visions with the potential for broad application. Our primary goal is to reinforce Arab identity and support innovators contributing to Arab thought and creativity. The ideas and nominations we have received reflect the immense talent, creativity, and potential for positive change within our societies. These individuals deserve recognition, and their ideas should resonate globally in the Arabic language.”
BilAraby’s inaugural summit will also reveal the winning design of the initiative’s logo competition, which received over 1,500 submissions from across the Arab world since its launch in September 2024.
Under the theme “Ideas Have a Voice and an Echo,” BilAraby encourages creativity and intellectual dialogue, offering diverse content that reflects the richness of Arab societies.
Furthermore, the initiative provides an interactive digital platform designed to facilitate the exchange of ideas and knowledge, nurturing a cultural experience that promotes communication and creativity across various disciplines.
