The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival has officially started in the Mediterranean city of Yasmine Hammamet, Tunisia. As part of the festival, the "Aspo Technology and Equipment Exhibition and Program Production Market" was inaugurated on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The event was attended by Tunisian Tourism Minister Sufian Tquya and Arab States Broadcasting Union President Mohamed bin Fahad Al Harthi.
The exhibition aims to keep pace with the transformations and developments in the Arab and international media landscape. It provides an opportunity for festival guests and visitors to learn about the latest developments in visual, audio, and digital equipment. The exhibition features 85 exhibitors from various continents, spread across 110 stands built with consistent artistic designs, covering an area of 1,500 square meters.
The exhibition includes technology companies, radio and television manufacturers, satellite companies, and space channels, as well as content production and distribution companies, broadcasting, and television authorities. The Program Production Market is a key component of the festival, offering a platform for production and distribution companies to showcase their latest products.
During the opening ceremony, Tourism Minister Sufian Tquya emphasized the historical relationship between the Arab States Broadcasting Union and Arab media institutions. He highlighted the role of media, particularly tourism media, in promoting Arab destinations, stressing that media is not just a news transmitter but also a "destination maker."
Arab States Broadcasting Union President Mohamed bin Fahad Al Harthi highlighted the importance of the festival in enriching the experiences of Arab broadcasting and television authorities. He emphasized the union's commitment to supporting these authorities, especially in developing technology and digitalization. Al Harthi noted that the exhibition provides an opportunity to benefit from the latest technologies and interact with global companies participating in the tech market.
The festival's 26th edition began on Monday and will continue until September 24, 2026. The Arab States Broadcasting Union discussed several issues related to media development and supporting broadcasting and television authorities during its executive council meetings. The union aims to enhance media capabilities and infrastructure, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence.
The festival features several dialogue sessions and workshops, focusing on the latest technological and digital developments in the media industry. The event provides a platform for media professionals and decision-makers to exchange ideas and experiences.
Key points
- The 26th Arab Radio and Television Festival features a tech and production market with 85 exhibitors from around the world.
- The festival aims to promote Arab media and provide a platform for broadcasting and television authorities to develop their capabilities.
- The event will continue until September 24, 2026, and features several dialogue sessions and workshops on media development.
