Dubai:The Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting (AIJRF) has partnered with the University of Dubai to host the 6th Artificial Intelligence Journalism World Forum (AIJWF 2026) on November 25-26, 2026, at the University of Dubai. The forum will explore the theme of 'Agentic AI and Digital Content Flow Powering the Global Digital Economy and Governing AI-Driven Content.'
According to Emirates News Agency, the forum will highlight six years of international impact with the slogan 'Six Years of Impact Building the Global Ecosystem of Agentic AI and Content Creation.' Dr. Eesa Mohammed Al Bastaki, President of the University of Dubai and AIJRF Advisory Board member, noted the forum's significance amid rapid global adoption of Agentic AI across various sectors.
Dr. Al Bastaki emphasized that the UAE is bolstering its digital economy and Agentic AI through initiatives like the UAE Digital Economy Strategy, aiming to increase the sector's GDP contribution from 9.7% to 19.4% within a decade. He highlighted Microsoft's planned USD 15.2 billion investment in the UAE's AI and cloud infrastructure as evidence of international confidence in the country's digital ecosystem.
Dr. Mohamed Abdulzaher, CEO of AIJRF and President of AIJWF 2026, described Agentic AI as a transformative force in content creation and the digital economy, marking a shift from technological development to structural change. He highlighted the rapid growth of the global Agentic AI market, projected to reach USD 52.62 billion by 2030, with the Vertical AI Agents segment expected to grow even faster.
The forum will explore seven themes, including the implications of Agentic AI on the digital economy, media, governance, and human-AI collaboration. Sessions will address governance challenges such as accountability, data protection, intellectual property, and professional standards for AI-generated content.
AIJWF 2026 will also launch the University Agentic AI Lab (U-AIL 2026), which will engage student teams in designing and building AI agents through a practical, competitive framework. The forum aims to foster dialogue among academia, media, government, and technology sectors to balance innovation with human values and accountability.
