Qatar Foundation’s BilAraby initiative is seeing significant global interest for its 2026 Annual Gathering, receiving more than 1,600 applications from speakers and creators across 34 countries. The Doha-based event, scheduled for September 19-20, is being organized under the theme ‘With Our Ideas, We Build’ and aims to spotlight Arabic as a language of modern thought and innovation.
Quick Facts
- Over 1,600 speaker applications received
- Event scheduled for September 19-20 in Doha
- Applicants represent 34 countries worldwide
A Global Platform for Arab Innovators
With ticket sales now open to the public, the BilAraby Annual Gathering 2026 will be held at Multaqa (Education City Student Center). The program is set to feature main-stage talks, workshops, and panel discussions focused on critical contemporary issues.
The event reinforces BilAraby’s mission to provide a platform for Arabic-speaking minds to showcase forward-looking ideas in fields ranging from technology and environmental sustainability to education and digital content. The goal is to celebrate Arabic as a living language for creation, not just expression, and to strengthen its presence in the digital world.
Strong Global Interest From 34 Nations
The volume and diversity of applications underscore the initiative’s growing impact. Following an evaluation process, a preliminary shortlist of speakers has been selected to present practical solutions for development and human-centered progress.
The geographic spread of applicants highlights the platform’s inclusivity, with candidates from Qatar, Egypt, the UAE, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and across the wider MENA region. BilAraby’s reach also extends to Arabic speakers in non-Arab countries, including the US, Malaysia, France, Portugal, Russia, and Canada, reflecting a truly global interest in the summit.
About BilAraby
BilAraby is an innovative cultural initiative launched by Qatar Foundation in 2024 to amplify ideas and innovation within Arabic-speaking communities. Building on QF’s longstanding commitment to culture and the preservation of the Arabic language, BilAraby fosters an inclusive environment that nurtures passionate minds and inspires innovators to express their vision for a better future in Arabic. Under the slogan ‘Ideas Have a Voice and an Echo’, the initiative celebrates the creativity and stories of Arabic speakers.
About Qatar Foundation
Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) is a non-profit organization focused on supporting Qatar on its journey to becoming a diversified and sustainable economy. Across its ecosystem of more than 50 entities, QF strives to serve the people of Qatar and beyond through its work across progressive education, sustainability, artificial intelligence, precision healthcare, and social progress. QF was founded in 1995 by His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Amir, and Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser.
Source: Zawya
