Jordan will host the First World Public Summit: The Arab World
On November 9 - 12, 2026, Jordan will host World Public Summit: The Arab World, “Dialogue, Cultural Heritage and Partnership for a Shared Future,” organized by the World Peoples Assembly and the Arab Peace Group. Participants will discuss how to turn international dialogue into joint projects in culture, education, science, public diplomacy and business cooperation. The main business program will take place in Amman, with the final day in Petra.
The Summit will bring together public figures, representatives of international organizations and government authorities, the academic and expert community, educational and cultural institutions, youth and women’s associations, business circles and the media.
In focus is the Arab world as a space of rich cultural heritage, modern initiatives and international partnership. Participants will consider opportunities for cooperation based on respect for cultural diversity, common human values and readiness for joint action.
The Public Summit will continue the series of 2026 World Public Summits held in India, Brazil and Ethiopia, and will contribute to the development of the decisions of the Second World Public Assembly “New World: Values That Unite,” held in September in Moscow.
November 9: Spiritual Heritage, Youth Initiatives and the Image of the Future
The program will begin with a visit to the site of the Baptism of Jesus Christ on the Jordan River. In Bethany beyond the Jordan, a roundtable is planned: “The Holy Land and the Arab World: Spiritual Heritage as a Space for Dialogue.” Its participants will discuss the role of spiritual traditions in strengthening mutual understanding between peoples and representatives of different faiths.
The International Youth Forum “Generation of Unity: From Knowledge to Joint Initiatives” will focus on finding partners, exchanging experience and developing projects in which young people from different countries can participate together.
At the roundtable “NGOs, Volunteering and Charity in the Arab World: A Driving Force for Development,” participants are expected to discuss the activities of public organizations and opportunities for research cooperation. Among the proposals is the formation of a working group to study NGOs and other institutions of public self-organization, drawing on the experience of the Center for Civil Society and Non-Profit Sector Studies at HSE University.
The strategic project session “World Peoples Assembly: The Image of the Future” will bring together representatives of the Assembly, the Arab Peace Group and partner organizations. The agenda includes the development of an international network of representative offices, specialized councils, the youth community, joint programs and projects. Particular attention will be given to expanding cooperation in Arab countries.
At the pitch session of the “Public Diplomacy Leader” competition, winners will present their projects and opportunities for new partners to join. Authors of initiatives from Arab countries are expected among the participants.
The day’s program will conclude with a literary salon of the World Organization of Writers (WOW), “Creating the Image of the Future Human in Literature.” Writers and researchers will discuss how the literature of different peoples helps to reflect on the future of humanity, its values and responsibility.
November 10–11: From Discussing Common Tasks to Joint Solutions
The official opening of the Public Summit will take place on November 10 in Amman. The program includes remarks by Secretary General of the World Peoples Assembly Andrei Belyaninov and President of the Arab Peace Group, President of the Democratic Republic of Yemen in 1980–1986 Ali Nasser Mohammed.
The main plenary session “The Arab World: Uniting Heritage and the Future” will focus on the role of public diplomacy, culture and international partnership in the development of the region and its ties with other countries.
The two-day business program includes 11 thematic sessions:
“Public Diplomacy in Action: From Dialogue to International Partnership”;
“From Vision and Initiatives to Joint Programs and Projects” - with the participation of the Scientific and Expert Council of the World Peoples Assembly;
“Science Diplomacy: New Formats of International Educational Cooperation”;
“Culture as the Language of Trust”;
“Family as the Foundation of Global Happiness”;
“Economy of Trust: New Models of International Partnership”;
“Routes of Trust: Tourism, Culture and Dialogue”;
“One Crew, One Orbit: Space Without Borders”;
“Women Building the Future”;
“A Just World Between Peoples and Coexistence”;
“New Media and Artificial Intelligence: Technology, Values, Responsibility” - with the participation of the Media Club of the World Peoples Assembly.
The session format involves joint work by speakers and co-moderators from the World Peoples Assembly and the Arab Peace Group. Working languages are Russian, English and Arabic, with simultaneous interpretation provided.
On November 11, at the final session “From Dialogue to Joint Action,” participants will summarize the discussions and review the final documents. The launch of the VI International Competition “Leader of Public Diplomacy” will also be announced.
The closing ceremony will be complemented by a gala concert, “Melodies of Unity,” featuring artists from different countries.
November 12: Cultural Heritage as a Foundation for Cooperation
The final day will take place in Petra. The session “Heritage That Unites: Culture, Peace and a Shared Future” will focus on preserving cultural heritage and its significance for education, tourism, local community development and public diplomacy.
Participants will discuss practical initiatives enabling researchers, public organizations, cultural institutions and businesses to join efforts to preserve heritage and pass it on to future generations.
Expected Outcomes
Following the Public Summit, the signing of cooperation agreements, preparation of recommendations and identification of joint projects by the World Peoples Assembly, the Arab Peace Group and international partners are planned.
Participants’ proposals will contribute to the preparation of the Third World Public Assembly “New World: Time for Creation,” scheduled for September 2027 in Moscow. Continuing this work will make it possible to assess the results of international meetings in developing partnerships, implementing projects and involving people from different countries.
Additional information about the program and participants is available on the official websites of the World Public Summits and the World Peoples Assembly, in VK and Telegram accounts, and at media@world-assembly.org.
Media contact: media@world-assembly.org.
The program is being formed. Changes are possible.