“AFSMC–PCST 2026 is a special edition of the Arab Forum of Science Media and Communication. Held in partnership with the global PCST Network, it brings the PCST Symposium to the Arab region for the first time. This special edition of the PCST Symposium explores the critical theme of advancing Science Media and Communication Teaching and Research in the Arab World with its unique challenges and opportunities, and how it can respond to regional needs while contributing to the global conversation.”