Titled Creative Futures: The Springboard for Sustained Economic Growth and Diversification, the report argues that cultural and creative industries — including film, music, design, gaming — have moved from the margins of economic policy to its core.
From entertainment to economics: GCC govts make room for creators in their national vision plans
In Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, digital content creation is a key pillar of economic transformation, and Qatar National Vision 2030 too identifies digital creators as essential for building a knowledge-based economy
Creators HQ attracts 2,415 active members from 147 countries with combined following of over 2 billion
Dubai, UAE – Creators HQ, the first headquarters for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, has seen a strong response from top content creators. In six months, it attracted 2,415 active members from 147 countries as part of its strategy to position the UAE as the global...
Creators HQ, X announce strategic partnership to produce authentic, meaningful content
Dubai, UAE - Creators HQ in the UAE, the world’s first international hub for the content economy’s creators and entrepreneurs, has announced a strategic partnership with X, the global social media platform to produce exclusive and original content. This groundbreaking collaboration aims to create purposeful, credible and quality global content...1 Billion Followers Summit: AI’s transformative role in content creation highlighted by YouTube, Meta, Duolingo
Dubai, UAE - The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to the content creator economy, brought together industry titans to explore the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on content creation. With participation from YouTube, Meta, and Duolingo, the Summit underscored the evolving landscape of digital media...
Content creation key to awareness, culture, human development: Dubai ruler
Dubai, UAE -- Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, attended part of the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creator economy. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office, the three-day summit is...
Over 300 keynotes, panels, main sessions at 1 Billion Followers Summit’s third edition
Dubai, UAE - The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, is hosting over 300 keynotes, panels and main sessions. The Summit, organized by the UAE Government Media Office, will be hosted in the UAE from...
The $480 billion creator economy revolution
We're likely to see more creators seeking alternatives to traditional gatekeepers, following in the footsteps of artists like Taylor Swift. At the same, a possible YouTube-Google split could significantly impact the digital advertising market, potentially creating new opportunities for other players in the entertainment industry, Hawari adds.
Dubai vs Doha: The Battle for Creator Economy Supremacy and Innovation in the Middle East
Dubai’s aggressive initiatives like the 1 Billion Followers Summit and specialized creator visas put it ahead in attracting global talent, whereas Doha’s $1 billion investment focuses more on arts and sports-driven content creation.
Watch: Experts discuss how Arab world reshapes future
At the HUB Davos 2024 conference, UAE's Minister of Economy Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri highlights the nation's commitment to diversifying its economy amidst global changes.Creator economy rides on NFTs for growth, expansion
Blockchain technology has put creators at the center and allows them to capture and distribute their value efficiently, safely and quickly, says MILLION COO Franck Mandon.
