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UAE’s Creators HQ, X join forces to produce authentic, meaningful content
As part of this unique partnership, Creators HQ also launched a competition offering a $500,000 prize to encourage content creators to produce meaningful and exclusive content for X
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‘Give me a good idea, I will sign the cheque,’ Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar says at 1 Billion Followers Summit
Alabbar’s comments came on the sidelines of the 1 Billion Followers Summit held at Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future & DIFC
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Dubai opens new Creators HQ; announces plans to attract 10,000 global influencers
The launch took place during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025, running from January 11 to 13 across Emirates Towers, DIFC and the Museum of the Future iin Dubai
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Crypto Content Creator Campus 2024 in Dubai gives crash course in how to become an influencer
Crypto Content Creator Campus brings together influencers with a combined billion views to lead expert panel discussions
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Crypto Content Creator Campus 2024 in Dubai addresses $525bn opportunity
Dubai will host the Content Creator Campus 2024 as emerging sector tipped to reach $525bn value
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Dubai Studio City sees 12% growth in creative talent community as content creators lured by Golden Visa offers and diverse media jobs
Dubai Studio City sees spike in creative talent community
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Is the influencer ‘bubble’ about to burst?
The economics of being an influencer are changing as brands ditch aspirational content for authentic endorsements with measurable ROI
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Number of aspiring influencers on the rise as global ‘creator economy’ balloons to $250bn
2023 marked a watershed year as the burgeoning ‘creator economy’ came into its own, fuelled by the rise in professionals ditching their 9-to-5 jobs for careers in social media
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UAE influencers must pay tax and register with government or risk 5 years in prison
Influencers need to pay tax and register with the authorities or face potential jail time
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‘Dubai is the new L.A.’: Influencers flock to UAE to max social media followers
Dubai sees massive influx of social media influencers as they seek to capitalise on lucrative branding opportunities and content creation collaborations
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Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 launches community hub to empower creatives and startups
The hub, located at the heart of Yas Creative Hub, will be the first purpose-built development for media, entertainment and gaming in the region
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Dubai’s Power League Gaming partners with Logitech G to launch ‘Stream School’
The initiative aims to assist those who aspire to enter this field by delivering the tools needed to get started with a successful streaming career
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UAE issues new executive regulation on copyright and neighbouring rights
The new law covers a wide spectrum of the community including creative content creators
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Can Dubai be the next Silicon Valley technology hub?
The emirate provides those in the Web 3 space with the ‘perfect balance of work and fun,’ making it attractive for talent, said the 26-year-old co-founder of interactive short video platform Vurse
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Will we embrace performance-based influencer marketing?
It’s time to understand influencer marketing as a solid investment and vital part of your ongoing marketing, public relations and digital strategies
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Saudi Film Commission unveils incentives to attract movie makers
Cash rebate offers a first glimpse into the commission’s film incentives package as part of its recently launched strategy to develop the kingdom’s burgeoning cinema sector