Dubai Media City (DMC)

Ras Al Khaimah media city's effort to be part of its new two million square feet campus.

When Mohammed Saeed Harib created Freej, he never imagined his vision would evolve into a theme park.

After a whirlwind month of activity in Abu Dhabi, it is easy to see why many outsiders fail to look beyond the Emirates when considering entry into the Middle East broadcast industry.

Construction workers are the focus of a charity initiative by the Radisson SAS, Dubai Media City (DMC), charity organisation Helping Hands and developer Tecom Investments.

Creative Kingdom architects have been involved in a host of prestigious construction projects ranging from the Palm Jebel Ali to Dubailand. Now, the company's media production unit, CK Studios, has revealed an ambitious plan to transform Dubai into the Middle East's number one creative production centre for local and international R ‘n' B and hip-hop talent. John Parnell reports.

The Taste of Dubai bandwagon rolls into town this week, with celebrity chefs, cooking exhibitions and, naturally, lots of food.

With a sold-out crowd and an eclectic line-up of performers ranging from hip-hop superstar Kanye West to sugary popster Mika, this year's Desert Rhythm Festival tested the capabilities of both the Dubai Media City venue and the assembled audio technology. Aaron Greenwood reports.

Dubai Media City has joined with du, DMI, EMI and Nokia to conduct a $2 million DVB-H trial in the emirate.

Emirati businessman and DST CEO Anwar Al Yassiry on why he picked Erbil to build a media free zone.

Pink's first ME performance was always going to prove a major draw card, despite it being staged outdoors.

A partnership including TECOM Investments, du, Dubai Media Inc and Emirates Media Inc is assessing the technical and commercial viability of mobile TV services based on DVB-H.

A look at the alarming rise in online harassment via the virtual lifelines most popularly used for keeping in touch.

Dubai's presence at IBC is a big move in helping to lure the production industry to the emirate.

UAE set to be second to offer the service in the Middle East after Qatar.

With few skilled professionals available in the local market for production and editing, most companies are looking to upgrade the skills of their staff. Digital Studio takes a look at what training courses are available and what skills are most in demand.

Governments must dramatically increase spending on education for Arab youth, argues Rob Corder.

Tecom has finally signed off its $350m SmartCity project with the Kerala government.

Dubai-based Al Nekhreh Contracting is using a range of Dynapac electric-drive vibrating pokers on its 49-storey Aam tower in Dubai Media City.

This week's broadcast trade show will welcome over 500 companies from 50 countries.

An additional 121 companies joined the business community last year.

What does a meeting between Sheikh Mohammed and the boss of the FT tell us about UAE media?

Angsana is taking its spa concept right to the heart of some of the city’s biggest residential areas in order to offer greater convenience for customers, according to Aileen Tay, assistant vice president of group sales for Angsana Resorts & Spas

Dubai Media City has accused CNBC Arabiya of leaving former employees emotionally scarred after sackings

Mohamed Al Mulla, director of Dubai Media City, has been appointed to the board of the UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA).

Mark Hill of The Rights Lawyers looks at some of the latest trends available to media and production companies setting up in the various free zones in the UAE

His Highness uses the openening ceremony to call for barriers to press freedom in the UAE to be broken down.