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Former hostage negotiator Scott Walker says trust drives deal-making in the Middle East
Best-selling author Scott Walker was speaking at the Emirates Literature Festival
Saudi Arabia
Making tracks
As the Kingdom develops a structured music industry, a modern rights framework is emerging to power growth, protect creators, and attract investment
Saudi Arabia
School of thought
The Kingdom is strengthening the human infrastructure for a sustainable music business through education for all
Saudi Arabia
Pump up the volume
How Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing music ecosystem is set to chart in the World’s Top 20 music markets
Dubai
Complex launches Complex MENA in partnership with ITP Media Group
Complex MENA will publish social and video content in both Arabic and English, reflecting the linguistic diversity of the region and the many dialects and voices that shape it
1 Billion Followers
Creators HQ and Amazon launch new initiative to help UAE influencers build brands
Amazon Creators Foundry aims to support content creators in turning ideas into products and scaling businesses on Amazon.ae
1 Billion Followers
Dubai launches world’s first Creators Competition: X Originals with $500,000 prize pool
Dubai launches the world’s first Creators Competition: X Originals with a $500,000 prize pool, unveiled at the 1 Billion Followers Summit
1 Billion Followers
Dubai hosts 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 as global creator audience hits 3.5bn
Dubai hosts 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 as its global audience grows to 3.5bn, with over 30,000 attendees and a focus on Content for Good
Netflix
Paramount again tells Warner Bros its offer trumps Netflix’s
Paramount claims Warner Bros cable spinoff is worthless
Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi’s Ethmar, Guggenheim Brothers partner to launch multi-million dollar media fund
Ethmar-backed multi-million dollar vehicle targets media, entertainment and digital content worldwide
Gaming
NEOM backs five Saudi game studios as Kingdom targets $13.33bn gaming GDP by 2030
NEOM has selected five Saudi game studios for funding under its Level Up accelerator, marking the programme’s largest ever cycle
Dubai
Million Dollar Listing UAE: Ben Bandari and Riad Gohar face off in the ‘Clash of the Titans’
Arabian Business frames their relationship as a “Clash of the Titans”, which accurately reflects the high-profile status of both men
Spotify
Top Spotify podcasts for 2025 reveal UAE’s entrepreneurial spirit
The Diary of a CEO ranks as the most popular show according to the streaming site
1 Billion Followers
1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 set for Dubai with 15,000 creators and global platforms
Dubai will host 1 Billion Followers Summit from January 9, 2026, bringing together 15,000 creators to shape global creator economy
Dubai
Will Smith coming to Dubai
The Hollywood superstar will be in town to promote a Nat Geo docuseries on sustainability which took five years to make
National Media Council
UAE establishes National Media Authority under new Federal Decree-Law
UAE issues new law establishing the National Media Authority, consolidating media oversight, regulation and national messaging
