Diriyah Company launches Media and Innovation District within the $63.2bn masterplan in Saudi Arabia
Media
Academy Award
Palestinian-Israeli documentary ‘No Other Land’ wins first Oscar for Best Documentary
Filmed between 2019 and 2023, ‘No Other Land’ captures the struggles of residents in Masafer Yatta, a region experiencing frequent demolitions
creative arts
Riyadh launches Creative District
Riyadh Creative District will be hub for creative minds, industry leaders, and emerging talent
Arabic
Roblox launches Arabic version
Roblox adds Arabic language support as platform sees massive growth in MENA region
Dubai
Influencers flock to Dubai ‘faster than brunch reservations on a Saturday’ fueled by Golden Visas, zero income tax, luxury lifestyle
Dubai is currently witnessing an increase in relocation of social media stars to the city, predominantly from US, Asia and Europe
Influencers
TikTok reveals 2025 marketing trends in ‘What’s Next’ report
The report states that two out of three TikTok users appreciate when brands collaborate with multiple creators
General Entertainment Authority
Saudi Arabia: German music icon Hans Zimmer to reimagine kingdom’s national anthem
Hans Zimmer was also presented with the concept of composing an original piece titled Arabia, which would celebrate the nation’s cultural heritage
Bollywood
Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan stabbed in home robbery incident
Actor rushed to Lilavati Hospital after six wounds, two being reposted as serious, after he confronted the intruder
Abu Dhabi
Coldplay Abu Dhabi: UAE’s biggest concert wraps up with record number of 200,000 attendees
The concert was presented by Live Nation Middle East and supported by the Department of Culture and Tourism Abu Dhabi (DCT)
music in saudi arabia
Revealed: What’s next for Saudi Arabia’s MDLBEAST?
Where there used to be silence MDLBEAST has brought the noise to Saudi Arabia. Now it’s set its sights on making the sound reverberate across the globe
music in saudi arabia
Meet the leaders transforming Saudi Arabia’s music landscape
The music industry has boomed in Saudi Arabia in recent years but it remains at an early stage of development. Eight leaders in the field of entertainment and music offer their analysis to boost the music industry to the next level
music in saudi arabia
Inside Saudi Arabia’s push to unlock the economic value of music
How Vision 2030’s understanding of music as a design tool is enriching the human experience and improving quality of life
1 Billion Followers
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
1 Billion Followers
Mohamed Alabbar highlights product quality and authenticity as key to business success
He said he believes in leveraging content creators strategically for specific products and targeted audiences, rather than relying on broad, untargeted marketing campaigns
1 Billion Followers
‘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
music in saudi arabia
Sound and vision: The role Recording Academy is playing in growing the MENA musical community
The Academy says it will champion music creators at all levels, providing them with platforms, educational programmes and resources specifically tailored to their needs
1 Billion Followers
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