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Atlantis The Palm
Maroon 5 to headline Dubai New Year’s Eve 2026 gala at Atlantis, The Palm
Atlantis has expanded its VIP offering this year with 22 enhanced Sky Suites located in an elevated section of the venue
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New UAE media law – individuals need permit for promotional content
The UAE Media Council says visiting content creators are also required to apply for a three-month Visitor Advertiser Permit
content creators
Set up a media business in Sharjah in days: Instant licences, 5-day visas, full ownership
Sharjah Publishing City free zone offers instant licences, five-day visa processing, and banking support in limited-time summer promotion
eSports
Esports to power up $205bn global gaming market by 2026
With 3.4bn gamers and more than 530m esports fans, the esports industry is reshaping the future of digital entertainment and the global economy.
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Publsh Group secures partnership for digital activations at J1 Beach, Jumeirah
Merex Investment, the developer behind J1 Beach, has placed its trust in Publsh Group to enhance the luxury destination’s overall experience for high-impact media exposure.
Disney+
du offers 12 months of free Disney+ to subscribers in UAE
New and existing du subscribers to enjoy access to Disney+ Originals, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars and more in extended partnership with The Walt Disney Company
eSports
Saudi Arabia hosts Esports World Cup with $70m prize pool, Kingdom targets $13.3bn GDP boost and 39,000 gaming jobs
More than 2,000 players from over 100 countries descend on Riyadh for Saudi gaming event
Apple
Apple in talks to secure US Formula 1 streaming rights following success of Brad Pitt ‘F1’ film
The iPhone maker’s move follows the strong box office performance of its original movie F1, starring Brad Pitt, which has become Apple’s highest-grossing film to date
eSports
Game on for $70m Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia
Esports World Cup begins in Saudi Arabia with prize pot of over $70m
Dubai
Dubai Media Council wraps up UK tour to strengthen global media strategy
Participants of Dubai’s Media Leadership Programme engaged with top media and policy institutions in the UK, exploring AI, trust, and international communication strategy
beIN Media Group
beIN Sport to broadcast Premier League football in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and across MENA until 2028
beIN Media Group renews exclusive Premier League rights across 24 MENA countries through the 2027/28 season
Dubai Program for Gaming 2033
Dubai has 350 gaming companies as it eyes $200bn global industry with 30,000 job target
Dubai gaming sector targets 30,000 new jobs and a $1bn GDP boost by 2033
multiply Group
Multiply Group lights up the world to unite out-of-home firms to form UAE media powerhouse
Multiply Media Group lights up the world by uniting BackLite Media, Viola Media and Media 247 to form out-of-home powerhouse
Arab film industry
Abu Dhabi partners with FilmGate to boost UAE film industry, 15 productions planned
Abu Dhabi film industry boosted with deal to produce content in the UAE
Brand View
Blackspire Partners expands Gulf operations with regional lead Omar Abdelmonem
Boutique PR agency deepens commitment to Arabic and English campaigns across the Gulf