From food orders to travel decisions, Saudis are turning to social media to make shopping decisions
Media
content creators
Dubai’s Creators HQ attracts 2,415 members and 78 global firms in just six months
Creators HQ in Dubai attracts 2,415 members and 78 firms in six months, reinforcing UAE’s vision to lead the global content economy
beIN Media Group
beIN SPORTS to broadcast all 380 LA LIGA matches live in UAE, Saudi and across MENA for 2025/26 season
Spanish football returns to beIN Sports with exclusive coverage in Arabic, English and French as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico chase glory
eSports
Saudi gaming market surges with 2.4m consoles imported amid esports boom
Saudi Arabia’s gaming industry surges with 2.4m consoles imported, faster game response times, and a $70m Esports World Cup in Riyadh
Gaming
Dubai to showcase $1bn gaming ambitions with first-ever Middle East government pavilion at Gamescom 2025
Dubai will host the Middle East’s first government gaming pavilion at Gamescom 2025, showcasing its $1bn plan to become a top 10 global gaming hub by 2033.
beIN Media Group
beIN Sports: How to watch English Premier League 2025/26 football on TV in UAE, Saudi and across MENA
beIN Sports to stream English Premier League 2025/26 football across 24 MENA countries in the 2025/26 season
Podcast
Dubai PodFest 2025: Podcasting event puts content creation and audio influencing centre stage
Dubai podcast event brings media companies and content creators together for audio event
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
advertisement
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.
Brand View
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
