A lineup of additional concerts is further attracting fans and tourists from the region and neighbouring countries, further boosting the travel and hospitality demand both in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Media
Abu Dhabi Film Commission
Abu Dhabi lures film and TV productions with 50% cashback offer
Abu Dhabi will support international and local TV and film production companies with major incentives
1 Billion Followers
Mohamed Alabbar to give keynote address at One Billion Followers Summit
Emaar founder says content creators are the new superpowers
Saudi Arabia looks to influencers to boost tourism sector
Saudi Arabia will partner with international social media influencers to highlight the Kingdom’s tourism sector
MDLBEAST
Music beyond borders: How Saud AlTurki is driving cultural exchange
Saud AlTurki is the visionary behind Brij Entertainment who’s connecting Saudi and Western music, while mentoring young talent, driving cultural exchange, and ensuring artists thrive both creatively and financially
Gaming
NEOM boosts Saudi gaming sector with publishing network
Saudi Arabia’s developing gaming industry will be supported by investments from NEOM Media’s Gaming Publishing Partner Network
Dubai Media Council
Dubai announces new media laws
Dubai expands powers of Media Council as it looks to boost film and games industries in the city
Arabian Business
Arabian Business reveals new ranking algorithm for 2025 power lists
The publication’s Most Powerful Women list will be the first to use this new ranking system, with subsequent power lists throughout 2025 following the same methodology
India
When the drums fall silent – legendary drummer Zakir Hussain passes away
The five-time Grammy winner died on Sunday in San Francisco after spending two weeks in the ICU with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
ADGM
Beam Ventures to launch $150m Abu Dhabi gaming fund
Beam Ventures eyes opportunities to thrust Abu Dhabi to the centre of the global gaming industry