The hub, located at the heart of Yas Creative Hub, will be the first purpose-built development for media, entertainment and gaming in the region
content creators
content creators
Dubai’s Power League Gaming partners with Logitech G to launch ‘Stream School’
The initiative aims to assist those who aspire to enter this field by delivering the tools needed to get started with a successful streaming career
content creators
UAE issues new executive regulation on copyright and neighbouring rights
The new law covers a wide spectrum of the community including creative content creators
AI-based curating systems
Can Dubai be the next Silicon Valley technology hub?
The emirate provides those in the Web 3 space with the ‘perfect balance of work and fun,’ making it attractive for talent, said the 26-year-old co-founder of interactive short video platform Vurse
content creators
Will we embrace performance-based influencer marketing?
It’s time to understand influencer marketing as a solid investment and vital part of your ongoing marketing, public relations and digital strategies
content creators
Saudi Film Commission unveils incentives to attract movie makers
Cash rebate offers a first glimpse into the commission’s film incentives package as part of its recently launched strategy to develop the kingdom’s burgeoning cinema sector
content creators
Under the influence: The truth behind influencer marketing
Influencer marketing can be a powerful tool, but brands have to know how to channel the world of Instagram properly to see returns
artists
Indie music sees renaissance in UAE
Music discovery platforms and social media apps, now make the process of building an audience for independent artists infinitely easier than ever before
content creators
UAE’s influencers now subject to VAT on gifts
Announcement by FTA gives content creation legitimacy, says industry expert
content creators
In pictures: Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed opens New Media academy
The first-of-its kind digital academy in the Middle East will train media professionals in the public and private sector and develop social media content creators. The new media provides job opportunities and supports the development process.
Arabic audiobook
Entrepreneur of the Week: Sebastian Bond, Kitab Sawti
Sebastian Bond, founder of world’s largest Arabic audiobook platform
Arabic audiobook
Arabic audiobook start-up to create over 5,000 jobs for content creators
Kitab Sawti raised $6 million in funding from investors including Careem co-founder Abdulla Elyas
2019 Prediction
2019 Prediction: Twitter focuses on transparency, videos and m-commerce
Commercial transactions made electronically by mobile phone will continue to spread
#media
Video: Are we in the midst of a PR revolution?
In recent years, the lines between PR, media, advertising and events have blurred to the point where everyone is seemingly fighting for the same space.
content creators
Influencers are here to stay…
Two weeks ago, Anil Bhoyrul questioned the role of influencers in today’s market – and suggested the world would be better off without them. ITP Live Director Alia Fawad explains why she thinks Bhoyrul got it all wrong.