The project marks a chapter in Dubai’s creative landscape and is set to stimulate the arts sector and drive economic growth through its cultural, social, and economic impact
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The UAE Media Regulation Law and its Executive Regulation mark a shift towards regulating emerging technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), gaming, and on-demand broadcasting platforms
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Dubai ranked world’s top destination for foreign direct investments in creative and cultural industries with $5.1bn inflow and 23,500 new jobs
Dubai top city for creative and cultural FDI for third year in a row
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Human imagination, not AI, will drive tomorrow’s creative economy
The future of the creative economy lies in the fusion of human imagination and technological advancement
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Riyadh launches Creative District
Riyadh Creative District will be hub for creative minds, industry leaders, and emerging talent
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Dubai Design Week to mark 10th anniversary in November 2024
Dubai Design Week 2024 will gather over 500 designers and brands from over 40 countries to present new design concepts through installations, exhibitions, and interactive displays
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Umar Kamani’s second act: From £100 a week to £32mn a day, pioneering fast fashion, and rescuing legacy brands
After pioneering fast fashion online over a decade ago, Kamani is now setting his sights on transforming Dubai into a global hub of talent and innovation
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Take the Shot
Amer Mohamad is one of the Middle East’s most admired photographers, responsible for creating many of the striking images seen in the region’s best fashion magazines. He speaks to Arabian Business about living a life through the lens
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Saudi PIF buys $265mn stake in Chinese gaming company VSPO
PIF will become the largest equity holder in VSPO
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Dubai innovation ‘key to survival,’ says TECOM SVP
Dubai’s extensive tech and media ecosystem will help power Dubai in attracting more companies and talent
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Dubai’s global business hub is powering the creative sector
Artists, storytellers, filmmakers, fashion, graphic and product designers, and entrepreneurs all benefit from Dubai’s role as a global creative hub
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Sharjah Media City announces new venture builder – Shams Valley – to launch startups in the media, technology sectors
The initiative is launched in collaboration with leading UAE-based venture building studio Grow Valley
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How to apply for the UAE Cultural Golden Visa
Artists, singers, curators, dancers, musicians or performers are eligible for the 10-year visa
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Saudi Arabia’s Film AlUla begins construction on studio complex
Construction is underway with completion of 30,000 sq m first phase targeted for Q3 2023
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Revealed: How Dubai’s Al Quoz is transforming into a global creative hub
The Al Quoz Creative Zone master plan is to be rolled out over four years