Securities and Commodities Authority calls on financial influencers in the UAE to obtain licence
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UAE finfluencer licensing brings ‘long overdue accountability’ to social media investment advice, experts say
The UAE’s ‘finfluencer’ licensing system combats social media investment scams, with groundbreaking rules requiring anyone with just 1,000 followers who gives financial advice to register with regulators
Saudi Arabia’s AlUla to host first Instagram Creators Summit in MENA
The event is slated to be held on April 20-22
UAE tax authority launches new Moáther package to support influencer tax compliance
FTA aims to support business sectors by providing them with tools for self-compliance with UAE tax legislation
Crypto Content Creator Campus 2024 in Dubai gives crash course in how to become an influencer
Crypto Content Creator Campus brings together influencers with a combined billion views to lead expert panel discussions
India’s influencer marketing platform KlugKlug announces major expansion plans in MENA and beyond
The company said plans are under way to establish operations in countries such as Saudi Arabia and Kuwait within the next 12 to 18 months
Is the rise of influencers the death of marketing?
The rise of influencers presents both opportunities and challenges for the marketing industry
UAE holiday dates; 4-day week in Dubai; Saudi labour law changes; UAE casino update – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holidays, 4-day working week, Saudi labour laws, Ras Al Khaimah casino update, Mo Vlogs and more top stories this week
Mo Vlogs hits back over “scam” claims
Influencer says social media allegations “just not true”
Abu Dhabi social media influencer advert ban explained: $2,700 fines, how to apply for a licence, new rule start date
Abu Dhabi’s ban on unlicensed social media influencer adverts to begin on July 1
Abu Dhabi announces $2,720 fines and business closures for unlicensed influencer adverts
Abu Dhabi Department of Economic will fine companies collaborating with social media influencers without the proper advertising licenses
Sheikh Mohammed announces $41m Dubai content creation fund and influencer headquarters
Sheikh Mohammed directs fund for content creators and a permanent base for social media influencers in Dubai
1 Billion Followers Summit Dubai: Khaby Lame, German Garmendia, Mishary Alafasy, Mo Vlogs, Abo Falah, Sidemen, Techno Gamers, Bassem Youssef and more share their secrets
World-famous content creators and social media influencers will be among the guests at the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai
Dubai Bling cast could have more than 9.1 million fake Instagram followers, audit platform claims
Influencer auditing platform Modash.io suggests millions of followers on the cast’s social media could be fake
Influencer marketing firm KlugKlug eyes massive expansion in Middle East, Southeast Asia
KlugKlug utilizes AI and machine learning-driven data to identify and explore influencers, deliver precise audience insights, and furnish intelligence regarding global influencers across popular social platforms
Number of aspiring influencers on the rise as global ‘creator economy’ balloons to $250bn
2023 marked a watershed year as the burgeoning ‘creator economy’ came into its own, fuelled by the rise in professionals ditching their 9-to-5 jobs for careers in social media
UAE influencers must pay tax and register with government or risk 5 years in prison
Influencers need to pay tax and register with the authorities or face potential jail time