New features expand TikTok’s efforts to support mental health and balanced screen time, particularly for teens with more than 50 built-in safety and privacy protections
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GCC’s creator economy grows 75% in two years
Qoruz report finds there are now more than 263,000 influencers active across the Gulf, with creator economy diversifying beyond lifestyle and fashion into finance, health, and entertainment
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Dubai International Content Market 2025 to unite global media leaders in November
Dubai International Content Market 2025 returns on November 4–5 with 90 exhibitors, 250 buyers, and top broadcasters from over 50 countries
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EXCLUSIVE Prince Khaled blasts Meta for ignoring online scams: “They are only here to profit”
HRH accuses social media company of prioritising financial gain over protecting vulnerable Gulf users from fraud
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UAE 1 Billion Followers Summit draws 1,131 global creators to new startup accelerator
UAE 1 Billion Followers Summit draws 1,131 applications from 70 countries for its Creators Ventures Accelerator supporting creator startups
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Dubai Police issue warning over spike in fake social media job scam ads
Dubai Police urge residents to beware fake job ads on social media as fraudsters target users with part-time offers to steal data and money
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UAE warns social media users and creators against AI misuse
The UAE Media Council warned that misuse of AI to depict national symbols or spread misinformation violates media laws and can result in fines and penalties
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Dubai Police issues Global Village VIP ticket scam warning
Dubai Police warns public over social media scams offering fake Global Village VIP tickets
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UAE cracks down on social media advert over medical claims
UAE Media Council takes action against unsubstantiated medical claims in social media advert
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TikTok drives over $1bn boost to Saudi GDP, supports 25,000 jobs in 2024
TikTok contributed more than $1bn to Saudi Arabia’s GDP and supported 25,000 jobs in 2024, with over one million creators and 170,000 SMBs driving growth
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Dubai to host $1m AI film prize at 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026
Dubai to host 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026, launching world’s largest $1m AI film prize and $13.6m fund for creators
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Snapchat study: Saudis rely on social media to shop
From food orders to travel decisions, Saudis are turning to social media to make shopping decisions
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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
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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
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UAE Federal Authority warns against fake immigration services on social media
The Authority has cautioned citizens, residents, and visitors against responding to misleading advertisements from unauthorised offices or companies
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UAE shoppers to favour social media over traditional e-commerce by 2030: Report
DHL’s new report shows that 96% of UAE consumers expect to shop primarily via social media within five years, as AI and sustainability reshape digital buying habits
