Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a gathering of prominent digital content creators and social media personalities whose combined audience surpasses one billion followers.
The networking event brought together notable figures from the creator economy, including fashion entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni, tech creator Josh Richards, educational content specialist Dhruv Rathee, science communicator Hashem Al-Ghaili, digital strategist Vladimir Shmondenko, and creative content producer Younes Zarou.
In a press statement, Dubai Press Club Acting Director Maryam Al Mulla says Dubai is keen on strengthening its position “as a global hub for digital innovation and media excellence by bringing together the world’s most influential content creators, who play a crucial role in shaping the future media landscape.”
The gathering, attended by officials from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), focused on discussions about the future of digital media, content creator responsibilities, and media’s role in global discourse.
Highlighting the strategic importance of engaging with digital creators, Al Mulla says: “Today, influencers and digital content creators play a key role in fostering global dialogue, leveraging their vast reach on social media platforms. At DPC, we have built a strong network of relationships with this growing community of social media pioneers.”
Dubai as the Next Creator Economy Hub?
The event highlights Dubai’s emergence as a center for media innovation, with participants representing diverse sectors, including fashion, technology, education, and entertainment.
Dubai hosted the 1 Billion Followers Summit in January, gathering over 15,000 content creators, 420 speakers, and 125 CEOs across three days. The event also hosted over 300 keynotes, panels, and main sessions revolving around the theme “Content for Good.”
Industry veteran Jim Louderback, who participated in the summit organization, believes the city has what it takes to follow in the path of London, Los Angeles, and other thriving cities that have become important hubs within the international creator economy ecosystem.
“I see Dubai, and the UAE, as an emerging and accelerating place for the creator economy, both from an infrastructure perspective and from a place where creators might want to be,” says Louderback in an interview with Net Influencer.
The Dubai Press Club reports that participating creators expressed interest in the emirate’s developing media infrastructure and its potential for future digital media initiatives.
Dubai Press Club (DPC) hosted a gathering of prominent digital content creators and social media personalities whose combined audience surpasses one billion followers.
The networking event brought together notable figures from the creator economy, including fashion entrepreneur Chiara Ferragni, tech creator Josh Richards, educational content specialist Dhruv Rathee, science communicator Hashem Al-Ghaili, digital strategist Vladimir Shmondenko, and creative content producer Younes Zarou.
In a press statement, Dubai Press Club Acting Director Maryam Al Mulla says Dubai is keen on strengthening its position “as a global hub for digital innovation and media excellence by bringing together the world’s most influential content creators, who play a crucial role in shaping the future media landscape.”
The gathering, attended by officials from Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), focused on discussions about the future of digital media, content creator responsibilities, and media’s role in global discourse.
Highlighting the strategic importance of engaging with digital creators, Al Mulla says: “Today, influencers and digital content creators play a key role in fostering global dialogue, leveraging their vast reach on social media platforms. At DPC, we have built a strong network of relationships with this growing community of social media pioneers.”
Dubai as the Next Creator Economy Hub?
The event highlights Dubai’s emergence as a center for media innovation, with participants representing diverse sectors, including fashion, technology, education, and entertainment.
Dubai hosted the 1 Billion Followers Summit in January, gathering over 15,000 content creators, 420 speakers, and 125 CEOs across three days. The event also hosted over 300 keynotes, panels, and main sessions revolving around the theme “Content for Good.”
Industry veteran Jim Louderback, who participated in the summit organization, believes the city has what it takes to follow in the path of London, Los Angeles, and other thriving cities that have become important hubs within the international creator economy ecosystem.
“I see Dubai, and the UAE, as an emerging and accelerating place for the creator economy, both from an infrastructure perspective and from a place where creators might want to be,” says Louderback in an interview with Net Influencer.
The Dubai Press Club reports that participating creators expressed interest in the emirate’s developing media infrastructure and its potential for future digital media initiatives.