UAE Hosts 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025

The 1 Billion Followers Summit, hosted in Dubai from January 11 to 13, 2025, is set to have a significant positive impact on the content creator economy, projected to grow from $250 billion to $440 billion. The summit, themed 'Content for Good', is expected to attract over 15,000 creators, 420 speakers, and 125 CEOs, emphasizing the UAE's commitment to leading in this sector. The Dubai Press Club's recently concluded Economic Content Creators Programme aimed to equip emerging media professionals with skills to report on economic trends, reflecting a broader initiative to enhance media capabilities in the region. Mohammad Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs, highlighted the government's vision to create a thriving ecosystem for content creators, inspired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum's foresight in media and technology. Sheikh Mohammed welcomed participants, promising the establishment of a sustainable environment for content creators that fosters prosperity and innovation. This summit marks a pivotal moment for the UAE as it seeks to solidify its position as a global hub for the content creator economy.