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2025 is anticipate to be a transition year for startup funding in the UAE, but the expected investment is expected to be above the projected $2bn of 2024. This impressive growth is due to increasing investor confidence, regional economic stability as well as a growing innovative environment in the region. AI, fintech, climate, technology, and everything related to health technologies are expected to remain the most funded industries, with generative AI attracting more attention from investors because of its potential to substantially alter industries. Sources also expect that revenue-based financing and venture debt are some of the financing methods that…
Dubai now has a new project called the Creators HQ – a platform for 10,000 influencers to come and live in the city. The launch event recently occurred at the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025 in the Emirates Towers and offers services like help with attaining the UAE Golden Visa, moving services, and workshops and mentorship options for its users. A Hub for Content Creators The Creators HQ is also within the framework of the UAE’s desire for continued development of the nation’s digital creation ecosystem. Organizers of the event announced that with 300 events and workshops per year, the…
The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit- the biggest event for content creators across the planet is gearing up to rewrite the new-age media rules. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of January 2025 in Dubai AT Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future, the content agenda of the Summit is “Content for good.” Together with over 300 keynotes, panels, and sessions, the speakers, industry pioneers, online celebrities, or business leaders will discuss the future of content creation, trends, and the difficulties of digital storytelling. Key Highlights A keynote…
The current California fires have burned about 1000 structures, killed over 5 people and displaced several celebrities including Billy Crystal, Paris Hilton and Eugene Levy. It pointed out that such fires, which are ordinarily caused by heat, drought, and strong winds, have razed some of the wealthiest parts of the city, including the Pacific Palisades, Malibu, RUNYON CANYON and others. Heartbreaking Losses Comedian Billy Crystal, 76, and his spouse Janice evicted from their house in Pacific Palisades where they lived for 46 years. After what happened, Crystal said, “There was so much love and good memories that we put in…
Today His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence — United Arab Emirates visited Zayed Military City in Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Hamdan during his visit applauded the efforts of the UAE Armed Forces for being the protector of the country and playing their part in maintaining stability growth and safety of the nation. Fortification of the Nation’s Defenses He has appreciated the role of UAE Armed Forces for their support towards the development of the country. He argued that the wind for progress in the UAE with…
It was announced that the long-awaited 1 Billion Followers Summit 2025 will commence on 11th January 2025 and will be held under the auspices of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai. Being launched by the UAE Government Media Office, this event is to be held across the Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future. This year’s theme, “Content for Good” is in tandem with the vision of the UAE in nurturing a viable and sustainable content market within the region as well as creating an emphasis…
ADDED has established and imposed the ADRA to improve and formalize the business sector in Abu Dhabi emirate. The launch was scheduled after the resolution of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council to create ADRA which will regulate business registration and business compliance in the emirate and non-financial economic free zones in the emirate. Thus, one of the important areas of ADRA’s activity is compliance with the legislation, including AML and measures against suspicious operations. The authority will also combined a single catalogue of economic entities, which will facilitate the process of licensing and help to exercise better control over commercial…
Luke Damant, an Australian travel vlogger and YouTuber predominantly famous for adventurous content and cultural travel, has recently post unambiguous discrediting of the rumors regarding his death swirling through social media. The fake news said that Luke was killed in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, after he was reported missing three weeks ago as he was en route from the Pakistan border. On his social media post, Luke was able to deny all the rumors, and give his fans a assurance that he is very much alive. WELL AM WELL AND NOW CONTINUING WITH MY TOURS. He just had one advice, do not…
The famous Bangladeshi singer, actor and TV host Tahsan Khan formally got married to Umme Habiba Roza popularly known as Roza Ahmed who is a popular bridal makeup artist and businessman and living in New York. The news which Tahsan wanted to disclose publicly was disclosed soon after their wedding on Saturday morning. The couple’s pre-wedding rituals, which began with Gaye Holud that took place on Friday, sparked a lot of debate on social media once pictures of the two love birds surfaced on the social scene. People subjected facebook to pressures by posting congratulatory messages just waiting for a…
Dubai receives 16.79 million international tourists during January to November of 2024., it consists of 9 % up from 15.37 million the same period in 2023. The data obtained from the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism via Emirates News Agency (WAM) reveals the continually expanding attractiveness of the city as the worldwide tourism hub. Taking source market into consideration, western Europe was highest ranked with 3.298 million visitors followed by South Asia with 2.858 and GCC with over 2.5 million visitors. Other remarkable contributors included the CIS& Eastern Europe 14%, the Middle East & North Africa 12% and the…