Creators HQ's four Ramadan discussion nights brought together more than 420 content creators, CEOs, and media professionals in Dubai — marking the first events of their kind for the organisation in the UAE and across the Middle East. Sessions drew executives from major technology platforms and social networks to examine the social value of digital content production in the modern era.
Strengthening Dubai's Position as a Global Content Hub
The Ramadan events are part of Creators HQ's broader mandate to support and nurture digital creators while cementing its role as a global content incubator. The organisation has already held an international meeting in Los Angeles, California, and showcased its work at South by Southwest in Austin, Texas.
Creators HQ was established within the framework of the AED 150 million Content Creator Support Fund initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. The initiative is designed to foster innovation in the digital sector and attract global talent to the emirate. The fund is spearheaded by Alia Alhammadi, Vice Chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of the 1 Billion Followers Summit.
Four Creators HQ Ramadan Events That Shaped the Conversation
X Ramadan Creators' Night featured Antoine Caironi, X's MENA Managing Director, who addressed the platform's AI approach to content, monetisation schemes, and the X Originals project.
Meta Suhoor Experience saw Moon Baz, Meta's Director of Global Partners, outline the ways Meta is supporting Middle Eastern content creators. The evening also featured the "Creators for Purpose" discussion, recognising individuals for their contributions to improving communities worldwide.
Ammar Kandil and Yes Theory — Ammar Kandil, a co-founder of the YouTube channel Yes Theory with more than 20 million subscribers, shared techniques for telling authentic and compelling stories that resonate with global audiences.
Samsung AI Workshop gave creators a practical briefing on using AI photography features in the new Galaxy S25 series, with specific focus on capturing and enhancing Ramadan-themed content.
