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Unilever's Billion-Dollar Creator Economy Bet Explained
Unilever has committed 50% of its media investment to social-first and creator-led marketing, pouring billions toward content creators. Yet average creator pay is falling as the market grows more crowded. Here is what the shift means for Dubai's booming creator scene.
13 Jun 2026
Instagram Reorder Grid Feature: Rearrange Your Profile Posts
Instagram has launched Reorder Grid, a long-requested feature that lets users rearrange the posts on their profile without deleting or reposting them. Rolled out on June 8, 2026, the mobile tool gives creators and brands far more control over how their grid looks.
9 Jun 2026
UAE Social Content Fund: AED 5M for Creators as AI Hits 86%
The UAE has launched the AED 5 million ($1.36 million) Social Content Fund through Creators HQ and Alfan, supporting 50 creators with funding, equipment, and studio access — as 86% of creators now use generative AI and content volume has surged 77%.
29 Apr 2026
Khalid Al Ameri at 1 Billion Followers Summit
At the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 in Dubai, Emirati creator Khalid Al Ameri argued that a smaller, loyal community beats a massive but passive following — and that purpose-driven content outlasts virality every time.
9 Jan 2026
Why Dubai Is Influencers' Top Base for Digital Stardom
A BBC Worklife report reveals the practical forces pulling influencers into Dubai: zero income tax, flexible creator visas, camera-perfect streets, and a rapidly growing community of fellow digital entrepreneurs choosing the city as their long-term base.
7 Dec 2025
Dubai Influencer Golden Visa: Tax-Free Living for Creators
Dubai has become the top destination for social media influencers — and it's easy to see why. The UAE's influencer Golden Visa offers 10-year residency, zero income tax, and a thriving creator ecosystem that is drawing talent from the US, Europe, and Asia at a remarkable pace.
3 Feb 2025
Dubai Gaming Visa: A Game-Changer for Content Creators
Dubai's gaming visa, launched in May 2024, offers game developers, streamers, and content creators a fast-tracked residency pathway under the Dubai Program for Gaming 2033, which aims to generate $1 billion in economic impact and 30,000 jobs by 2033.
29 May 2024