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Dhar Mann Takes His Creator Empire to New Heights
Dhar Mann is living proof that total life collapse can become one of the wildest entertainment success stories on the internet. Forbes Top Creators 2026 ranks him #2, with 137 million followers and $65M in annual revenue powering one of the biggest digital studios ever built.
25 Jun 2026
Subtitle Fix for Article 59
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
Google Search Profiles Launch for Creators and Publishers
Google has launched Search profiles, a shareable space for creators and publishers to highlight articles, videos and social posts across Search and Google Discover, with strong relevance for the UAE's fast-growing creator economy.
5 Jun 2026
Podcast Clipping Strategy: Rayan Hayek at Creators Gathering
Rayan Hayek's podcast clipping strategy at Dubai's Creators Gathering gave creators a practical formula: short clips attract fast attention, build trust with honest titles, and drive audiences back to the full episode.
4 May 2026
Hashem Al-Ghaili's AI Filmmaking Blueprint for Dubai
Hashem Al-Ghaili took the stage at Dubai's Creators Gathering to share his AI filmmaking blueprint — a hands-on framework showing Arab creators how to use artificial intelligence for faster content production without surrendering creative control.
3 May 2026
Mays Anber Warns Against Digital Fame Obsession
Content creator Mays Anber is sounding the alarm on digital fame obsession, urging creators, influencers, and parents to build lasting skills and owned income streams — not just platform follower counts.
30 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
Lil Miquela Joins the #1BillionSummit in Dubai
Lil Miquela, one of the world's most iconic virtual digital influencers, has been confirmed for the #1BillionSummit in Dubai — marking a milestone moment for the global creator economy and the rising role of AI-driven virtual identities.
6 Jan 2026
1 Billion Followers Summit Dubai 2026
The 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 returns to Dubai from January 9–11, bringing 15,000 creators and 500+ speakers including MrBeast and Will Smith under the theme Content for Good, with a $1M AI Film Award and AED 50M creator funding pool.
6 Jan 2026
Dubai's 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 Sells Out
The 1 Billion Followers Summit Dubai 2026 has sold out all ticket categories — Expo, Creator Pro, and VIP — weeks before the January 9–11 event, with 15,000+ creators, 500+ speakers including Will Smith and MrBeast, converging at Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, and DIFC.
5 Jan 2026
1 Billion Followers Summit Dubai: Will Smith & MrBeast 2026
Dubai takes centre stage in the global creator economy as Will Smith and MrBeast headline the 1 Billion Followers Summit Dubai 2026, January 9–11 — bringing 15,000+ creators, 500 speakers, and 580 sessions across Emirates Towers, Museum of the Future, and DIFC.
4 Jan 2026
1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 Comes to Dubai
Dubai hosts the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit from January 9–11, 2026, uniting 15,000 creators, 500 speakers, and five major platform partners under the theme "Content for Good" at Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future.
1 Jan 2026
Disney+ Joins 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 in Dubai
Disney+ has officially joined the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 as a Strategic Partner, strengthening the UAE's position as a global hub for digital media and content creation. The fourth edition runs January 9–11, 2026, at Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future
28 Dec 2025
1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 Returns to Dubai
Dubai is set to host the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 from January 9 to 11, the world's largest gathering for content creators and digital entrepreneurs — spanning Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future under the theme "Content for Good".
14 Dec 2025
Snapchat Creator Study: What Creators Want from Brands
A Snapchat creator study conducted with Publicis Groupe Middle East and Ipsos in Saudi Arabia finds 94% of creators have high affinity for the platform, 41% prefer long-term brand partnerships, and 77% of users say creators feel like friends — not just content providers.
10 Dec 2025
Instagram Rings Awards Honor 25 Top Global Creators
Instagram launched Rings, its first-ever creator awards program, honoring 25 exceptional creators worldwide with a custom gold ring by Grace Wales Bonner and exclusive digital profile privileges — judged by Spike Lee, Marc Jacobs, KAWS, and Adam Mosseri.
7 Oct 2025
YouTube Turns 20: MENA Creator Economy Surges
As YouTube marks its 20th anniversary, the MENA creator economy is booming. Saudi Arabia saw a 40% jump in million-riyal channels, Egypt a 60% surge, and the UAE a 15% rise in seven-figure earners — all backed by $70 billion paid out to creators globally over three years.
24 Apr 2025
1 Billion Followers Summit: UAE Leads Creator Economy
The third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit took place January 11–13, 2025, in Dubai, bringing together over 15,000 creators, 420 speakers, and 125 CEOs to shape the future of the $250 billion global creator economy.
11 Jan 2025