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28-05-2025
- Business
Dubai Press Club Unveils Arab Media Outlook Report as Regional Media Sector Transforms
The Dubai Press Club has launched the Arab Media Outlook – Future Vision, a landmark report that charts the shifting dynamics of the Middle East and North Africa's media industry. Released at the Arab Media Summit in Dubai, the report offers a data-driven roadmap for policymakers, investors, and innovators navigating a sector reshaped by digital disruption and changing audience behavior. Developed in collaboration with Dubai Media City and Strategy&, the report spans five key segments—video, audio, publishing, advertising, and gaming—and forecasts MENA's media market to grow from $17 billion in 2024 to $20.6 billion by 2028. Advertising remains the region's largest media subsegment, but digital-first formats are gaining ground. Internet advertising is projected to grow at 7.2% annually, with gaming close behind at 4.4%. OTT video and music streaming continue to scale, while podcasting and esports are emerging as new growth engines. 'The Arab media industry is entering a new phase, shaped by rapid technological change and evolving consumption patterns,' said Mona Ghanem Al Marri, President of the Dubai Press Club. 'Our goal is to build a globally competitive ecosystem that supports development across the region.' The report highlights AI as a key enabler across the media value chain and underscores the role of updated regulation, talent development, and access to funding in driving sustainable growth. With Dubai positioning itself as a global creative hub, the report aligns with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, reinforcing the UAE's commitment to a future-ready media landscape. News Source: Emirates News Agency
Mid East Info
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum Offers an Inspiring Platform for Entrepreneurs - Middle East Business News and Information
The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the return of the third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum, aiming to empower entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow their ventures. Through this initiative, the Authority seeks to highlight the importance of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and the various opportunities they offer in contributing to Dubai's aim of becoming a global hub for the creative economy by 2026. This aligns with the Authority's commitment to investing in young talents and competencies. The forum, hosted in the Al Quoz Creative Zone in Q4 2025, will feature expert-led talks on entrepreneurship and the CCIs, interactive workshops, networking sessions, and panels on advancing business growth, as well as a range of activities designed to equip participants with entrepreneurial skills. In parallel, Dubai Culture launched the open call for the third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition on the forum's sidelines. The contest aims to spur innovation among entrepreneurs and SME owners by inviting ideas that enhance Dubai's startup ecosystem and support the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, which unites industry with investment capital. Khulood Khoory, Director of the Project & Events Department at Dubai Culture, emphasised the magnitude of the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum and its role in supporting CCIs and bolstering sustainable development. She said: 'Through the forum and the competition, we aim to create an environment that nurtures entrepreneurship in Dubai, encouraging a competitive climate that drives the creative economy and empowers innovative endeavours. Our initiatives are designed to attract investors, talent, and creative minds, inspiring them to launch and expand their projects in the emirate. The event is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, experts, and stakeholders to connect, share insights, and ignite new ways of thinking. Likewise, the competition motivates participants to push boundaries and continue their professional journeys, fuelling growth across sectors.' Dubai Culture will accept applications for the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition until 30 June. Shortlisted entrepreneurs can present their proposals to a panel of specialists, financiers, and event partners at the forum. The jury will assess entries based on creativity, competitiveness, sustainability, market insight, and overall potential, covering impact on the CCIs, innovation, cultural diversity, and job creation. The first-place winner will receive AED 80,000, the second AED 50,000, and the third AED 30,000, with additional prizes awarded by collaborators. The Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition targets early-stage startups in the UAE under two years old and welcomes entrepreneurs from all CCIs. Eligible fields include advertising, marketing, cultural production, craft manufacturing, architecture, urban planning, broadcasting, handicrafts and fine arts, graphic, industrial, digital, fashion, and product design, as well as heritage, museums, libraries, archaeology, music, film, animation, performing and visual arts, photography, podcasts, content creation, publishing, literature, gaming, and culinary arts. All applicants must submit a functional prototype of their work. The first and second editions of the forum attracted over 2,000 creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors, featuring 59 workshops, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and related activities. Additionally, ten community hub partners participated and provided support, knowledge, and services to the forum attendees.
Zawya
04-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum offers an inspiring platform for entrepreneurs
Dubai, UAE: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has announced the return of the third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum, aiming to empower entrepreneurs and owners of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to grow their ventures. Through this initiative, the Authority seeks to highlight the importance of the cultural and creative industries (CCIs) and the various opportunities they offer in contributing to Dubai's aim of becoming a global hub for the creative economy by 2026. This aligns with the Authority's commitment to investing in young talents and competencies. The forum, hosted in the Al Quoz Creative Zone in Q4 2025, will feature expert-led talks on entrepreneurship and the CCIs, interactive workshops, networking sessions, and panels on advancing business growth, as well as a range of activities designed to equip participants with entrepreneurial skills. In parallel, Dubai Culture launched the open call for the third Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition on the forum's sidelines. The contest aims to spur innovation among entrepreneurs and SME owners by inviting ideas that enhance Dubai's startup ecosystem and support the Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, which unites industry with investment capital. Khulood Khoory, Director of the Project & Events Department at Dubai Culture, emphasised the magnitude of the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Forum and its role in supporting CCIs and bolstering sustainable development. She said: 'Through the forum and the competition, we aim to create an environment that nurtures entrepreneurship in Dubai, encouraging a competitive climate that drives the creative economy and empowers innovative endeavours. Our initiatives are designed to attract investors, talent, and creative minds, inspiring them to launch and expand their projects in the emirate. The event is a unique opportunity for entrepreneurs, experts, and stakeholders to connect, share insights, and ignite new ways of thinking. Likewise, the competition motivates participants to push boundaries and continue their professional journeys, fuelling growth across sectors.' Dubai Culture will accept applications for the Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition until 30 June. Shortlisted entrepreneurs can present their proposals to a panel of specialists, financiers, and event partners at the forum. The jury will assess entries based on creativity, competitiveness, sustainability, market insight, and overall potential, covering impact on the CCIs, innovation, cultural diversity, and job creation. The first-place winner will receive AED 80,000, the second AED 50,000, and the third AED 30,000, with additional prizes awarded by collaborators. The Al Quoz Creative Entrepreneurship Competition targets early-stage startups in the UAE under two years old and welcomes entrepreneurs from all CCIs. Eligible fields include advertising, marketing, cultural production, craft manufacturing, architecture, urban planning, broadcasting, handicrafts and fine arts, graphic, industrial, digital, fashion, and product design, as well as heritage, museums, libraries, archaeology, music, film, animation, performing and visual arts, photography, podcasts, content creation, publishing, literature, gaming, and culinary arts. All applicants must submit a functional prototype of their work. The first and second editions of the forum attracted over 2,000 creatives, entrepreneurs, and investors, featuring 59 workshops, panel discussions, keynote speeches, and related activities. Additionally, ten community hub partners participated and provided support, knowledge, and services to the forum attendees.
Khaleej Times
28-04-2025
- Business
- Khaleej Times
Dubai Design District (d3) celebrates milestone anniversary
Dubai Design District (d3), the global creative ecosystem that is part of Tecom Group PJSC, held a celebratory event to mark more than a decade of enabling design excellence. d3 hosted global industry leaders during 'Beyond a Decade of Design', a special event reflecting on its role in cementing Dubai's position as a global hub for creativity and design since opening its doors in 2015. During the event, d3 highlighted its upcoming expansion project, comprising more than 500,000 of new premium spaces, to serve growing customer demand including from top-tier global companies. Also marking the occasion, the district launched the d3 Design Award, a prestigious new award platform to celebrate industry talent in the region. 'Dubai Design District (d3) was founded with a vision to transform regional design prowess into globally impactful results, and over the past decade, has enriched Dubai's knowledge economy by championing creativity and innovation,' said Khadija Al Bastaki, Senior Vice President of Dubai Design District (d3) part of Tecom Group. 'd3's pivotal expansion project will uphold our community's legacy of welcoming, nurturing, and amplifying design excellence, cementing Dubai's position as a global destination for design, creativity, and innovation, in line with Dubai Economic Agenda 'D33', Dubai Creative Economy Strategy, and Design Sector Strategy 2033.' d3, one of Tecom Group's most sought-after specialised districts, was launched with the vision of empowering regional talent to play a defining role in strengthening Dubai's knowledge economy. In the decade since it opened for business, the district's community has grown to include more than 1,100 businesses and 20,000 creative professionals. d3's upcoming expansion will play a vital role in serving demand from global customers in the design, fashion, and creative industries. The project, which includes the development of six Grade-A office buildings, will add more than 500,000 of gross leasable area (GLA) to the district, cementing d3 appeal as the destination of choice for creative minds from around the world. Representing an investment of Dh825 million, the new development, which was announced by Tecom Group in August 2024, will feature office spaces built in line with LEED certification standards, offering stunning views of the Dubai skyline including the iconic Burj Khalifa, and is set for completion by H1 2028. The project will also include sports facilities, community spaces, ample parking, fine dining options, and an extended promenade, complementing the surrounding residential developments. Nurturing future talent Reaffirming its commitment to nurturing creative and innovative designers, the district announced the launch of the d3 Design Award to recognise exceptional design talent each year. Designers who live in the region will be eligible to enter the new awards, with the inaugural winner to be announced during Dubai Design Week in November. Also as part of its 10th anniversary celebrations, d3 will publish a specially curated commemorative illustrated book this year to showcase the city's most talented and inspiring design minds. A memento that celebrates regional creativity, the book will be distributed at global design events to highlight the work and ideas of talented Emirati designers. d3 is today home to three academic institutions and hosts more than 100 events each year, including globally impactful platforms such as Dubai Fashion Week and Dubai Design Week. Home to in5 Design, the sector-focused vertical of Tecom Group's in5 incubator, the district has also supported more than 120 start-ups in the design sector since its inception. Dubai Design District (d3) is part of Tecom Group's portfolio of business districts, which also includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Studio City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Industrial City, and Dubai Science Park.
