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Collective Artists Network, India’s leading new-age media powerhouse, today marks one year of operations in the UAE, underscoring a strong and successful first chapter in the Middle East. Over the past year, Collective has emerged as a key partner for brands, governments, and institutions seeking to tap into India’s cultural influence and the region’s growing appetite for Indian talent, creators, …

DUBAI/WAM The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest summit dedicated to the content creation economy, featured six roundtable discussions. Experts and specialists from leading technology companies, global social media platforms, and top global influencers and content creators explored developments taking place across multiple sectors of the new media content industry, the key challenges they faced, …

DUBAI/WAM Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East, in collaboration with Amazon Ads, announced the Amazon Creators Foundry, an initiative designed to enable UAE-based content creators to launch and scale their own products on Amazon.ae. The new initiative was announced during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest …

ABU DHABI/WAM Dr. Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, affirmed that the United Arab Emirates, in line with the vision of its wise leadership, is today leading a global movement to redefine the renewable energy landscape. This approach goes beyond merely increasing solar panels; it relies on integrating cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and strategic storage …

ABU DHABI/WAM Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC – Masdar, a global clean energy leader, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the 150-megawatt (MW) Quipungo Solar Photovoltaic project in Angola, marking Masdar’s first PPA in the country. The Quipungo project represents the first contracted site under Project Royal Sable, a planned 500MW renewable energy programme across three sites …

SHARJAH / WAM Organised by the Emirates Publishers Association and the Sharjah Book Authority under the theme “A Community Woven by Stories,” the Sharjah Literature Festival stands as one of the region’s most prominent cultural events. It reflects the Emirate of Sharjah’s status as a leading hub for literary creativity and intellectual thought on both regional and international levels. The …

ABU DHABI / WAM The Federal National Council (FNC) participated in the IRENA Legislators and Regulators Forum 2026, held in Abu Dhabi under the theme “Rethinking the Framework: Powering the Renewable Energy Transition.” As countries move from climate commitments to concrete implementation, this year’s examined how legislative and regulatory action can accelerate renewable energy deployment, unlock investment at scale, and …

DUBAI / WAM Wio Bank has launched the UAE’s first banking account designed specifically for content creators and digital entrepreneurs, offering tailored features to support income management, payments and business growth. The launch took place during the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering dedicated to the content creation economy, organised by the UAE Government …

ABU DHABI / WAM UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory message to His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik of Oman on the anniversary of his accession to power. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al …

DUBAI / GULF TIME In a landmark move that reflects both strategic foresight and confidence in the region’s industrial trajectory, Gaw Capital has officially entered the UAE’s logistics and industrial real estate market. Spearheaded through a joint venture with GFH Partners, this marks the firm’s first logistics footprint in the UAE—and a pivotal extension of its global logistics platform. According …