NMA and TikTok train young creators in Arab media talent development
Arab media talent development took a practical turn this autumn when the National Media Authority and TikTok held a joint training session for young creators from across the region. The session sits within the eighth edition of the Young Arab Media Leaders Programme. It gave participants direct instruction in how short-form video works, how live […]
What the Pakistan tax on overseas content creators means for UAE earners
The Pakistan tax on overseas content creators begins with one fixed number: 195 rupees for every 1,000 views on a YouTube video. That figure, worth about $0.70, decides how much a creator is presumed to earn from Pakistani viewers, whether or not the money reaches their account. Behind it sits a formal notification. The Federal […]
What the Trump TV streaming platform is and how you can watch it today
The Trump TV streaming platform gives the White House its own 24/7 video channel, and it landed in the middle of a fight over who gets to cover the president. Its official name is “Trump TV: The Essentials Station.” The stream runs on the White House YouTube channel, its website, and its official app. Content […]
Arab Media Summit 2026 to honour media excellence in region
The Arab Media Summit (AMS) 2026 will host ceremonies for three awards celebrating excellence and talent across the Arab media landscape, as the region’s largest media gathering returns to Dubai from 15th to 17th September, WAM announced. The Arab Media Award (AMA); the Ibda’a – Arab Youth Media Award, and the Arab Social Media Influencers […]
Emirati Women’s Day 2026 Becomes a Month as UAE Counts Its Policy Gains
Emirati Women’s Day 2026 arrives on 28 August with a change of format, as the UAE extends a single date into a month of national programming that ends on 28 September. The country fixed the date in 2015, choosing 28 August because the General Women’s Union was founded that day in 1975. Sheikha Fatima bint […]
Meta’s Bombastic $17 Billion Settlement Signals Shift for Teen Safety Rules
Meta’s bombastic $17 billion settlement closes one of the largest child safety fights the tech industry has faced. The company agreed to pay $16.68 billion after 47 states and U.S. territories accused it of designing Instagram and Facebook to hook young users. State attorneys general said Meta built features meant to “entice, engage, and ultimately […]
Dubai Press Club announces leading national institutions as partners for Arab Media Summit 2026
As preparations continue for the Arab Media Summit 2026, the Dubai Press Club (DPC), organiser of the event, has announced that nine leading national institutions have joined the list of partners for this year’s edition, WAM published the announcement. Scheduled to take place from 15th to 17th September 2026, the Summit will be held under […]
Mada Media Books AED1.5 billion in Media contracts Across 683 Dubai Assets
Mada Media closed the first half of 2026 with AED1.5 billion in Media contracts, covering 683 advertising assets across Dubai. The company organises, develops and manages the emirate’s out-of-home advertising sector. Eighty local and regional advertising companies entered the tenders held during the period. Earlier company figures put first-quarter contract value at AED971.3 million, which […]
Harry and Meghan Moving Back to Britain With Security Still Unresolved
Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain has landed on the royal household with almost no warning. The couple will relocate within weeks to a private residence somewhere outside London. Their children are already signed up at British schools. King Charles learned of the plan on Sunday. He played no part in the decision. Nothing […]
Dubai Media Narrative Committee Formed to Unify the Emirate’s Global Message
The Dubai Media Narrative Committee will take charge of how the emirate speaks to the world, under a decision issued by the Dubai Media Council. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Council, approved the move. The committee’s job ranges from aligning messages among government […]
Amina Taher is the new Chairwoman of the region’s Arab Fashion Council
Amina Taher is the new Chairwoman of the Arab Fashion Council, and the fit reads clean. The appointment took effect on 9 July 2026. Taher spent two decades leading brand and communications across aviation, fintech, media and sport. She earned an MBA from London Business School and a master’s from Harvard. Now she takes the […]
BRIDGE Summit 2026: Abu Dhabi’s Media, Content & Deal Hub
BRIDGE 2025 was a large debut media-and-content summit in Abu Dhabi that functioned as both a conference and exhibition for the broader media, creator economy, music, gaming, technology, marketing, and film ecosystem. It was held at ADNEC from December 8–10, 2025, and its organizers framed it as a long-term platform for building a global media […]
