By Staff Reporter
The Dubai Media Council hosted its first-ever Dubai Media Retreat, bringing together more than 100 senior executives from the advertising, film, gaming, and digital media industries to help shape the future of Dubai’s rapidly growing media sector.
The event welcomed representatives from leading international companies whose combined local economic contribution is estimated at over $13 billion. Among the participating firms were Amazon, Twitch, Yango, Xsolla, Action Films, and Blink Studios.
Discussions during the retreat focused on key industry priorities including infrastructure development, talent cultivation, regulatory advancement, and investment opportunities aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position as a global media powerhouse.
Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum highlighted the strategic significance of the media industry, stating that Dubai is committed to remaining at the forefront of global media transformation by building one of the world’s most competitive and innovative media ecosystems.
He also emphasized that the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 seeks to double the media sector’s contribution to the emirate’s GDP by encouraging investment, empowering talent, and accelerating innovation.
In a major announcement, Mona Ghanem Al Marri revealed that a new integrated digital platform will be launched before the end of the year. The platform is expected to streamline services, approvals, and operational procedures for media companies through a unified interface designed to improve efficiency and reduce administrative barriers.
Meanwhile, Nehal Badri noted that the retreat demonstrated the importance of strong collaboration between government entities and private sector stakeholders in building a resilient and sustainable media industry.
Recommendations and insights gathered during the retreat will be compiled into a strategic report that will help guide future policies and initiatives aimed at enhancing Dubai’s reputation as a leading international media hub.
Source: Emirates News Agency (WAM).
