Palm Hills has partnered with ievents, Tayarah, and DigiSay Group to launch the Content Player Awards (CPA), a groundbreaking initiative celebrating the creator economy. The event will feature interactive workshops at Badya, followed by a grand awards ceremony. CPA aims to empower content creators and foster innovation in the Arab world.
Dubai has launched the Creators HQ at Emirates Towers, supported by an AED 150 million ($40.8 million) Content Creators Support Fund, to attract 10,000 influencers. The initiative, unveiled during the 1 Billion Followers Summit, offers comprehensive services to creators, including UAE Golden Visa support, training, and strategic partnerships with Meta.
The Content Player Awards (CPA) will launch in April 2025 to celebrate and advance digital content in the Middle East. The event, a collaboration between Tayarah, Ievents, and DigiSay Group, will feature interactive workshops and culminate in an awards ceremony honoring top content creators, brands, and influencers.
The Communications, Space, and Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia has introduced comprehensive regulations for digital content platforms to foster growth and transparency in the sector. These regulations are part of the IGNITE program and aim to create a conducive environment for the market, attract investments, and ensure user protection. The CST expects a significant expansion in the digital content platform market, with a projected 20% CAGR by 2030. Service providers are urged to comply with the regulations by the effective date of October 8, 2024, as Saudi Arabia seeks to position itself as a digital content hub and drive innovation in the sector.
