Creators HQ and Alfan launch $1.36m Social Content Fund
The initiative supports creators producing family- and society-focused content that promotes cohesion, positive values and future generations.
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The initiative supports creators producing family- and society-focused content that promotes cohesion, positive values and future generations.
The winning film was chosen from 3,500 submissions spanning 16 countries.
The platforms host startups operating within the content creation economy, offering dedicated exhibition spaces where companies can showcase their ideas and present their offerings, with the aim of securing partnerships ...
The Summit will also host more than 500 speakers, specialising in areas of the creator economy and new media technology, including over 150 CEOs and global experts.
As part of preparations for the 2026 edition, the Summit has unveiled several major global initiatives.
A total of 400 hours of films were reviewed by a specialised committee comprising 40 experts and specialists, which selected the initial shortlist.
Speaking during a session titled “The Future of Art Is Felt, Not Just Seen,” Lan explored the rapid rise of AI-enabled artistic production.
The museum offers visitors a journey through seven thematic sections that span 23 galleries, displaying more than 1,000 artifacts and artworks.
The initiative is designed to support the advancement of the regional ecosystem while contributing to the growth of Qatar’s creative economy through intensive labs and specialised workshops throughout 2026.
With prizes totalling over $300,000, DFF features four main competition sections, special screenings, music performances, Geekdom and other community initiatives.
The festival will feature four world premieres and 49 Middle East and North Africa premieres, with a lineup that includes 24 films supported by DFI and 48 titles directed by ...
The UAE's journey from satellite development to human spaceflight began in 2017 with the launch of the UAE Astronaut Programme.
Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University has developed a meticulous restoration pipeline to protect Turkey’s largest film archive. Combining painstaking physical work with advanced scanning technology, the team has been safeguarding ...
ASBU Director General Abdelrahim Suleiman has reshaped the organisation’s financial and technological foundation, turning it into a rare success. Through real estate ventures, regional training programmes and cutting-edge digital infrastructure, ...
Built largely at home and designed for adaptability, Türksat 6A signals a new chapter for Türkiyes space ambitions, blending a national engineering achievement with global commercial aspirations. Speaking to Vijaya ...
This first-of-its-kind activation invites AI enthusiasts to experience the future of gaming, creativity and productivity through immersive demonstrations.
Saudi Arabia is grooming AlUla into a premier global destination for film production, combining state-of-the-art facilities with its unique cultural heritage and stunning landscapes. In conversation with Vijaya Cherian, Zaid ...
Event will gather more than 2,000 experts and enthusiasts focused on building a safer, more sustainable world through AI.
The committee will oversee and evaluate the company’s productions to ensure a well-defined creative direction based on a thorough analysis of societal realities.
The workshop ended with a renewed pledge from space agencies to enhance collaboration, advance technology, and expand scientific research for future Moon and Mars missions.
The workshop ended with a renewed pledge from space agencies to enhance collaboration, advance technology, and expand scientific research for future Moon and Mars missions.
The new 24-hour channel delivers educational content designed to inspire and support early childhood development.
The Creators HQ will serve to empower creators, amplify their impact and establish sustainable frameworks for the booming creator economy.
The network features screens positioned in high traffic areas and residential neighborhoods, delivering broad visibility and impactful reach.
The seasonal outdoor outpost is being held at the open theatre at the 25hours Hotel Dubai One Central and guests can enjoy free films for the entire month of November.
The programme includes several panel discussions featuring local and regional voices, each focusing on a unique theme, as well as two performances and a variety of collateral activities.
The festival aims to inspire audiences to connect with and address environmental challenges in new and meaningful ways through the power of film.
The selected films will be showcased in prominent sections of the festival, including Orizzonti and Orizzonti Shorts, as well as in the sidebar events such as Critics' Week, Giornate degli ...
The project will feature a museum, a technology and design university, an immersive theatre and over 80 entertainment and cultural venues upon completion, anticipated by the end of 2032.
The exhibition comprises excerpts from more than 40 films and videos by Arab and African artists and filmmakers.
In addition to providing financial support to content creators in the UAE, Sheikh Mohammed has revealed plans for the establishment of a dedicated permanent headquarters tailored for these creative individuals.
The institute features state-of-the-art facilities, including private training rooms, classrooms, recording studios, a performance majlis, a library, a café, and an immersive music museum.
The session featured also insights from astronauts Sultan AlNeyadi and Hazzaa AlMansoori.
The events aim to spread awareness on the space sector, national achievements and their contributions to humanity.
The inaugural Climate Future Week is scheduled to take place from September 26 to 30, 2023.
Recent discussions within the satellite communications industry seem to indicate a shortfall of satcom engineers globally. We asked industry experts working in different sectors for their views on the topic ...
AR/VR stand as transformative technologies holding vast potential to reshape the events industry in revolutionary ways.
Museum of the Future to host a range of events, activities and initiatives alongside MBRSC, which will introduce the world to the achievements of the centre and the UAE within ...
Al Neyadi has devoted 585 hours to conducting various ground-breaking experiments and nominal tasks aboard the International Space Station.
A Call with Space' will now head to venues across other emirates in the UAE.
Artificial intelligence-driven audio provides an ever-changing sonic atmosphere.
The mission will make the UAE the 11th country to send astronauts on a long-duration mission to the International Space Station.
UAE’s entertainment sector will help achieve a target of attracting 25m tourists by 2025.
Al Mansoori and Al Neyadi shared their experiences and discussed the future of space exploration.
Warner Bros. Discovery plans to keep “Celebrating Every Story” rolling throughout 2023, emphasizing special programming around the event.
Jameel Arts Centre has been making waves in the art community for featuring different art forms, including film. Head of Exhibitions Nora Razian tells Sarah Nathan about the centre and ...
The Neumann Studio @ BKP, a collaborative project between Sennheiser Middle East and Barry Kirsch Productions, featuring a mix of new gear, promises to take audio content creation to the ...
Registration for the Ajyal Jury programme is now open until September 21, 2022.
In the new role, Stewart will guide the vision of the Academy Museum and oversee all aspects of its operations.
Six films by Emirati female directors who graduated from the Arab Film Studio Narrative and Documentary programmes will be screened at Warehouse421.
Kramer will assume his new role on July 18, with Hudson remaining as an adviser during the transition period.
In the past, Hefzy has served on juries at film festivals in London, Venice, Abu Dhabi and Cairo, among others.
With this partnership, Ooredoo and Snap will collaborate on the upcoming major sporting event taking place in Qatar in 2022.
The Hollywood star duo are the latest in a series of high-profile figures to feature in Dubai Tourism's promotional videos.
Taking place on 17 April, the event includes the online film screening followed by discussions with the director and scholars about the implications of the project.
The new strategy seeks to more than double the number of creative companies based in Dubai from 8,300 to 15,000 within the next five years, and more than double the ...
The veteran actor will be the first Indian cinema personality to be bestowed with the FIAF Award for his dedication and contribution to the preservation of the world's film heritage.
The project aims to preserve both the region’s tangible and intangible heritage for future generations.
ARRIAL was already operational at the end of 2019, but the grand opening, originally planned for May 2020, was cancelled due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a speech to the staff, Davie said that he did not want BBC to become just “another media company serving a specific group”.
