In just half a year since its launch, Creators HQ has emerged as a global hub for digital creators, drawing thousands of members and companies from across the world. Positioned at the heart of the UAE’s vision to become the capital of the content economy, the initiative combines community-building, industry support, and government-backed incentives to transform Dubai into a leading destination for the modern creative sector.
Rapid growth and global reach
Launched in January 2025 during the third edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, Creators HQ has already welcomed 2,415 active members from 147 countries. The community includes top creators with a combined audience of over 2.45 billion followers across digital platforms. Their content spans entertainment, education, culture, humanitarian causes, and social issues, generating millions of views while shaping public opinion and engaging communities worldwide.The platform has also attracted 78 international companies from 24 countries, relocating their operations to the UAE. The strongest participation has come from the United Kingdom, the United States, India, France, and Germany. The UAE now positions itself not just as a host but as a strategic hub for the global content economy, with a goal of expanding to 10,000 creators in the next phase.
Leadership vision and strategic purpose
The initiative was established under the guidance of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, and Ruler of Dubai. It is supported by the Content Creators Fund, launched during the second edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit to finance talent, projects, and innovative ideas that strengthen the digital content sector.Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, emphasized that the success of Creators HQ reflects the UAE’s ambition to lead the global creator economy. He described content as one of the primary forces shaping the future, noting:
- The UAE seeks to be among the first to define and lead this future.
- Creators HQ is designed as an ecosystem that supports purposeful, positive content.
- The platform unites innovators from around the world, enabling them to share expertise, grow their skills, and inspire communities.
Al Gergawi underlined that by attracting global companies and creators, the UAE demonstrates its unique advantages as a hub for content economy growth.
Services, facilities, and opportunities
Creators HQ is more than a symbolic initiative, it is a physical and digital space equipped with facilities and services that address the needs of creators and industry players. It offers:
- Studios, co-working spaces, editing suites, and podcast rooms tailored for creators.
- Training programs, workshops, and mentorship opportunities led by global industry experts.
- Over 300 annual events and workshops to build a year-round learning and networking ecosystem.
- Exclusive member services such as Golden Visa facilitation, relocation support, company setup, and assistance with permits, licensing, and taxation.
Beyond individual creators, the HQ serves advertising and marketing agencies, media and music producers, fashion and lifestyle brands, animation studios, and visual arts professionals. Its scope also extends to technology companies involved in social media, apps, streaming, gaming, e-sports, virtual and augmented reality, AI, machine learning, and software development.
Building a global creative ecosystem
The core mission of Creators HQ is to provide a sustainable, collaborative ecosystem that enables creators to thrive while amplifying the UAE’s role in the global content landscape. By fostering partnerships across industries, supporting innovative projects, and encouraging knowledge exchange, the HQ aims to nurture a generation of creators who produce meaningful content with social, cultural, and economic value.With its early achievements, thousands of members, billions of followers, and dozens of relocated companies, Creators HQ is not just a regional first but a pioneering global experiment in shaping the future of the content economy.
