Disney+, the streaming service of The Walt Disney Company, has joined as a strategic partner for the upcoming 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest global event dedicated to the content creation economy.
Organized by the UAE Government Media Office, the event will take place from 9th to 11th January 2026, across Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Museum of the Future, under the theme ‘Content for Good’.
The partnership supports the summit’s aim to attract major global companies to raise standards in digital content creation and help creators tap expertise from international firms.
It is also intended to help creators reach global audiences and turn content into sustainable income, reinforcing the UAE’s ambition to position itself as a hub for digital media and the creative economy.
Disney+ Commitment to Content Creation and Middle Eastern Creators
Tamim Fares, Director of Disney+ Middle East, said that, “We are proud to take part in the 1 Billion Followers Summit, an important global platform that brings together leading creators and storytellers from around the world. The collaboration would open new pathways for Disney+ to work with, and support, creators in the Middle East. It reinforces our commitment to fostering meaningful, culturally resonant content that, in turn, inspires the next generation of voices shaping entertainment in the region.”
Alia AlHammadi, Vice Chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and Director of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, said the partnership supports culturally resonant content to inspire emerging voices in the region.
AlHammadi added that, “Disney+ brings extensive expertise in creative content production and talent development. Through this tie-up, we aim to enhance the capabilities of summit participants, equipping them with the tools, knowledge, and experiences that will help them create purposeful content that meets global standards.”
