UAE – 2 January 2025: The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, has named MONIIFY, as a strategic partner for its third edition organized by the UAE Government Media Office and hosted in the UAE from 11 to 13 January 2025 at Dubai’s Emirates Towers, DIFC and the Museum of the Future, under the theme “Content for Good. Built for emerging markets, MONIIFY is designed to deliver business and financial content for millennials and Gen Z audiences.
This partnership leverages MONIIFY’s content and audience, to advance the impact of the content industry and empower creators with insights and the latest news in new media to amplify their positive community impact.
Insight into latest innovations
Michael Peters, CEO of MONIIFY said: “The MONIIFY brand has attracted content creators and talent who are recognised voices in business, technology and finance – from crypto to AI and more. Partnering with the 1 Billion Followers Summit provides us an invaluable opportunity to connect with leading influencers, content creators and executives, giving them a platform to reach emerging markets. This Summit will also facilitate networking and collaboration with key content creators while offering insights into the latest disruptive innovations across new media and the creative industries.”
Peters added: “Since our launch, MONIIFY has collaborated with global creators, producing a diverse range of content such as short finance & business news videos, easy-to-understand explainers, and deep-dive interviews, which appeal to Gen Z globally. Our newsroom features some of the most prominent business journalists reporting on the biggest trends in emerging markets. We look forward to further collaboration with the Summit to amplify the reach of high-quality digital economy content that showcases the demand for modern skills and fosters the growth of the creative industry.”
Transformation
Alia AlHammadi, Vice Chairperson of UAE Government Media Office said: “The third 1 Billion Followers Summit features interactive workshops, panels, and dialogues led by global executives, top creators, and leading influencers. These sessions are designed to transform the landscape of impactful content creation and advance the Summit’s mission of uniting influencers and changemakers to amplify critical global issues, catalyse creative thinking, and foster learning and knowledge sharing.”
AlHammadi added: “We are eager to collaborate with partners regionally and globally to drive the evolution of digital media content and empower Arab youth to produce purposeful content that mobilises positive energy within communities. Our partnership with MONIIFY underscores our commitment to supporting creativity, disseminating knowledge, and promoting high-quality content, while equipping creators with the skills to navigate the evolving digital landscape.”
Future focused industries
Founded by serial entrepreneur Naguib Sawiris, MONIIFY aims to become the go-to-platform empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs and investors to make smarter money moves by uncovering insights from the latest in tech, AI, cryptocurrency, and energy.
MONIIFY’s content goes beyond conventional financial news, spotlighting future industries. Targeting the next generation, MONIIFY delivers inspiring content in clear, direct language across their preferred platforms.
Aspiring to be the leading news source for entrepreneurs, investors, and professionals seeking knowledge, financial freedom, and wealth in the world’s fastest-growing economies, MONIIFY’s shows and newsroom are led by recognised industry leaders.
With a focus on emerging markets, the platform analyses investment trends and the potential of advanced technologies and emerging economies, providing daily updates on investment and trade, particularly in Southeast Asia, India, and GCC markets.
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About the 1 Billion Followers Summit Summit
With a goal of reaching over a billion people worldwide, the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to shaping the content creator economy, organized by the UAE Government Media Office, brings together top global social media influencers across all online platforms. The summit explores how new media can drive positive societal change and fuel sustainable economic growth for nations. It is a key component of the UAE’s to foster a vibrant content creator community. Alongside business support services, and a globally connected, secure multinational environment, the UAE has committed resources and facilities specifically to fostering content creation, including a million-dollar content creator award being announced at the Summit, which takes place from 11 to 13 January 2025.
For more information, please visit www.1billionsummit.com