UAE to host ‘Gulf Creators’ on April 27 with over 1,000 media professionals to address shaping GCC narrative

The UAE will be hosting the ‘Gulf Creators’ event, a dedicated platform for GCC dialogue organised by the UAE Government Media Office on April 27, 2026, at the Atlantis, The Palm Dubai.

Bringing together over 1,000 GCC-based media professionals, intellectuals and content creators, the event aims to discuss shaping an impactful narrative that reflects the region’s aspirations and highlights its deeply held principles.

The event features discussions panels led by government leaders, media professionals and content creators, who will exchange insights and unify efforts to create a resonant, more influential media discourse that reflects GCC’s aspirations and underscores its active global presence.

The event also aims to amplify the collective voice of GCC nations on the global stage, highlighting political and humanitarian principles that shape the region’s policies and initiatives, while underscoring its global presence by building a clear, cohesive narrative that reflects GCC’s stand toward national and regional priorities.

Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, stated that the Gulf Creators event is driven by the strategic significance of advancing and empowering a GCC media industry that commands a global presence.

Al Gergawi added that the event underscores the position of GCC nations as incubators of youth talent and creativity.

‘Gulf Creators’ aims to empower content creators by enhancing their skills and expertise, enabling them to produce impactful digital content that reflects the region’s aspirations amidst emerging challenges, and is capable of presenting a professional, high-impact national narrative with a wider global reach.

The event is designed to foster shaping the future of content creation by formulating innovative visions to address rapid shifts in the digital media landscape and keep pace with evolving technology, in order to facilitate navigating various challenges and ensure the flow of accurate, reliable information that safeguards the public against misinformation and polarisation.

‘Gulf Creators’ reinforces the standing of GCC nations and confirms their role as significant global hubs that bring together intellectuals and creative talent. It also bolsters the region’s status as a secure and stable destination for the content economy, capable of transforming geopolitical challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth.

Moreover, the event seeks to identify emerging talent and channel their potential toward digital ventures that drive development, as well as to nurture a generation of innovators who are conscious of their responsibility in shaping and protecting the public conscience and contribute to the region’s stability.

WAM