The 1 Billion Followers Summit concluded its second edition in Dubai on Thursday, with its hashtag #1BillionSummit engaging over 489 million users to rank among the week's most followed hashtags worldwide.
The two-day summit organised by the New Media Academy reiterated the importance of digital content creation to its over 7,000 attendees, which included 3,000 content creators, 195 speakers from 95 countries, and over 300 local and international journalists.
It also saw 24 panel discussions covering the latest challenges, trends and opportunities in creative industries with the world's leading social media pioneers.
Saeed Al Eter, Chairman of the UAE Government Media Office, said the summit was "a new affirmation of our country's strong presence in every positive change aimed at advancing means of communication among people".
Alia Al Hammadi, CEO of the New Media Academy, added that the vibrant regional and global engagement with the summit asserts Dubai's leadership in providing a nurturing and supportive environment for creative industry professionals and emerging talents. It also solidifies the city’s position as a preferred destination for content creators and influencers of various nationalities and cultures.
The UAE government has launched the Know Your Customer (KYC) digital platform, aimed at providing accurate, confidential data for financial transactions.
Volkswagen's union said it was gearing up for strikes across German factories from December 1 after talks over wages and unprecedented factory closures at Europe's largest carmaker failed to achieve a breakthrough on Thursday.
A UAE delegation headed by the Assistant Minister for Economic and Trade Affairs, Saeed Mubarak Al Hajeri, conducted meetings with prominent companies in Finland during an official visit.
A UAE delegation, led by the Assistant Foreign Minister for Advanced Science and Technology, Omran Sharaf, concluded a two-day visit to Ireland's capital for talks on strengthening science, technology, and trade partnerships.
Mubadala Investment Company and Safran, a French multinational aerospace and defence corporation, have joined forces to accelerate aerospace innovation and development within the UAE.
The UAE announced the official holiday for the 53rd National Day, recently renamed Eid Al Etihad, will be on December 2 and 3 for private and public entities, with work resuming on December 4.
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has taken action against Al Razouki Exchange, suspending its currency exchange system for three years and shutting down its branches in Dubai's Deira and Al Murar areas.