Sheikh Hamdan meets with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew

Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum recently met with Shou Zi Chew, the CEO of TikTok, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, WAM reported.

Speaking on the occasion, Sheikh Hamdan said that Dubai is committed to expanding partnerships with global new media technology leaders like TikTok to enhance the competitiveness of its media sector.

"Through strategic collaborations, we aim to nurture local talent, integrate cutting-edge expertise, and strengthen Dubai's position as a dynamic hub for media innovation that is at the forefront of the industry’s evolution," he said.

He emphasized their commitment to fostering a thriving environment for creativity and excellence in global media content.

"Through our partnerships, we also seek to ensure that the UAE’s media talent and enterprises are supported in keeping pace with advancements reshaping the global industry, " he said, while adding that Dubai continues to offer a base for leading international companies in the industry to advance innovation and capitalize on growth opportunities.

The meeting was also attended by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al MaktoumWAM

The meeting was attended by Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, Digital Economy, and Remote Work Applications and Director General of the Dubai Crown Prince's Office Omar Sultan Al Olama, Director General of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism Helal Saeed Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and Director General of the Government of Dubai Media Office Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Director of Public Policy METAPSA, TikTok; and Jenan Mohamed Alhashili, Head of Public Policy, GCC, TikTok, Emir Gelen.

Roundtable session

Dubai Press Club (DPC) announced it was organizing a roundtable discussion led by Chew. The session, titled 'Shaping the Future of Content Creation and Empowering Creativity', will bring together leading content creators from across the region.

Since establishing its regional base in Dubai in 2018, TikTok has experienced significant growth and popularity in the MENA region, especially among younger audiences.

The platform’s regional user base continues to expand rapidly, driven by strong acceptance and dynamic evolution within the MENA market.