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Dubai Expands Content Creators Program To Health & Science

The newest phase of the initiative trains digital storytellers to communicate medical topics clearly and credibly.

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1 year ago

October 8, 2025

Nour Nasir

dubai expands content creators program to health and science

Dubai Media Office

Dubai has launched the second phase of its Content Creators Program, led by the Dubai Press Club (DPC) in partnership with Dubai Health, to raise the quality of health and science content across digital media.

The initiative builds on Dubai’s push to professionalize local content creation. It trains creators to turn complex medical information into clear, reliable stories that connect with wider audiences and support national health awareness. Participants will learn to simplify technical topics and use digital storytelling to present them accurately and responsibly across platforms.

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council and President of DPC, said the move reinforces Dubai’s media strategy. “Dubai continues to invest in nurturing creative talent and placing media at the heart of its development strategies,” she said. “The latest phase, focusing on health, reflects our commitment to building a professional, knowledge-driven media landscape”.

Dr. Amer Sharif, CEO of Dubai Health and President of Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, said the partnership marks “a new chapter in health media,” joining creativity with scientific accuracy to build a more informed public. He noted that linking the media and health sectors helps ensure accurate, engaging communication keeps pace with innovation in healthcare.

Training is delivered with support from TikTok, YouTube, Dubai Media Academy, Edraak Media Academy, Artificial Intelligence Journalism for Research and Forecasting, Blinx, and The Collective Mind. Sessions cover storytelling, AI-assisted production, and short-form video creation for social platforms such as Instagram and YouTube.

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Running until November 2025, the phase targets young creators, healthcare professionals, and media students. It follows the first edition of the program, launched with the Ministry of Economy, which focused on business and economic content. That phase produced a cohort of digital creators now active across UAE media platforms.

By shifting focus to health and science, Dubai is linking its media development agenda with public awareness — an intersection that’s becoming central to the region’s digital growth.

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New Disney+ Streaming App Has Officially Launched In The UAE

The app’s recommendations now factor in what’s popular in the UAE, and a dedicated Junior Mode gives kids their own corner of Disney+.

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1 day ago

October 9, 2026

Dana Saadeh

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A new Disney+ app has officially launched in the UAE, and subscribers can now keep watching their favorite titles when they travel. Disney+ says access extends across supported markets in Europe, the United States and beyond.

The app is built around a dynamic homepage and simpler navigation, with recommendations drawn from each customer’s viewing habits and what’s popular in the UAE. Content from Hulu and ESPN is now easier to find alongside Disney+’s own library, the company says. Audio and subtitles come in up to 25 languages, and supported devices get high-quality video and sound.

For families, the app includes Junior Mode, a dedicated, simplified version of Disney+ for younger viewers, built around age-appropriate shows and movies. It sits alongside existing controls such as PIN-protected profiles, customizable content ratings and account notifications when a profile is changed.

The catalog still spans Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, Hulu and FX. Returning series include Season 8 of “The Kardashians,” Season 23 of “Grey’s Anatomy” and Season 38 of “The Simpsons”. Also on the service are the second season of International Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series “Rivals,” comedy “Only Murders in the Building,” Walt Disney Animation Studios’ “Zootropolis 2” and 20th Century Studios’ “Send Help”.

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Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest” is on the way, and Disney’s live-action “Moana” is due later this autumn. Beyond Hollywood, the Turkish title “Halef” is coming to the platform alongside a lineup of Korean entertainment: Korean-Japanese romantic comedy “Merry Berry Love” is streaming now, and “The Remarried Empress” arrives November 4.

Existing subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their current credentials, with on-screen steps covering account confirmation and profile setup. Subscriptions start at AED 49.99 per month and can be canceled at any time.

For UAE subscribers planning to travel, the update will likely be well received, but Disney has left one question open. It confirms Europe and the United States as supported markets but doesn’t yet say which others fall under and beyond.