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Dubai Press Club launches ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme ’

- November 03, 2024 , by Maagulf

Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC) today organised an interactive roundtable session with Shou Zi Chew,
CEO of TikTok, to discuss the evolving landscape of content creation in the UAE. Titled ‘Shaping the
Future of Content Creation and Empowering Creativity’, the session was attended by leading content
creators in the region.

Welcoming TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and the content creators to the session, Her Excellency Mona Al
Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of Dubai Media Council, and President of Dubai Press Club,
said the gathering provides valuable insights into the strategic vision of one of the world’s most influential
social media platforms. She also highlighted DPC’s commitment to organising such events as part of its
mission to support the development of the media industry and empower the next generation of media
professionals and content creators.

Her Excellency said: “Engaging with influential global leaders in media opens valuable windows of insight
into the future of the sector. Over the past 20 years, the Dubai Press Club has built an extensive network
that includes some of the most prominent regional and global media organisations, and we are committed
to leveraging these connections to benefit local and Arab media, as well as content creators.”

She added: “We are delighted that this gathering offers a unique opportunity to explore the factors behind
TikTok’s remarkable growth and global impact, as well as to gain insight into the vision of the leader
steering this influential platform.”

Shou Zi Chew, CEO of TikTok, expressed enthusiasm about being in Dubai and connecting with content
creators whose creativity and energy resonate throughout the region. He said that Dubai’s dynamism and
creative spirit are truly inspiring.