The Sustainable City in Dubai, the first fully integrated, sustainable community in the Middle East, has joined the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s first and largest event dedicated to the content creation industry, as the Platinum Partner for its fourth edition.
Organized by the UAE Government Media Office, the Summit will take place from 9th to 11th January 2026, across Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future, under the theme “Content for Good.”
This partnership reflects the shared commitment of the 1 Billion Followers Summit and The Sustainable City in Dubai to promoting creativity, spreading knowledge, advancing Content for Good, and empowering content creators to refine their skills in line with global best practices. It also underscores their joint belief in fostering collaborative partnerships that drive innovation across the digital ecosystem.
The collaboration represents a strategic step toward enabling content creators to adopt positive environmental narratives that support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and highlight projects and solutions that promote sustainability within communities.
Khadija Hussain Executive Director Government Communication, UAE Government Media Office, Deputy CEO – 1 Billion Followers Summit
“Our partnership with The Sustainable City in Dubai reflects the Summit’s dedication to promoting purposeful and responsible creativity, and to leveraging the power of content creation in advancing strategic causes such as sustainability and quality of life. Smart and sustainable cities represent an inspiring model of what the future can be.”
Faris Saeed, Founder and Chairman of SEE Holding, the developer of The Sustainable City, said that, “We are delighted to be the Platinum Partner of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, an event that brings together creators and innovators from around the world to inspire the production of Content for Good that contributes to building a positive, informed society.”
The 1 Billion Followers Summit provides The Sustainable City in Dubai with a global platform to showcase its pioneering experience in green urban development and climate innovation before an audience that collectively reaches over one billion followers worldwide.
This reinforces the UAE’s position as a global destination for sustainable development and purposeful innovation. The partnership reflects the shared commitment of both entities to advancing sustainable creativity, raising public awareness of environmental and climate issues, and enhancing the role of smart, eco-friendly cities in empowering the next generation of content creators to innovate responsibly, paving the way for a future that is both environmentally aware and sustainable.
The Sustainable City in Dubai is the first fully integrated, eco-friendly community in the Middle East, spanning five million square feet in DubaiLand. The city stands out for its balanced design that harmonizes social, economic, and environmental sustainability.
It is powered by clean solar energy, featuring urban farms and green facilities that reduce carbon footprint by up to 75 percent compared to traditional housing. The city also promotes walking, cycling, and the use of electric vehicles instead of cars, making it a practical model for the smart, sustainable cities of the future.
