Creators HQ, the UAE’s first dedicated creators’ hub, has partnered with Amazon Ads to launch the Amazon Creators Foundry, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower content creators in the UAE to develop and scale their own products on Amazon.ae.
The new initiative was unveiled at the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world’s largest gathering focused on the content creation economy.
Organized by the UAE Government Media Office, this year’s summit was held under the theme “Content for Good,” bringing together global thought leaders and influencers to explore the power of digital media for positive change.
Alia Al Hammadi VC – UAE Government Media Office CEO – 1 Billion Followers Summit
“The UAE has established itself as a global destination for the creator economy, and initiatives such as Amazon Creators Foundry demonstrate how this vision is being translated into tangible opportunities for digital entrepreneurs. By empowering creators to build sustainable online businesses on Amazon.ae, we are not only supporting individual success stories but also nurturing a new generation of innovators who will help shape the future of commerce and drive the growth of the UAE’s digital economy.”
Creators HQ Provides Comprehensive Support for UAE-Based Content Creators
Amazon Creators Foundry will provide eligible content creators within the Creators HQ network with comprehensive, end-to-end support, leveraging Amazon’s expertise, infrastructure, and seller tools.
Eligible content creators selling on Amazon.ae will also have the opportunity to list and sell their products on Amazon stores worldwide, through the global selling registration program, which connects them with hundreds of millions of customers globally.
Participants will receive comprehensive education and mentorship covering online retail fundamentals, product ideation, digital marketing and customer acquisition strategies, and brand building in the digital age, in addition to gaming and entertainment commerce opportunities.
The program will also enable creators to build their own dedicated storefronts on Amazon.ae, while leveraging Amazon Ads credits to enhance visibility and reach wider audiences.
Rayan Karaky, Managing Director of Amazon Ads in EMEA and Southeast Asia, said that, “Amazon Creators Foundry bridges the gap between these unique insights and commercial success. We are proud to collaborate with Creators HQ to provide creators in the UAE with the support they need to transform their creative visions into thriving businesses that serve millions of customers on Amazon.ae.”
