A $1 million award for films generated by artificial intelligence, the largest and first of its kind, was announced by Mohammad Al Gergawi, Minister of Cabinet Affairs, on Wednesday.
He also unveiled a Dh50-million Influencers Accelerator Programme designed to support creators and accelerate their global growth during the preparatory meetings for the 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 at Creator HQ in Dubai.
Al Gergawi said the fourth edition of the summit will feature more than 400 speakers, which will be held from January 9-11, 2026, and will reach over three billion people worldwide.
Other announcements included a second version of the UAE’s investment programme with content creators to finance and mentor new talent, as well as partnerships with major platforms such as TikTok and Snapchat.
Al Gergawi said the event, organised by the UAE Government Media Office, has grown from a regional gathering into “a global platform for shaping the future, supporting creatives, and strengthening the UAE’s position as a global communications partner”.
