Dubai is gearing up for the Dubai International Content Market (DICM 2023), scheduled to take place from November 22nd to 23rd at Madinat Jumeirah. This event is set to welcome more than 80 exhibitors hailing from 16 different countries. These exhibitors represent a broad spectrum of participants, including content creators, distributors, service providers, and innovative startups, all eager to present their content and offerings to both local and international prospective buyers and visitors.The global digital content market, which was valued at approximately US$162.9 billion last year, is projected to surge to a staggering US$282.3 billion by 2032. Dubai is recognized as a vital bridge between regional and global markets, with events like DICM serving as a unifying platform where industry stakeholders can come together and connect.DICM 2023 is set to feature four country pavilions, including two from South Korea, and one each from Turkey and Russia. This presents a unique opportunity to explore a diverse array of rich content from across the global market.The event has garnered immense interest from the industry, with more than 200 buyers from over 25 countries already confirmed to attend.

Dubai Chambers has unveiled details of the ‘Future Theatre’ programme, a key element of the upcoming Dubai Business Forum that creates a curated platform for interaction with globally renowned speakers as they explore the groundbreaking innovations driving today’s economies.Hosted under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Business Forum will take place at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November 2023 under the theme ‘Shifting Economic Power: Dubai and the Future of Global Trade.’The Future Theatre programme features headlining keynote sessions examining a thoughtful mix of seven thematic pillars. Participants will take a deep dive into the Future of Industries, Future of Cities, Future of Investments, Future of IoT, Future of Jobs, Future of Cyber Security, and Future of Robotics. The insightful experiential sessions will tackle the future trends set to catalyse growth in economies, industries, businesses, and society.Mohammad Ali Rashed Lootah, President and CEO of Dubai Chambers, commented: “This year's Dubai Business Forum is designed to provide our global community of attendees, partners, and guest speakers with tailored opportunities to connect through meaningful conversations that will drive transformative growth and shape the future of business and trade. With an exciting lineup of sessions focusing on seven diverse topics, our Future Theatre sets the stage for thought-provoking conversations that will provide valuable insights and fresh perspectives on global trade and investments in a world shaped by digital transformation.”The opening session will feature a TED-style talk focusing on the Future of Industry pillar. 'The 4th Industrial Revolution: Powering Future Economies' will shed light on the significant impact Industry 4.0 will have on the global economy.The Future of Investments pillar will present a session examining thematic investments, which have grown in importance during the post-pandemic period. The session will also consider the impact of investment opportunities on future societies.Meanwhile, the Future of Jobs pillar will highlight the career paths of tomorrow and share insights on potential jobs of the future that reflect the fast-evolving digital landscape on a global and local level.Additional sessions will examine the future of urban planning, how the growing use of AI and machine learning is transforming industries by enabling advanced IoT technologies, and the integration of robotics within the workplace, as well as the impact of ransomware and the importance of adopting robust cybersecurity measures.The Future Theatre will host focused and intimate sessions that provide additional scope for interaction, creating an engaging platform for meaningful dialogue that complements the forum’s compelling panel discussions and interactive main-stage sessions.The inaugural edition of the Dubai Business Forum builds on the success of Dubai Chambers’ series of ‘Global Business Forum’ events and is set to play a key role in contributing to the ambitious targets outlined in the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which seeks to double the size of the emirate’s economy over the coming decade.The Dubai Business Forum will be hosted at Madinat Jumeirah from 1-2 November.

Dubai: Telr, the award-winning online payment gateway, has announced its participation in the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023 as a Bronze Sponsor, which will take place on May 8-9, 2023, at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. Telr will showcase its latest advanced payment services and methods as part of the event.The summit, organized by the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), is a platform for thought leaders and industry experts to discuss the most pressing challenges and technological advancements in the financial services sector. Telr's participation as a Bronze Sponsor is a testament to its commitment to innovation and its mission of enabling customers to go cashless and digitize how they accept payments.Khalil Alami, Founder, and CEO of Telr, expressed his enthusiasm about participating in the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023, stating that "Dubai is one of the world's top FinTech hubs, and we are thrilled to be part of that. At Telr, we constantly strive to innovate and offer our customers the most advanced and secure payment solutions." Alami added, "We are looking forward towards engaging with a diverse pool of fintech players and forming new partnerships at the Dubai FinTech Summit 2023."Telr's team will be at booth B2, interacting with consumers and demonstrating how Telr's one-stop-shop mindset provides comprehensive solutions for the e-commerce world. Their solutions include payment links, QR Codes payments, digital invoicing, Buy Now Pay Later service (BNPL), a merchant financing program, and an easy-to-use tool called Telr shops for creating an online store in five minutes.With a mission that entails contributing towards the transition to digital payments and achieving a cashless society, Telr continues to be at the forefront of the UAE's FinTech sector, providing its customers with access to over 120 currencies and 30 languages with the highest level of security.

Jumeirah Group, the global luxury hospitality company and member of Dubai Holding, today announced the appointment of Peter Roth as the new Regional Vice President for Madinat Jumeirah. Roth’s appointment comes at a time of accelerated growth for the Group, with strategic enhancements ongoing across its Dubai beachfront, to further elevate the luxury brand experience.Roth will take responsibility for the extensive Madinat Jumeirah development, spanning over 40 hectares and home to Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf, Jumeirah Al Qasr, Jumeirah Mina A’Salam, and Jumeirah Al Naseem, while additionally assuming the role of General Manager of Jumeirah Al Qasr. An industry veteran with over 30 years of luxury hospitality experience working extensively with Hyatt Hotels & Resorts and Four Seasons across Europe and the Americas, Roth has built a breadth of knowledge and expertise in luxury hotels operations.As Jumeirah Group continues the expansion of its portfolio and focuses on its vision of being globally recognised as one of the leading international luxury hotel groups, Roth’s extensive pre-opening and hotel repositioning expertise, that has resulted in several important industry accolades, will ensure an exceptional brand experience across the Dubai beachfront properties. This will include leading an ongoing enhancement programme designed to further elevate the luxury proposition at two of the signature hotels; Jumeirah Mina A’Salam will feature enhanced rooms and suites in a modern and elegant design, while the exclusive Malakiya Villas at Jumeirah Dar Al Masyaf will undergo a full renovation with contemporary finishes and manicured gardens, offering an experience like no other to impress the most discerning guests.Roth will also oversee the Group’s award-winning spa brand Talise Spa and its destination dining concepts at the resort, including KAYTO, Shimmers, French Riviera, Rockfish and Pierchic. Jumeirah recently received international recognition for its signature dining, another key strategic pillar for the Group, with 13 of the restaurants featured in the MICHELIN and Gault&Millau Guides in the UAE, created by Jumeirah Group’s in-house talent. A number of the concepts established at Madinat Jumeirah are also now being expanded to other properties in the global portfolio, including KAYTO and Shimmers that are now delighting guests at the recently opened Jumeirah Maldives Olhahali Island.Thomas B. Meier, Interim Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Jumeirah Group, commented, “The strong recovery of the hospitality sector in Dubai is continuing in 2022, with revenues projected to exceed 2019 pre-pandemic levels by the end of the year. At Jumeirah, we are continuing our accelerated growth trajectory by enhancing and expanding our portfolio and curating a brand experience that’s in keeping with our burgeoning reputation as one of the world’s leading luxury hospitality groups. The need to innovate and differentiate ourselves in a new era of luxury hospitality and in response to evolving consumer needs has never been greater, and we are committed to investing in the best talent to support our vision for the future of the business. Peter Roth brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in luxury hospitality that will be a strong asset for both Madinat Jumeirah and the Group as a whole, as we continue to elevate the guest experience and deliver our promise of Stay Different.”