His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), has issued two resolutions establishing specialised committees centered on creating the movie and gaming sectors. The 2 committees kind a part of the Dubai Media Council’s mandate to advance media innovation.
The transfer helps the Dubai Media Council’s mission to foster innovation, improve the event of key media sectors, and strengthen Dubai’s place as a worldwide hub for media innovation.
Dubai Media Council Decision No. 8 of 2025 establishes the Dubai Movie Growth Committee, chaired by Issam Kazim, Member of DMC, whereas Dubai Media Council Decision No. 9 of 2025 establishes the Dubai Gaming Committee, chaired by Khalfan Belhoul, Member of DMC. Each resolutions are efficient from the date of their issuance.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed additionally directed the event of a complete operational plan to advance these sectors in Dubai, by providing world-class providers and amenities.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum mentioned the institution of the 2 committees enhances the institutional framework essential to drive the expansion of two strategic sectors that play a key function in driving the event of Dubai’s media business. He famous that Dubai is strongly positioned to realize world management in each fields, supported by world-class digital infrastructure, agile regulatory frameworks, sturdy logistics ecosystems, and a strategic geographical location that connects world markets.
“Dubai’s media sector is coming into a brand new period of progress formed by innovation and world collaboration. Because the media panorama evolves with the speedy development of expertise, we’re centered on positioning Dubai on the coronary heart of this transformation. Guided by a transparent technique and an agile mindset, we proceed to anticipate world shifts and reply with strategic initiatives. With the dedication of our groups, we’re assured that Dubai will proceed to strengthen its standing as a worldwide centre for the digital financial system, and a vacation spot the place expertise and concepts from around the globe converge to form the longer term,” His Highness added.
Her Excellency Mona Ghanem Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, mentioned the brand new committees symbolize a major milestone in strengthening Dubai’s media ecosystem. She added that the transfer reinforces the Council’s efforts to nurture native expertise, appeal to worldwide experience, and hold tempo with the evolution of the business.
“The formation of the 2 committees marks an essential step ahead in enriching an built-in and sustainable media ecosystem that strengthens Dubai’s competitiveness whereas creating new alternatives for traders, content material creators, and innovators within the movie and gaming sectors, supporting the targets of the Dubai Financial Agenda, D33,” she famous. She additional mentioned that this strategy focuses on positioning the artistic financial system on the centre of Dubai’s financial ecosystem, with the movie and gaming sectors serving as key platforms to showcase and export Dubai’s creativity globally.
Obligations
The 2 new committees will ship high-quality providers geared toward strengthening Dubai’s place as a worldwide hub for media manufacturing.
The Dubai Movie Growth Committee will present business assist by way of tailor-made providers and amenities, and coordination with related stakeholders. It should additionally work carefully with native and worldwide manufacturing studios, facilitate specialised coaching programmes and platforms for younger filmmakers, in addition to create higher alternatives for rising expertise to develop and succeed within the business.
The Dubai Gaming Committee will give attention to fostering partnerships and offering providers and amenities that drive the expansion of the sector. It should additionally work to determine and empower younger expertise by way of specialised coaching {and professional} growth programmes, whereas supporting the enlargement of start-ups. These efforts purpose to speed up the digital financial system, reinforce Dubai’s regional and world management within the gaming business, and create new alternatives for innovators and traders.
Committee Members
Members of the Dubai Movie Growth Committee embody Hesham Al Olama, Dubai Media Council, who will function Vice-Chairman, Jamal Al Sharif, Dubai Growth Authority; Shaima Al Suwaidi, Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority; Bader Anwahi, Dubai Municipality; Abdulla Al Ali, Roads and Transport Authority; Mansour Al Malik, Dubai Customs; Ahmad Belqaizi, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority; Colonel Dr. Saud Al Rumaithi, Dubai Police; Colonel Ali Al Hammadi, the Basic Directorate for Id and Foreigners Affairs; Fatma Almutawa, Dubai Airports; and Maryam Almahri, Emirates Airways.
Members of the Dubai Gaming Committee embody, Hesham Al Olama, Dubai Media Council, who will function Vice-Chairman, Ahmed AlKhaja, Dubai Division of Financial system and Tourism; Shaima Al Suwaidi, Dubai Tradition and Arts Authority; Brigadier Dr. Mansoor Alrazooqi, Dubai Police; Ahmad Hamza, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre; Mohammad Alblooshi, Dubai Worldwide Monetary Centre; Hanan Ahmed, du; Eisa Al Marzooqi, Dubai Sports activities Council; and Abdulla AlGaoud, Dubai Chambers.
Resolutions No. (8) and (9) of 2025 mandate full cooperation from all authorities entities and different related organisations, requiring them to offer any knowledge, studies, or data wanted for the committee to fulfil its obligations.