MENA's First YouTube Academy for Content Creators to Launch in Dubai

Dubai will soon be home to the Middle East and North Africa’s first YouTube Academy, a new hub designed to empower digital creators.

Developed through a partnership between Creators HQ and YouTube, the academy will provide structured training, advanced workshops, and tailored support led by YouTube experts and programme managers. The academy also intends to support emerging creators, giving them access to tools and resources designed to refine their skills, explore YouTube’s diverse formats, and grow their audiences across mobile, TV, and other screens.

The launch comes amid strong growth in YouTube content creation across the region: the number of UAE-based channels earning seven figures in local currency has increased by 15% year-on-year, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt have seen even sharper growth of 40% and 60%, respectively.