The Dubai Media Council has approved the creation of "Dubai Business," a dedicated business media platform designed to broadcast the emirate’s economic policies and investment environment to an international audience.

The initiative, approved during a council meeting chaired by Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council, will operate under the state-backed Dubai Media Incorporated. Officials stated that the platform will align with the goals of the Dubai Economic Agenda, known as D33, which outlines strategic initiatives to expand the city's economic footprint.

Sheikh Ahmed noted that as an expanding destination for foreign investment and corporate development, the region requires specialized, data-driven journalism capable of tracking global financial shifts and detailing regional activity in sectors such as real estate, finance, aviation, and artificial intelligence.

"The new platform will convey Dubai’s economic success story to the world, track global shifts, and highlight the opportunities it offers to investors and entrepreneurs worldwide," Sheikh Ahmed said in a statement following the meeting.

Mona Al Marri, Vice Chairperson and Managing Director of the Dubai Media Council, indicated that the platform's focus will center on analytical, data-focused reporting to highlight the city's role within global trade, financial services, and the digital economy.

The council also finalized preparations for an upcoming "Gaming Retreat." Organized in conjunction with the Dubai Films and Games Commission and the Dubai Gaming Committee, the event will assemble regional and international digital entertainment companies to deliberate on infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and talent development for the multi-billion-dollar gaming industry.

Additionally, the session reviewed findings from a recent Media Retreat that hosted more than 100 executives across the advertising, marketing, and digital media sectors to evaluate investment and infrastructure requirements for future media production.

The meeting was attended by several senior officials and council members, including Aisha Miran, Malek Al Malek, Hala Badri, Mohammed Al Mulla, Younus Al Nasser, Arif Amiri, and Khalfan Juma Belhoul.

Photo credits: Government of Dubai Media Office

Andrew Shelepnytsky

Andrew Shelepnytsky is an Editor of Dubai Voice.