Creators HQ and Alfan Launch AED 5 Million “Social Content Fund” to Empower Content Creators in the UAE
Dubai, April 28, 2026 – Creators HQ, the region’s first dedicated creators’ hub, in collaboration with content empowerment platform Alfan, has announced the opening of applications for content creators wishing to join the inaugural cohort of the Social Content Fund programme. This initiative follows a strategic partnership signed at the fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit in January, strengthening the UAE’s dedication to digital content excellence.
The announcement was made at Creators Gathering, a major event hosted at Atlantis, The Palm Dubai, which brought together over 1,000 content creators and media professionals. The event features dynamic panel discussions and professional workshops led by leading creators, focusing on upskilling participants and boosting the quality and impact of Arabic content across digital platforms.
The Social Content Fund initiative is designed to empower and support creators producing family- and society-focused themes. It aims to finance high-quality, creative content that encourages family cohesion, promotes positive social values, and nurtures future generations based on compassion and shared goals. The programme will officially announce results and reveal the winners of AED 5 million in funding at the fifth 1 Billion Followers Summit in 2027.
Alia AlHammadi, Vice Chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, highlighted the programme’s strategic importance:
“The launch of the Social Content Fund is a strategic investment in collective awareness aimed at positioning creators as active contributors [to] Arab family cohesion by producing high quality, meaningful content designed to resonate with every household.”
AlHammadi added that the initiative reinforces the UAE’s commitment to a comprehensive content economy ecosystem, driving the creation of impactful content that instills family values and positive social influence. She emphasized that it demonstrates strong confidence in Arab creativity and excellence, supporting youth and ensuring a better future.
Mohamad Fattal, Founder and CEO of Alfan, stressed Alfan’s mission to help Social Content Fund participants turn their creative visions into real successes. He stated:
“The Social Content Fund marks a significant shift that embodies Alfan’s leading role in discovering talent capable of shaping the future of content. We aim to help these talented creators introduce family-oriented edutainment that adds genuine value to the content landscape.”
The Social Content Fund targets creators of educational, edutainment, human-interest storytelling, animation, and health and nutrition content that is family-friendly and socially empowering. Through the initiative, 50 content creators will be supported in the inaugural cohort with training programmes, advanced filming equipment, access to state-of-the-art studios, and other creation resources. It also encourages collaborations with social media platforms and leading content-driven brands to ensure sustainability.
Creators can submit applications starting now until May 10, 2026, via the link: https://creatorshq.com/alfan-x-creators-hq/. Applicants must consistently produce high-quality video, have at least 100,000 YouTube followers, create positive content, and present an ambitious production plan to qualify.
Participants will benefit from specialized workshops by content strategy experts, personal brand marketing opportunities, financial support for growth, and a year’s access to Alfan.io. Additional offers from Creators HQ and Alfan further enhance the programme.
To attract global talent, the initiative provides relocation assistance and Golden Visa support, reinforcing the UAE’s status as a global leader in innovative digital content creation and a top destination for creators worldwide.
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