A composite photo of Emirati influencer Khalid Al Ameri and Supercar Blondie. EXPAT MEDIA

Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 has unveiled its new ambassadors, naming popular content creators Khalid Al Ameri and Supercar Blondie among five digital personalities set to represent the summit’s fourth edition. Joining them are entrepreneur Simon Squibb, Bahraini filmmaker Omar Farooq, and Yes Theory co-founder Ammar Kandil. Khalid Al Ameri, an Emirati content creator, writer, and speaker, has built a global audience through his heartfelt storytelling on culture, relationships, and social issues. Supercar Blondie, whose real name is Alexandra Mary Hirschi, rose from journalism in Dubai to becoming a global automotive media personality with a combined more than 100 million followers in multiple platforms. The summit will run from January 9 to 11, 2026, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, across Jumeirah Emirates Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, and the Museum of the Future. Themed “Content for Good,” the event will feature more than 400 speakers and will introduce the world’s largest AI filmmaking prize worth $1 million, in collaboration with Google Gemini. The competition’s top 10 films will be showcased at the summit. Read more Organizers also announced a Dh50 million Creators Ventures Programme, offering funding and mentorship to content creators and entrepreneurs working on innovative, socially impactful projects. The 2025 edition of the summit drew more than 30,000 in-person attendees, 420 speakers, and 125 CEOs, generating 1.5 billion digital interactions and 542 million social media views. ICA/Expat Media
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