Dubai: The 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's first and largest event dedicated to the content creation industry, has announced that Pepperstone, the global online trading provider, has joined as a Gold Partner for the fourth edition of the summit.
According to Emirates News Agency, the event is organised by the UAE Government Media Office and will take place in Dubai from 9th to 11th January 2026. It will be held across Jumeirah Emirates Towers, the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), and the Museum of the Future, under the theme 'Content for Good.'
This collaboration underscores the shared commitment of both parties to nurturing creativity and innovation, empowering influencers and creators within the content economy to explore new opportunities in business and emerging technologies. It reinforces the UAE's position as a global hub for the new economy and financial innovation.
Gescard Abi El Hessen, Head of Middle East at Pepperstone, expressed pride in partnering with the 1 Billion Followers Summit in its fourth edition. He remarked on the global platform's role in bringing together leading content creators, entrepreneurs, and digital economy experts from around the world.
He emphasized that knowledge and innovation are crucial to success in any sector, including content creation and online trading, where creativity and technology converge to define the future of the global economy.
He further added that their partnership with the summit represents a valuable opportunity to exchange expertise between content creators, trading professionals, and investors, aiming to enhance financial and digital literacy among ambitious youth. This aligns with the UAE's vision of building a digital economy rooted in creativity and knowledge.
Dr. Mohammad AlGhfeli, Managing Director of Creators HQ, highlighted Pepperstone's extensive experience in empowering individuals to develop their skills and achieve success through advanced and secure digital platforms.
He noted that the partnership reflects a shared vision of empowering a new generation of content creators and entrepreneurs in digital trading and financial technology. It fosters collaboration between the financial and creative sectors, enhancing the integration between purposeful content creation and digital trading, supporting the UAE's goal of becoming a global capital for the economy of the future.
AlGhfeli also mentioned that the summit has become a global destination for creators, innovators, and investors to exchange ideas and knowledge, explore partnerships, and build purposeful content and a sustainable digital economy that embodies the UAE's spirit of innovation and openness.
The partnership between Pepperstone and the 1 Billion Followers Summit reinforces the UAE's efforts to support the content economy and empower future generations to leverage technology in shaping a more sustainable and inspiring future.
Founded in 2010 in Melbourne, Australia, by a team of professional traders, Pepperstone set out to enhance the online trading experience through cutting-edge technology. It developed advanced digital trading environments focused on delivering innovative, efficient, and client-centered solutions.
Today, Pepperstone is one of the world's largest CFD brokers, serving over 750,000 traders across 160 countries with an average monthly trading volume of US$400 billion. The company has received numerous international awards for its innovation and commitment to client service and is licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority.