Pepperstone, the global online trading provider, has joined the 1 Billion Followers Summit as a Gold Partner for its fourth edition, reinforcing the UAE’s role as a hub for digital innovation and the content economy.
The summit, the world’s largest event dedicated to content creators, will run from 9th to 11th January 2026 across Jumeirah Emirates Towers, DIFC, and the Museum of the Future under the theme ‘Content for Good.’
Organised by the UAE Government Media Office, the summit aims to bring together creators, entrepreneurs, and investors to explore opportunities at the intersection of technology, creativity, and business. The partnership highlights a shared commitment to fostering innovation, financial literacy, and knowledge exchange among aspiring content creators and professionals.
Gescard Abi El Hessen, Head of Middle East at Pepperstone, said the collaboration offers a platform to connect content creators with trading experts and investors, reinforcing the UAE’s vision of a digital economy grounded in creativity and knowledge.
“Knowledge and innovation are the foundations of success in any sector, where creativity and technology intersect to shape the global economy,”
he added.
Dr. Mohammad AlGhfeli, Managing Director of Creators HQ, emphasised Pepperstone’s expertise in digital trading and fintech as a valuable asset for empowering creators and entrepreneurs. He described the summit as a global destination where innovators can exchange ideas, explore partnerships, and advance sustainable content and digital economies.
Founded in 2010 in Melbourne, Pepperstone serves over 750,000 traders across 160 countries with an average monthly trading volume of US$400 billion. The company is internationally recognised for innovation, licensed by the Dubai Financial Services Authority, and continues to expand its global footprint while supporting initiatives that blend creativity, technology, and financial empowerment.
News Source: Emirates News Agency
