Creators HQ and Amazon Ads Launch Amazon Creators Foundry in the Middle East
Mohammad Ali (@ChaudhryMAli88) | August 27, 2026
DUBAI (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - August 27, 2026) Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators' hub in the UAE and the Middle East, powered by Visioneers, and Amazon Ads have announced the opening of applications for the Amazon Creators Foundry.
First introduced at the fourth edition of the 1 billion Followers Summit in January 2026, this initiative aims to enable UAE-based content creators to launch and grow their own products on Amazon.ae globally. Being a first-of-its-kind venture in the region, it is a strategic collaboration between Creators HQ and Amazon Ads, geared towards empowering creators to build sustainable online businesses and expand internationally via Amazon.ae.
The announcement reflects Creators HQ’s vision to drive growth in the creator economy within the UAE and the wider Middle East, positioning itself as a key driver of digital commerce while fostering entrepreneurship among young individuals.
Application Details:
Applications for the Amazon Creators Foundry are open from August 26 to September 9, 2026, at https://creatorshq.com/amazon-creators-foundry/. Twenty creators will be selected based on eligibility criteria, demonstrating readiness to launch and scale products on Amazon.ae.
Benefits for Selected Creators:
Eligible creators can access Amazon's global selling program, listing and selling products across Amazon stores worldwide, reaching hundreds of millions of customers in North America, Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions.
The Amazon Creators Foundry offers:
- Dedicated account management
- Optimised product listings for discoverability
- Amazon Ads credits and tools to enhance visibility
- Quarterly workshops on online retail fundamentals, digital marketing, brand building, and high-traffic event strategies
- Access to roundtables with senior Amazon leadership
Quote from Alia Al Hammadi:
Alia Al Hammadi, Vice Chairperson of the UAE Government Media Office and CEO of the 1 billion Followers Summit, highlighted that Creators HQ's initiatives are aligned with the UAE’s strategic transformation goals, aiming to foster sustainable investment in and cross-border digital commerce within the creator economy. She described the Amazon Creators Foundry as an innovative model inspiring creators to expand their businesses and contribute to driving digital economic growth.