More than 2000 fans of YouTube in Dubai took part Za'abeel park the other day to consult with their preferred stars on the global video platform. These stars are content creators that have a channel or program in video gaming, comedy, appeal or fashion. The majority of these YouTube speakers have actually had their program for a minimum of a year and amass hundreds of thousands of subscribers and millions of views.

From Saudi, developers present were Abdulaziz Bakr and Abdulllah Bakr from The Saudi Reporters, Fahad Sal, Mahmoud Ramadan, MoutazimTarabzouni and Darin Mobayed from Ana WaHeya, a show that produces parody sketches about contemporary society in Saudi. Saudi Arabia has the highest variety of material creators on YouTube today,.

From the UAE, there were The Real Bin Bazz who has more than 14 million views on his channel and Al Anoud Badr, Lady Fozaza.

The Middle East area is available in 2nd after the U.S in regards to watchtime on YouTube. Saudi Arabia has the greatest number of views on YouTube coming from mobile (65 %), more than the global average which is 55 %. (UAE is at 55 %).

Diana Baddar, Head of YouTube collaborations for YouTube in the Middle East and North Africa area, said: "We are attempting to display the appeal of these creators, and have them communicate with the community. These developers are stars in their categories and are anticipating meeting with their fans. We likewise want the fans to understand how much these YouTubers value all the support they get. For us at YouTube, it's about bringing together everyone that has actually assisted make YouTube successful in the region.".

Baddar included: "YouTube has actually been very successful in MENA as a whole, and particularly in the GCC. We remain to see creators rise and this motion is developing much more Arabic material, which we are exceptionally happy to support. We are exceptionally pleased with the regional talents we have in the region, and we see them as a voice for this generation of users.".

The YouTube Partner Program lets developers generate income from material on YouTube through advertising. Any channel might be eligible to sign up with YouTube Partner Program if it fulfills requirements like program is already introduced in the users' nation, the account is in good standing, quality of material is advertiser-friendly and adhere to theCommunity Guidelines of YouTube.

YouTube creator awards were also given at the YouTubefanfest. The YouTube channels of Ifta7 yaSimsim and Gawareerreceived a silver button for their first 100,000 customers. Sa7i and MrMrSNB2 got the gold button for their very first million subscribers.