As the 1 Billion Followers Summit gears up for its second edition from 10-11 January, the event is poised to be a major league gathering of the world's top sports content creators.
This summit is set to score big as a platform for exchanging knowledge and experiences, and showcasing achievements that leap beyond the sidelines, capturing the hearts of millions worldwide.
Organised by the New Media Academy at the iconic Emirates Towers and Museum of the Future in Dubai, the 2-day summit's roster features an all-star lineup of sports content creators ready to engage in dynamic dialogues designed to share winning strategies and explore opportunities in this rapidly advancing field.
Four MVPs of the digital sports world, who collectively boast a fan base of over 32 million followers, will be participating in the event:
Abdulla Alnoaimi, Musaed Alfouzan, Sèan Garnier, and Amr Nassouhy. Their presence promises to add a touch of star power, making the summit a not-to-be-missed event for anyone playing in the digital sports arena.
Abdulla Alnoaimi, a Bahraini YouTube sensation, soccer commentator, and vlogger, boasts an impressive 7 million subscribers and holds the record for the highest views on a YouTube live stream in Bahrain. His show 'Meal with a Star', where he hosts Arab YouTube celebrities, highlights his versatility as a multifaceted content creator.
As a seasoned professional football player with a distinguished career in the Kuwaiti league, Musaed Alfouzan (M12 Al Fouzan) smoothly transitioned from the pitch to the realm of content creation. He embarked on a captivating journey in football content creation with his show 'Tahade Al Thalatheen', featuring celebrities testing their football knowledge.
His YouTube show has soared to become one of the most celebrated programmes in the Arab world, amassing a dedicated fan base of 3.8 million across the region.
Hailed as the greatest freestyle football athlete of all time and one of the top 10 most influential Redbull athletes globally, Sèan Garnier (Sean Freestyle) has profoundly impacted the football world.
Garnier's unique fusion of freestyle, street soccer, breakdancing, and music has catapulted him to global fame with 13.3 million followers.
His influential presence has led to significant collaborations with various brands and football clubs worldwide.
Amr Nassouhy, an avid Egyptian football enthusiast and influencer, sees the game as more than entertainment—it's a way of life. At the heart of his football journey lies 'Saba7o Korah,' the pioneering football YouTube show in the Middle East. With over 11 years of success and an 8 million strong subscriber base, the channel evolved into a platform for diverse programmes, notably ‘Saba7o Tahady,’ presenting engaging football-related information interactively.