Media Knowledge Exchange

Media Knowledge Exchange: Japan

A networking visit to Japan's media and gaming industry, connecting Dubai's representatives with leading studios, broadcasters, and content platforms to explore partnerships, co-production opportunities, and investment

About the Visit

Held in November 2024, the visit to Tokyo marked the launch of the Dubai Media Council's Media Knowledge Exchange Programme, an initiative connecting Dubai's media leadership with the world's most advanced markets to forge partnerships, explore co-production opportunities, and attract investment into Dubai's media sector. Led by DMC Secretary General H.E. Nehal Badri, Dubai's representatives visited 22 organisations across gaming, animation, film, broadcasting, academia, and investment

Visit Highlights

  • 22 organisations visited across gaming, film, broadcasting, and academia

  • Gaming majors engaged: SEGA, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Gree

  • Broadcasters visited: Tokyo Broadcasting System (TBS), TV Asahi

  • Investment discussions with JETRO on Dubai's media free zones

At a Glance

Media Knowledge Exchange Program

Parent Program

November 2024

Date

SEGA, Bandai Namco, Square Enix, Gree among others

Organizations visited