Amazon Creators Foundry Opens Applications for UAE-Based Content Creators

Applications have opened for the Amazon Creators Foundry, a program that will select 20 UAE-based content creators to launch and scale their products on Amazon.ae.

The initiative, first announced during the 1 Billion Followers Summit in January, is a collaboration between Creators HQ, the first dedicated creators’ hub in the UAE and the Middle East and part of Visioneers, and Amazon Ads.

The application period runs from August 26-September 9, 2026, through https://creatorshq.com/amazon-creators-foundry/.

Selected creators will receive support over six months to establish and grow their online businesses, including assistance with obtaining a Dubai e-commerce trade license, opening an Amazon.ae seller account, listing products, setting up Fulfillment by Amazon, and launching advertising campaigns.

Participants will also gain access to Amazon’s international selling program, allowing them to list and sell products across Amazon stores in markets including North America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia-Pacific.

Advertising support will be provided to eligible creators, including up to US$100,000 in Amazon DSP media budget and a US$2,000 Amazon Sponsored Ads incentive match per creator. The program will also include Amazon Ads workshops and mentorship sessions with Amazon senior leadership.

To qualify, applicants must be based in the UAE and have an existing retail presence, such as selling products through social media or other channels. They must also have at least 100,000 followers and hold or be willing to obtain a valid Dubai e-commerce trade license.

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