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Dubai Studio City empowers Middle East expansion as global talent community grows 12% in 2024

  • Dubai Studio City, part of TECOM Group PJSC, showcases growth pathways for Indian creatives at Broadcast India show in Mumbai
  • The Middle East’s leading hub for content creation, alongside Dubai Media City and Dubai Production City, is home to Indian industry heavyweights such as Zee Entertainment

DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Dubai Studio City, the Middle East’s leading hub for content creation, is nurturing pathways for creative talent to unlock business expansion in new markets amid the rapid globalisation of the media and entertainment industry, with its community of creative talent noting year-on-year growth of more than 11.5% in the first half of 2024.

 

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Dubai Studio City, one of TECOM Group PJSC’s 10 vibrant sector-specific business districts across Dubai, is showcasing the growing footprint of its ecosystem’s global talent in its ecosystem as Platinum Partner of the Broadcast India show, held on 17-19 October in Mumbai. Indian talent at Dubai Studio City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Production City – which together form TECOM Group’s Media Cluster – is active in sectors ranging from film, TV, and radio production through to advertising and media support services.

“Media production, driven by rising demand for original and diverse content, is transcending the boundaries of language and geography,” said Majed Al Suwaidi, Senior Vice President of Dubai Studio City, Dubai Media City, and Dubai Production City at TECOM Group PJSC. “International companies and talent are leveraging our ecosystem to ideate, produce, and innovate content to serve these new audience needs. As Platinum Partner of the Broadcast India show, Dubai Studio City is spotlighting pathways for the Indian media and entertainment industry to accelerate its global expansion from Dubai. Alongside its sister districts, Dubai Studio City will continue to champion global powerhouses of creativity to contribute to the goals of Dubai Economic Agenda ‘D33.'”

The diverse and multicultural ecosystem at Dubai Studio City and its sister districts offers world-class, sector-specific infrastructure to develop original high-quality content. The Media Cluster is home to customers such as Zee Entertainment, one of the world’s largest networks of South Asian channels, and NKN Media, whose repertoire includes work with organisations including NDTV 24×7, India TV, and SpiceJet.

Growth destination

The globalisation of media and entertainment has transformed Dubai, located within an eight-hour flight from 3/4th of the global population, into a world-renowned destination for creative excellence. The city serves as a gateway to diverse audiences, empowering talent with initiatives such as the Golden Visa programme that has drawn notable Indian cinematic and creative personalities in recent years.

Dubai Studio City’s attractiveness to content creators is bolstered by its strategic alignment with Dubai Film and TV Commission, which from its base at the district supports an array of content production activities to offer seamless shooting experiences to producers, film crews, and filmmakers. With more than 3.5 million Indians living in the UAE, Dubai is cementing its position as a partner for the global ambitions of India’s digital and cinema industries alike, including in the Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, and Tamil languages.

Dubai Studio City offers a strategic bridge to link Indian creatives with global audiences, with more than 358,000 minutes of original content recorded across its Sound Stages – among the region’s largest facilities of their kind – and the in5 Media start-up and entrepreneurship incubator, during 198 calendar days’ worth of shoots and recording sessions.

Dubai Studio City and its sister districts enrich the regional media and entertainment landscape with sector-specific infrastructure including Sound Stages, backlots, sets, water tanks, production offices, and recording studios to provide a holistic ecosystem for all content production needs.

Home to more than 3,500 local, regional, and international customers and over 38,000 creative professionals, the Media Cluster also nurtures future-focused storytellers through in5 Media, the industry-dedicated vertical of TECOM Group’s start-up and entrepreneurship incubator in5. With a dedicated Innovation Centre at Dubai Production City, in5 Media offers co-working spaces, production equipment, and opportunities to connect, create, and collaborate, serving as a launchpad for media entrepreneurs and innovators.

Dubai Studio City is part of TECOM Group’s portfolio of business districts, which also includes Dubai Internet City, Dubai Media City, Dubai Production City, Dubai Knowledge Park, Dubai International Academic City, Dubai Design District (d3), and Dubai Industrial City. 

About TECOM Group PJSC

TECOM Group has been developing strategic, sector-focused business districts across the emirate of Dubai since 1999. TECOM Group is well-positioned to continue playing an integral role in cementing Dubai’s status as a global business and talent hub.

The TECOM Group portfolio consists of 10 business districts catering to 6 vital knowledge-based economic sectors, including design, education, manufacturing, media, science, and technology. The Group provides a varied and tailor-made leasing portfolio – which includes offices, co-working spaces, warehouses, and land – to over 11,000 customers and more than 124,000 professionals.

TECOM Group offers additional value-added services to deliver a competitive and attractive environment for businesses and entrepreneurs to thrive in and to facilitate engagement between the districts’ community members. Government and corporate services are made available through an integrated smart services platform, ‘axs,’ which enhances ease of doing business and provides community members with a seamless experience.

TECOM Group also provides industry-specialised facilities, including media production studios, laboratories, and higher education campuses. in5, its enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups, offers innovation centres supporting tech, media, and design start-ups and SMEs. Its future-focused co-working spaces D/Quarters deliver stimulating work environments for tenants, and the ‘GoFreelance’ package serves freelancers.

For more information, please visit www.tecomgroup.ae.

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INFIDIGIT SECURES DUAL WINS AT BW MERIT AWARDS 2025, REINFORCING ITS LEADERSHIP IN INDIA’S SEO AND DIGITAL MARKETING LANDSCAPE

MUMBAI, India, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Infidigit, one of India’s foremost SEO agencies, continues its award-winning streak with two prestigious wins at the BW Merit Awards 2025. The agency secured top honours for Superbalist in the Retail & Ecommerce category and HDFC Life in the Best SEO Campaign category.

Since its inception, Infidigit has maintained a clear focus by delivering measurable results that help brands realise their full potential in an increasingly competitive digital landscape. By combining data-driven strategies with deep industry insights, Infidigit tailors every campaign to address unique client challenges and market dynamics.

The agency’s proprietary platform, Infigrowth, is a critical enabler in this process, offering brands a robust, data-backed approach to digital growth, customer acquisition, and ROI optimisation. The tool empowers clients to identify growth opportunities faster via the SEO Audit and AI overviews and rank tracking feature, optimise campaigns in real time, and stay ahead of shifting consumer behaviours.

“We believe success stems from truly understanding our clients’ challenges and crafting tailored solutions that drive real impact,” said Kaushal Thakkar, CEO, Infidigit. “Our wins at the BW Merit Awards 2025 reflect the hard work, expertise, and innovative spirit of our team. We remain dedicated to delivering sustainable growth and helping brands lead their categories through strategic digital marketing.”

Neil Berrow, Engineer Manager, Superbalist said “Working with Infidigit has been valuable for our online presence. Their strategic insights, consistent communication, and measurable results speak volumes about their expertise. Truly a partner in growth.”

By prioritising quality over quantity and leveraging proprietary tools like Infigrowth, the agency continues to redefine how brands engage with customers online. Infidigit is committed to maintaining this momentum in their growth story as they drive meaningful change and deliver innovative solutions for a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

About Infidigit

Founded in 2017, Infidigit is an AI-enabled digital growth partner that empowers top brands to achieve impactful results across SEO, Content, PPC, ASO, CRO, Website Development, and data-driven marketing strategies. As a pioneer in AI innovation within marketing, Infidigit has developed Infigrowth — a SaaS platform designed to simplify SEO for businesses of all sizes. Over the years, Infidigit has partnered with startups, MSMEs, and enterprises across diverse industries, helping them thrive in the fast-evolving digital economy. The company’s commitment to excellence is demonstrated through over 65+ award-winning campaigns, recognised by prestigious platforms including SMX, APAC Search Awards, ET BrandEquity Shark Awards, Sparkies, and E4M IDMA.

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OTM recognised as the Leading Travel Trade Show in India and Asia, for the Second Year in a Row, in a custom study commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ

The customised study, commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ, the leader in consumer intelligence, indicated that travel industry professionals who attended multiple trade shows in the region once again identified OTM as a leading travel trade show in India and Asia.

MUMBAI, India, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — OTM has once again been recognized as the leading travel trade show in both India and Asia, according to a comprehensive custom market research study commissioned by Fairfest Media and conducted by NielsenIQ, the leader in consumer intelligence. This recognition, for the second consecutive year, underscores OTM’s continued leadership in the travel exhibition landscape. The latest study, conducted among travel industry professionals who attended multiple travel shows in 2025, revealed even higher satisfaction scores and stronger performance metrics compared to the previous year, with OTM decisively outperforming other major shows across the region.

The comprehensive custom survey, commissioned by Fairfest Media, evaluated 15 international travel trade shows across Asia and 19 regional shows in India. The study found a ‘significantly higher quantum of respondents stating OTM to be the leading show at a National & Asia level’, outperforming other major shows, including ITB Asia and SATTE.

Overwhelming Industry Recognition

The extensive 2025 study revealed:

  • Among professionals who participated in or visited 2 or more shows in India, 55% recognised OTM as the leading national show
  • Among those who attended multiple shows in Asia, 52% ranked OTM as the top show across Asia

OTM has played a crucial role in major business transactions, with the majority of the attendees saying they made purchase decisions within 3 months of attending the event.

Mr. Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO of Fairfest Media, commented: “At Fairfest Media, we’re deeply committed to delivering measurable ROI for our exhibitors and visitors, which is why we commissioned this comprehensive custom study conducted by NielsenIQ. The consecutive recognition of OTM in the study confirms that OTM continues to set the standard for the industry, in India and globally. As we prepare for OTM 2026, we remain focused on further enhancing the experience and business outcomes for all participants.”

Future Growth Opportunities

The study also identified expansion opportunities that will guide OTM’s future development:

  • Travel professionals expressed interest in seeing increased representation from the Americas (particularly USA and Brazil), Europe (with emphasis on Switzerland and the Nordic countries), and Asia (especially Singapore and Turkey).
  • Enhanced conference programming has been identified as an opportunity area for future development.

The comprehensive custom survey evaluated travel trade shows across Asia and regional shows in India. Countries covered in the customized study (conducted by NielsenIQ and commissioned by Fairfest Media) included India, Singapore, Egypt, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Maldives, Tanzania, Greece, Philippines, Russia, Netherlands, Vietnam & Republic of Korea.

The population covered in the study includes exhibitors and visitors of travel trade shows. The total usable database of visitors shared with NielsenIQ by Fairfest Media was over 32,000, and of exhibitors was over 2,832. The sample size was overall (N=211); exhibitors (N=56), and visitors (N=155). The sampling method was online, purposive sampling.

The next edition of OTM is scheduled for 5, 6 & 7 February 2026 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Based on current projections and the strong satisfaction metrics from the 2025 event, OTM 2026 is expected to further strengthen its lead in both the country and the region.

About OTM and Fairfest Media Limited

OTM, organised by Fairfest Media Limited, is the leading travel trade show in Asia and India. Each year, it brings together a global network of exhibitors, buyers, and travel industry professionals to connect, showcase innovations, and generate business opportunities. Fairfest Media also organises TTF-branded travel shows in 7 Indian cities, making it the largest travel trade show organiser in India. As the leading travel show organiser in the region, Fairfest continues to shape the future of travel in the world’s fastest-growing market.

About NIQ

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is a leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behaviour and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Our global reach spans over 90 countries, covering approximately 85% of the world’s population and more than $7.2 trillion in global consumer spend. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View™. For more information, please visit www.niq.com

Media Contact

Sandrine Clarac 

Director – Marketing and International Sales 

Fairfest Media Limited

Phone: +91-2245558555

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Firstsource Launches Gigsourcing Platform to Transform the Future of Work

MUMBAI, India, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Firstsource Solutions Limited (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809), a leading global provider of transformational solutions and services and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, has announced the launch of the Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform, a next-generation crowdsourcing solution designed to revolutionize how enterprises leverage the gig economy.

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Part of the Firstsource relAI™ suite of AI-powered solutions, the Gigsourcing Platform connects businesses with skilled, on-demand global talent. It enables cost-effective, flexible, and scalable workforce models—helping organizations streamline talent management, boost operational efficiency, and stay competitive by addressing challenges in gig worker acquisition, management, and coordination.

Ritesh Idnani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at Firstsource, shared, “The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform marks a pivotal milestone in our UnBPO™ journey, reimagining how enterprises operate and scale. As work becomes more decentralized and digital, our ability to blend AI-powered virtual agents, domain expertise, and a global freelance talent pool, empowers clients to move faster and smarter. This isn’t just about workforce flexibility—it’s about creating an entirely new operating model. We’re committed to driving non-linear growth and measurable transformation for our clients, and this platform is a core enabler of that mission.”

The platform offers an intuitive experience for both, enterprises and independent professionals:

  • For businesses, the platform streamlines project creation, gig worker onboarding, and performance tracking, ensuring scalable execution and superior outcomes.
  • For gig workers, it offers seamless registration, project discovery, and automated payments, delivering a frictionless and rewarding work experience.

Hasit Trivedi, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Firstsource, added, “The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform represents the convergence of AI, digital platforms, and workforce innovation. It goes beyond just connecting businesses with gig workers – we are building a digitally intelligent, hyper-agile ecosystem. AI-led matching, workflow orchestration, and secure integrations make it a robust sourcing engine. This platform will fundamentally reshape how work is disaggregated, how sourcing is diversified, and how scale and precision are delivered. We see gig sourcing becoming a critical pillar of enterprise transformation – redefining workforce agility in the AI era and building the future of work.”

The Firstsource Gigsourcing Platform delivers unparalleled benefits with functionalities like:

  • Compliance-first onboarding: alignment with regional regulations and standards.
  • Comprehensive Control: efficient management of user groups roles, access, and notifications.
  • Qualification Tests: qualified freelancers selected with pre-requisite tests.
  • Gig worker Onboarding: simplified freelancer integration, including from external partners.
  • Third-Party Integration: single sign-On (SSO) enabled for streamlined operations.
  • Effortless Payments: hassle-free payment processes for gig workers.

Additionally, the platform’s SaaS capabilities provide:

  • Private Instance: enabling organizations to create their own exclusive freelancer crowd.
  • Insourcing Flexibility: facilitates internal resource allocation within the organization.

This launch follows Firstsource’s recent introduction of Agentic AI Studio, reinforcing Firstsource’s commitment to transforming the future of work through innovation. Together, the Gig Sourcing Platform and Agentic AI Studio form a comprehensive foundation to reimagine how work is sourced, executed, and scaled.

About Firstsource

Firstsource Solutions Limited, an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company (NSE: FSL) (BSE: 532809) (Reuters: FISO.BO) (Bloomberg: FSOL:IN), is a global leader providing transformational solutions and services spanning the customer lifecycle across Healthcare, Banking and Financial Services, Communications, Media and Technology, Retail, and other diverse industries. With a global footprint across US, UK, India, Philippines, Mexico, Romania, Turkey, Trinidad & Tobago, South Africa, and Australia, we ‘make it happen’ for our clients, solving their biggest challenges with hyper-focused, domain-centered teams and cutting-edge tech, data, and analytics. Our inch-wide, mile-deep practitioners work collaboratively, leveraging UnBPO™ – our differentiated approach to reimagining traditional outsourcing – to deliver real-world, future-focused solutions that drive speed, scale, and smarter decision, turning transformation into tangible results for our clients.

(www.firstsource.com)

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