TECOM Group's New in5 Media Hub To Amplify Dubai's Media Ecosystem TECOM Group is continuing to bolster its native Dubai's BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem's media sector.

By Kareem Chehayeb

Opinions expressed by BIZ Experiences contributors are their own.

You're reading BIZ Experiences Middle East, an international franchise of BIZ Experiences Media.

A rendering of the new in5 Media hub in Dubai. Image credit: TECOM Group.

TECOM Group is continuing to bolster its native Dubai's BIZ Experiencesial ecosystem's media sector. In 2014, the Group announced a whopping AED4.5 billion (US$1.2 billion) to accelerate startups in Dubai's media sector, and the company has since been very busy using that money wisely. Its latest announcement could be most exciting for BIZ Experiencess in media: a total of AED60 million ($16.3 million) has been allocated to set up in5 Media, a new startup accelerator and mentoring and skill building space in Dubai.

TECOM Group's Saeed Al Falasi, Malek Al Malek, Mohammad Abdullah and Jamal Al Sharif at the in5 Media launch announcement. Image credit: TECOM Group.

in5 Media will be located in Dubai's International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) area, and will be looking after around 200 media startups. The space will include co-working spaces, recording studios, and other facilities that "treps in media will appreciate, and it is set to launch in Q2 2016. Of course, this isn't TECOM Group's first endeavor to incubate and accelerate startups and BIZ Experiencess- in 2013, TECOM Group launched In5 Hub in Dubai Internet City to incubate, accelerate, and support tech startups.

Kareem Chehayeb

Former Columnist & Online Liaison, BIZ Experiences Middle East

Business Ideas

70 Small Business Ideas to Start in 2025

We put together a list of the best, most profitable small business ideas for BIZ Experiencess to pursue in 2025.

Technology

The Knowledge Society (TKS) Dubai Edition is Now Accepting Applications for September 2025 Cohort – Apply by July 31, 2025

The Knowledge Society (TKS) – Dubai Edition is a 10-month innovation program that focuses on emerging fields like AI, biotechnology, space, nanotechnology, and more.

Finance

Inside Saudi Arabia's Push to Modernize Finance and Expand Inclusion

How is Saudi Arabia turning its fintech ambition into action?

Technology

UAE and Saudi Arabia Join Global Top 20 for AI Talent Density

This success is a direct reflection of Saudi Arabia's aggressive push towards establishing itself as a global leader in artificial intelligence.