Rawan Al Dabbas is the IFPI MENA Regional Director, leading the global trade association for the recorded music industry in the Middle East and North Africa region. She has over nine years of experience as a legal and policy expert in the creative industries, with a focus on books and music.
Her mission is to enhance the legal and regulatory framework for the recorded music sector, promote the value of music and its creators, and foster a thriving and diverse music ecosystem. She executes strategic plans across the region, facilitates stakeholder engagement, and advocates for the interests of IFPI’s members and partners. She also leverages her multilingual skills and cultural diplomacy to foster collaboration and dialogue among local, regional, and international actors.
Aziz Maraka and Faia Younan didn't change their sound to fit the world, they made the world listen. This session explores how language, rhythm, and storytelling can transcend borders when rooted in authenticity and emotion. Through their journeys, Aziz and Faia reveal how staying true to one’s identity can create global resonance and how genuine expression turns local sound into a universal language.
Behind every breakout artist, songwriter, and producer is a blueprint. In this session, music executives break down what it really takes to go from zero to a million streaFrom storytelling and distribution to publishing, touring, and fan discovery, they share the playbook for scaling talent and building sustainable careers in today’s attention economy.
Head of Europe, United Talent Agency (UTA)
Executive Director & CEO, International News Media Association (INMA)
News Presenter, Sky News Arabia
Managing Director, Google MENA, Google
Scriptwriter, Sard
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