DUBAI, 20th May, 2025 (WAM) -- Meta, in collaboration with the Creators HQ, held its first regional event to unveil “Edits”, a new video editing application designed specifically for creators.
The event hosted by Creators HQ, the first dedicated space for content creators in the UAE and the Middle East, featured a hands-on workshop titled “Mastering the Edit – Meta’s New Video Editing App”, offering creators an in-depth look at the platform’s advanced tools and features.
Available for free on both iOS and Android, “Edits” empowers users to create and enhance short-form video content with ease and artistic flair, marking a significant leap in digital content creation.
This event is the first major initiative following the announcement of a strategic partnership between Meta and Creators HQ, which was unveiled during the 1 Billion Followers Summit in Dubai in January 2025.
With a global user base of over 3.7 billion people, Meta’s platforms offer the new app a significant opportunity to empower users worldwide to share their thoughts and creativity.
With Edits, Meta aims to empower creators and influencers to produce high-quality, meaningful content that spreads positivity and adds value to communities.
The app offers an all-in-one toolkit that streamlines the creative process, from production to sharing, making it easier than ever to bring ideas to life. Edits include a range of advanced features such as: green screen background replacement, automatic multilingual subtitles, audio enhancement and background noise reduction.
The app has high-precision video editing, stickers, support for video recording up to 10 minutes in high resolution, as well as watermark-free video export allowing creators to seamlessly share content across platforms, including Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube Shorts.
Moon Baz. Director of Global Partnerships, Africa, Middle East and Türkiye at Meta, said, “The company’s strategic partnership with Creators HQ is a significant milestone in supporting the growth of the content creation industry across the region. This collaboration is an important step toward empowering creators and influencers to produce meaningful, innovative content.”
Dr. Mohammad AlGhfeli, Managing Director of Creators HQ, said that Creators HQ has rapidly secured partnerships with leading global companies and platforms, while attracting top influencers and innovators from around the world.
“Our strategic partnership with Meta is a significant driver in advancing the digital media landscape and empowering creators to produce meaningful content that serves humanity and fosters positivity in society,” AlGhfeli added.
He said the app will enable creators to broaden their reach and engage diverse audiences more creatively.
During a presentation, Samer Jamal, Director of Strategic Partnerships at Meta, specialising in music and comedy content in the Middle East and North Africa, and Bahjat Hindi, Director of Partner Solutions at Meta, delivered a comprehensive demonstration of the company’s new video editing app, Edits.
Meta chose the Creators HQ as the venue for unveiling the features of Edits, recognising its leading role in supporting the content creation industry and becoming an attractive global hub for content creators.