Will THE 99 emerge as the next powerhouse of children’s entertainment? Come and meet the man who hopes to create the next Pokémon by creating a market that few global media companies have tackled head on.
Kuwaiti Dr. Naif Al-Mutawa is CEO of Teshkeel Media Group and the creator of THE 99-the first group of superheroes inspired by Islamic culture and history. The series promotes universal themes of tolerance, teamwork
and appreciation of diversity. Since its creation, THE 99 has received universal acclaim of the worldwide press with FORBES identifying THE 99 as one of ‘The Top 20 Trends Sweeping the Globe’.

Dr. Al-Mutawa has received countless accolades and has been awarded a UNESCO prize for literature in theservice of tolerance. He is also the recipient of ‘The Schwab Foundation Social Entrepreneurship Award’, 2009 presented at the World Economic Forum in Jordan. He has recently been named one of the 500 most influential Muslims in the World and one of 36 most influential Muslims in the media.

At the Capital Club, Dr. Al-Mutawa will share his entrepreneurial journey with THE 99 from idea, to comic book series in 8 languages and counting, to a theme park that has opened its doors in Kuwait to a global
animation series co-produced by media giant Endemol and written by the top names in Hollywood.

RSVP: Email to events@capitalclubdubai.com / Fax to +9714 363 7259 to confirm your reservation

Price: AED 150.00, inclusive of drinks & canapés

Interviewed by: Mishaal Al Gergawi – Emirati Commentator on Regional Affairs