There is no surprise that Ramadan, football and issues of national significance dominated UAE conversations on Twitter in the year gone. The top tweet, in terms of number of retweets, went to Sheikh Mohammed #عمان_الإمارات_الفوز_واحد — HH Sheikh Mohammed (@HHShkMohd) January 4, 2018 The top… Read More
Adding a bit of fun and chase to its audience engagement, Abu Dhabi Motors is using the age-old tradition of ‘Fawazeers’ (riddles) this Ramadan. With Instagram as the mainstay vehicle, Grey Dubai has created a #BMWinstahunt for Abu Dhabi Motors. The campaign asks users to… Read More
After a comparatively sober 2017, Ramadan is back with spenders going all out in the holy month to make a lasting impression on consumers. Ramadan is never dull in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region, irrespective the strain on the economy and on… Read More
The Middle East creative industry has been looking at different ways to raise awareness around the battles that people are facing in conflict hit areas. Syrian and Rohingya families, torn apart by war, are driven away from the safety of their homes. As countless, widowed… Read More
Ramadan is set to provide a boost for UAE retailers, with two in five (40%) consumers believing that Ramadan has the best offers and is the best period for them to make all their purchases, new YouGov research reveals. The data shows that three quarters… Read More
During Ramadan, the busiest ad season of the year, standout content that truly engages audience has the power to drive decisions for the rest of the year. The clutter on TV during Ramadan is twice the norm with ad breaks increasing up to 50 percent,… Read More
Every year, during Ramadan, people connect with faith, family and friends. In building community and bringing the world closer together, Facebook is among the popular platforms where people share Ramadan experiences around common passions and goals. As per the social media platform, over 86 percent… Read More
Ramadan is a very positive time in the Middle East. Reflection, restraint, generosity and unity are key themes at home and in the workplace. Bayt.com’s annual ‘Ramadan in the Middle East and North Africa’ (MENA) poll indicates that more than nine in 10 job seekers… Read More
With just a little over two weeks to go for Ramadan 2018, brands’ preparations for the holy month are in full flow. Online and television continue to be among the most popular media that marketers are looking at to engage Ramadan audiences. In its annual… Read More
Brands are gearing up to connect once again with consumers in the region, during Ramadan. And online would continue to be an important medium this year as well. Criteo has looked at some past data to reflect on consumers’ online spending behaviors during the holy… Read More
