Residents of the United Arab Emirates have a resoundingly positive view of the country they live in and of the future, in stark contrast to views from other countries around the world. According to Brunswick Insight’s global research, an overwhelming sense of well-being and security,… Read More
Dubai-based B2B PR agency Shamal Communications has strengthened its leadership team. James Lakie, who has been with the company for three years, has been promoted to General Manager. And Gavin Gibbon has been brought on board as Senior Account Manager. This coincides with the completion… Read More
Analytics is changing the retail industry fast as more retailers begin to realize the importance of big data and how it will drive successful marketing decisions based on insights gained from customer intelligence and predictive analytics. According to a Markets and Markets report, the retail… Read More
MEC Commerce, MEC’s specialist ecommerce consultancy, is setting up shop in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. MEC Commerce combines the services of a media agency with consultancy, securing delivery of ecommerce strategies. MEC Commerce MENA will be led by Head of Ecommerce… Read More
Gender inequality has been one of those issues that has managed to plague societies over what can be described as different eras. However, many societies continue to suffer with inequality issues to this day. And while constant efforts have been taken to reduce this gap,… Read More
Emirates is the most positively perceived brand by women in the UAE over the past year. 2016 also saw Emirates crowned as the number 1 brand in the overall YouGov Brandindex UAE Buzz rankings. The airline giant continues to impress with star studded advertising campaigns.… Read More
Meltwater, the global media intelligence firm, has strengthened its regional team with the appointment of Christo Van Wyk as Area Director for Middle East and India. Mr Van Wyk has worked for Meltwater since 2009, initially joining the company’s Cape Town branch as a Client… Read More
Uber provides Egyptians with new economic opportunities against the current and anticipated economic challenges, especially the rising unemployment of the youth and the educated, pointed out an academic study. The study, entitled ‘A Glimpse into the Sharing Economy: An Analysis of Uber Driver-Partners in Egypt’,… Read More
Travel is a key interest for internet users – globally, two in five are vacationing abroad at least once a year and nearly the same number say they are strongly interested in travel and exploring new places. Global Web Index takes a closer look at… Read More
The Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) has appointed a new Chief Executive Officer, Jazia Al Dhanhani, who will lead the development of the Council’s strategic plan in line with the objectives set out by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to promote… Read More
