The technology sector, particularly the software sector, saw the most number of professionals leaving their companies in the year 2017, pegging the figure at 12.3 percent. This was revealed in a LinkedIn analysis as it studied sectors experiencing the highest talent turnover rates in the… Read More
Vox Cinemas is awarded one of the first licenses to operate cinemas in Saudi Arabia. Its cinema, which will also be the first multiplex in Saudi Arabia will open at Riyadh Park Mall in the coming days. The development paves way for Vox Cinemas to… Read More
The Emirates News Agency, WAM, official news agency of the United Arab Emirates, has received a delegation from The Filipino Times. The two sides discussed means of cooperation, benefiting from the agency’s expertise, and obtaining wider dissemination of media, underscoring the UAE’s achievements and accomplishments.… Read More
Campaigns for Puck and Emirates NBD join Audi, Deutsche Telekom, eBay, Guinness, Microsoft, Pantene and Reebok in the 19 campaigns from around the world that have been shortlisted for the Warc Awards’ Effective Use of Brand Purpose category. Two entries from the Middle East &… Read More
Emirates NBD has expanded operations in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). The bank inaugurated its first branch in Jeddah and plans to open a branch in Khobar soon, followed by another branch in Riyadh. This would make KSA Emirates NBD’s largest branch network outside… Read More
Microsoft has appointed Thamer Alharbi as the President for Microsoft Arabia in Saudi Arabia. In his new role, Mr Alharbi will spearhead Microsoft’s efforts in accelerating digital transformation and innovation across industries, leveraging his over 15 years of professional experience and industry knowledge in Saudi… Read More
Publicis Groupe has acquired Optix ME, a UAE-based post production company. This latest acquisition is done with the objective to enhance the Groupe’s creative offerings, enabling it to continue delivering work through end-to-end production solutions. The acquisition was led by Publicis Groupe’s Global Mergers and… Read More
Arab News will become the first newspaper in Saudi Arabia to have a gender-balanced newsroom — and it intends to achieve this goal in less than two years, the media company stated. Representing Arab News editor in chief Faisal J. Abbas, who is in France… Read More
Communications planning can make a positive impact on business results. Drawing lessons from the winners of its global Media Awards, Warc has highlighted key trends in media strategy in its 2018 Media Strategy Report. “Media today is more diverse and interesting than ever, with an… Read More
At the 10th annual Internationalist Awards for Innovation in Media, Initiative MENA has come home with three awards. The agency won one Silver and two Bronze awards. The first win was for its work on ‘Infiniti – Gone in 6 days’ earning Initiative MENA its… Read More
