LinkedIn is gearing up for the 2017 LinkedIn MENA Talent Awards, that celebrates the success of Middle East & North Africa (MENA) companies in the talent acquisition and employer branding space. At this year’s edition, LinkedIn, in partnership with UAE’s National Program for Happiness and… Read More
September has been a busy month for QNET, as the Asian direct selling company hosted its biggest extravaganza in the Middle East for the year—V-UAE 2017, a direct selling convention attracting over 10,000 attendees annually. Ecommerce brands have moved towards hard sell to focussing more… Read More
PR network Traccs and Open Influence is launching ‘Open Influence MENA’ next year to offer access to a full suite of data-driven influencer marketing solutions to brands in Middle East and North Africa. ‘Open Influence MENA’ combines TRACCS’ communication capabilities, and Open Influence’s proprietary technology… Read More
Twitter is trying something new and if it all goes well, then soon the 140 character limit will increase to 280. A recent research by Twitter shows that “cramming thoughts” in the 140 character limit was a problem in some languages, but not so much… Read More
With virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) becoming important technological breakthroughs in 2016, this year focused on more immersive video content that features elements of interactivity as well as more applicability for general usage. Tech giants such as Snap Inc., Facebook and Google are… Read More
Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to build new infrastructure and open data centres in the Middle East by early 2019, enabling customers to offer lower-latency web services in the region. “As countries in the Middle East look to transform their economies for generations to come,… Read More
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) have kept a steady hold on online users globally. While the motivation for using VPNs vary, two facts facing marketers and media industry is that VPN users are difficult to track and hence target, and that VPN usage reiterates that for… Read More
When it comes to job searching in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, there are many different steps that job seekers can follow to find their ideal opportunity. However, according to a Bayt.com poll, almost all respondents claim that they use online job… Read More
In recent weeks, Apple revealed details of its upcoming smart home speaker as well as reports that Amazon is set to extend its AI-powered device range to smart sunglasses. However, data from Global Web Index indicates that it is smartphones that are currently most popular… Read More
Joining forces with other prominent Gulf investors, retail franchise operator M.H. Alshaya has acquired a strategic stake in ecommerce platform Noon. As new investors in Noon, Alshaya will become a seller on Noon’s marketplace platform, listing a portfolio of international brands covering the fashion, health… Read More
