The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has called for entries for the 2018 MEPRA Awards, which celebrates the most creative and impactful practitioners in the Middle East. This year marks the 10th edition of the ceremony, which is open to all Middle East based… Read More
As the ban on women to drive lifts in Saudi Arabia, many women have seized the opportunity to take to the roads, and companies are doing the best to make the most of the change. Careem has been training women drivers, and claims has trained… Read More
Openness may be central to the digital economy but it is not without its challenges. And perhaps no other platform knows the price for that as much as YouTube that at this time last year had begun its content clean up when issue of brand… Read More
Canon Middle East has named the first four winners of its Story Shapers Program. The initiative is aimed at supporting individuals in bringing their stories to life or ‘story-doing’, keeping in line with its motto of promoting storytelling. The program will teach aspiring photographers how… 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
Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to boost economic growth in the United Arab Emirates by 1.6 percentage points and add USD 182 billion to the national economy by 2035, according to a recent report by Accenture. The report looked at 15 industries in the… Read More
Industries in Saudi Arabia are poised with high appetite for Privatization, as the kingdom rigorously moves towards the implementation phase of Vision 2030, according to a new report by Oliver Wyman. According to the report, Saudi Arabia is set to embark fully on its reform… 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
There is continued unrest among marketers in context to the digital component of the overall marketing ecosystem. Marketers are demanding a system that works better for brands and consumers both. To address this, the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) has developed a Global Media Charter.… Read More
EVOPS DMCC is planning to tap into the rapidly growing MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions) segment in KSA. Explaining that Saudi Arabia is emerging as one of the most lucrative MICE markets in the Middle East, offering unprecedented opportunities for events management companies with… Read More
