ESPN Sports Media that has platforms such as ESPN.com and ESPNCricinfo.com in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region has signed the digital arm of Choueiri Group, DMS, as its exclusive media representative. With over 50 business entities, ESPN is regarded as home to… Read More
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) has launched a digital radio service. TRA digital radio aims to assist the public access news, reports and services of TRA, as well as latest developments of the ICT sector. A radio page is created on the official TRA website.… Read More
K-pop has witnessed increased popularity globally over the past few years, creating a subculture that amassed fandoms of teenagers and young adults. This year however, the K-pop phenomenon has reached a fever pitch. On Spotify, over 80.3 million K-pop playlists and 2.4 million hours were… Read More
After over 17 years at MBC Group, its CEO Sam Barnett has resigned. While a successor is yet to be named, Mr Barnett will be an advisor to the company’s board from January 2020, focusing on “strategy-related matters”. In an internal mail to MBC staff,… Read More
If last year’s debut edition of the Middle East Podcast Forum was a step towards activating the local podcast community, the forum this year aimed at strengthening the ecosystem for podcast creators and listeners alike. In its mission to offer a space for creative minds,… Read More
Sharjah Media City (Shams) will participate in the GITEX Technology Week 2019 which will be held from October 6-10, 2019 at Dubai World Trade Centre. Shams will be demonstrating and introducing a range of business activities and exhibiting several of its projects, during the five-day… Read More
Sectors such as marketing, hospitality & entertainment, business consultancy and banking & finance are looking are on a hiring spree of sorts, according to a Bayt.com and YouGov survey. The research conducted in the Middle East & North (MENA) region indicated that advertising, marketing and… Read More
CNN is doubling the number of hours it will broadcast live from its Middle East hub at twofour54 Abu Dhabi, a decision that Maryam Eid AlMheiri, Vice-Chair of twofour54, described as “indicative of the incredible growth the Emirate’s media industry is witnessing”. In an announcement… Read More
Last month, YouTube MENA awarded Maybelline New York Middle East, cosmetic brand owned by L’Oréal, the fourth edition of The Lantern Award. This is the first beauty brand to win the award which aims to recognize advertising campaigns by Middle East & North Africa (MENA)… Read More
Sharjah Media City (Shams) organized a Film Scoring Masterclass, as part of the UAE Entertainment Experience, a project aimed at producing the first crowdsourced film in the Arab World. The workshop was organized at the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry with participation from a… Read More
