Snap is expanding content from Middle Eastern brands on Snapchat. Strengthening its Discover page, over 30 series from more than 20 Middle East media brands will be launching on Snapchat. New partners include Dubai Media Inc., Gulf News, Sabq, ITP Media Group and Abu Dhabi… Read More
Dubai Studio City has launched CineMENA, a platform that aims to celebrate the art of content creation and nurture local talent in the field. The initiative will assist content creators in enhancing their skills through an annual agenda of events, including workshops, masterclasses and training… Read More
As understanding social media users, and the significance they have for brands, becomes critical for marketers, Twitter has taken a closer look at its audience base. Collaborating with Kantar Media in a global study, Twitter has examined what drives usage on the platform, the added… Read More
The total cinema revenue in Saudi Arabia is expected to reach USD 1.5 billion (AED 5.5 billion) in 2030, according to a research by PwC Middle East, a global advisory firm. “By 2030, Saudi Arabia is expected to host 2,600 cinema screens that will entertain… Read More
CNBC has its set up new studios at the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The business and financial news network will use the facility, based within Nasdaq Dubai’s Market Site, to deliver deeper focus on the Middle East business story. Earlier this… Read More
A new initiative that uses social media to gauge the happiness of the UAE community was highlighted at the final day of the UN World Data Forum 2018. Can polling become a thing of the past, asked authorities as Twitter is being used to analyze… Read More
Meltwater and Dow Jones have formed a partnership to provide premium licensed content from Dow Jones Factiva into the Meltwater Media Intelligence platform. This partnership will give Meltwater’s PR and communications clients the ability to monitor and analyze premium licensed content across thousands of Factiva… Read More
Sharjah Media City (Shams) has embarked on a project in partnership with Arab Format Lab, to augment film and television production in the Arab world. The joint initiative ‘Emirates Entertainment Experience’ is in line with Sharjah’s plans to develop its media industry and boost partnership… Read More
The Pearl Initiative and with Asda’a BCW have signed a Memorandum of Engagement (MoE) to drive awareness of corporate culture of accountability and transparency in the private sector and endorse ethical business behavior across Gulf region. “We are grateful to be working side by side… Read More
The creative economy is growing swiftly in the UAE, and the role that the market’s youth can play in contributing to nation building is vital for further growth. Noura bint Mohammed Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge Development reiterated this in an address at… Read More
