Forbes Middle East’s debut UAE 100 ranking has recognized the country’s top companies that have contributed in transforming the UAE into a thriving and successful business hub. The business magazine ranked the 50 biggest companies listed on the country’s stock exchanges and 50 private companies… Read More
The fifth Middle East Social Media Summit (SMS) in the business sector will take place on December 5-6, 2018 in Dubai. The summit this year aims to cover diverse topics in the media sector. Media personality, Abdulrahman Al-Rashed, will speak about moving from the big… Read More
Spend on digital out of home advertising (DOOH), which includes video content and digital signs located in high traffic public locations such as high streets, airports, bus shelters, subways and malls — is expected to grow 10.1 percent each year between 2018 and 2021, accounting… Read More
Patrick Tillieux has been appointed as OSN’s Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. He succeeds Martin Stewart, who is leaving the company to pursue another opportunity outside of the region. “The board wishes to acknowledge Mr Stewart’s efforts and achievements in strengthening operational efficiency and adding… Read More
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
