Ad land had its share of high profiled movements in 2017. Memac Ogilvy braced for a big change as Edmond Moutran, the agency’s chief since its launch in the region, decided to step down as part of the agency’s succession plan. In September 2017, Patou… Read More
OSN is packing January with a wide array of exclusive films and series, aimed at bringing in family viewership. The line-up includes a host of shows from HBO including the return of ‘The X-Files’, the Seasons 2 of ‘Divorce’, ‘StartUp’ and Chance apart from Berlin… Read More
Following a structural change under which it will change into a Limited Liability Company, Al-Ikhbariya, a local Arabic TV channel in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will now be called Ikhbariya Network Company. According to a decision issued by Minister of Culture and Information Dr… Read More
As the 10-day countdown to 2018 begins, Arabian Marketer is taking a final look at the year gone. In the first of the series, let’s look at the news stories, interviews and industry reports that attracted the attention of professionals of the media, marketing and… Read More
The economy in Dubai has continued to grow at a fast pace in 2017, according to Sami Al Qamzi, Director General of Dubai Economy, who says the growth is guided by a leadership that has its eye on the future and a government committed to… Read More
CNBC is gearing up for a Middle East Headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The network will begin broadcasting from a new studio at Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre of Abu Dhabi, in the first quarter of 2018. The network plans to anchor… Read More
Maryam Eid Al Mheiri, the CEO of Media Zone Authority Abu Dhabi and twofour54, was recognized at the Arab Woman Awards for her work in helping to build a thriving media industry in the UAE. Ms Al Mheiri received the Media Award at a ceremony… Read More
The results of National Media Council (NMC)’s ‘Public Trust in UAE Media’ study, conducted in collaboration with the Jordan Media Institute (JMI) – a non-profit educational entity focusing on journalism, paints a good picture of public confidence in local media. The survey sought to determine… Read More
OSN and NBCUniversal International Networks have formed an exclusive collaboration, partnering SYFY – the brand for fans of science fiction and fantasy genres – with INSA, the graffiti artist who created the world’s largest GIF visible from space – to commission a piece of street… Read More
In MENA, the television industry is evolving in terms of content and business models for over-the-top (OTT) and pay TV. Broadcasters will adopt technologies to provide an enhanced user experience in the rising competitive landscape, according to a recent report by Frost & Sullivan. The… Read More
