MRM//McCann has mandated Hande Güler to lead all its creative operations in Dubai. MRM//McCann in the MENA region is part of MCN. Having spent her career in Istanbul, Berlin and Dubai, Ms Güler has a global perspective on the industry. She joins MRM//McCann from Accenture… Read More
IT spending in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) is set to reach USD 83.7 billion in 2020, up 2.8 percent year-on-year. Enterprises will account for close to 56.8 percent of this figure. Sector such as telecommunications, finance, government, and manufacturing will continue to be… Read More
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
Del Monte is opening its first café in Kuwait at Terminal 4 at Kuwait International Airport. The company states the step is in line with the company’s endeavor to offer healthier snacks and food on the go. With this move, that extends the Del Monte… Read More
Gulf Related has awarded a 10-year-contract for all advertising and promotional activities across the luxury retail and dining destination The Galleria Al Maryah Island to BackLite Media. Located in Abu Dhabi, The Galleria, brings together retail and lifestyle development competencies of Gulf Related, a joint… Read More
Merkle, Dentsu Aegis Network’s performance marketing agency, has appointed Cristiano Tonnarelli as Executive Creative Director in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA) region. Mr Tonnarelli will work at the intersection of data, technology, experience and creativity to deliver data-driven creative solutions and focus on… Read More
Events and digital marketing company Vous has launched in Dubai. The agency says it will focus on concepts that reflect a brand’s “individuality and connect with consumers on a more personal level”. Named after the French word for you, Vous is founded by Tamara Malhis,… 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
Telecom carriers must emphasize customer experience management (CEM) as a core component of their business, according to experts. During the CEM Elite Club meeting that was held at the recently concluded GITEX Technology Week, more than 30 representatives from Middle East carriers, executives and industry… Read More
Cashless transformations represent a game-changing opportunity to drive growth for GCC economies, with a potential to provide at least a 1 percent boost to non-oil GDP, equating to nearly USD 3 billion, to the region’s largest economies. Boston Consulting Group’s (BCG), recent study ‘How Cashless… Read More
