The UAE government is constantly evaluating opportunities to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and its uses in various key strategic sectors in the market. Omar Sultan Al Olama, Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, highlighted the importance and active role the UAE government… Read More
Sharjah Media City (Shams) has officially launched The UAE Entertainment Experience. This native project in the film production industry, is touted as first of its kind in the Arab World. “Revealing the start of the work on the first Emirati and Arabic film is an… Read More
The number of women in management at Nestlé Middle East has risen to 30 percent from 16 percent back in 2011, as the company continues to move forward with its commitment to Enhance Gender Balance at all its offices around the region, through annual increases… Read More
Around 30 percent of CIOs in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) are now scaling and refining the results of their digital initiatives, according to Gartner’s annual global CIO survey. This is an increase from 27 percent last year. Digital has become paramount focus for local… Read More
Isobar MENA is geared to face 2019 with a change in leadership. Karim Khalifa is stepping down as CEO, firstly of Digital Republic, and then for the last three years at Isobar MENA. Ziad Ghorayeb, appointed as the Managing Director of Isobar MENA, will take… Read More
Publicis Media has consolidated two of its networks — Blue 449 and Spark Foundry — to create one global proposition under the Spark Foundry brand. Chris Boothe, Spark Foundry’s Global Brand President will lead the expanded global network. With this move, the new network aims… Read More
WhatsApp has replaced Facebook as the top ranked brand in the YouGov BrandIndex 2019 Women’s Choice Rankings in Egypt. Facebook, which had been the number one brand since the inception of these rankings in 2017, has slipped down to fifth place. The rankings were compiled… Read More
United Arab Bank (UAB) has appointed Ahmad Mohammad Abu Eideh as its Chief Executive Officer, effective March 10, 2019. This appointment comes as part of the bank’s efforts to develop its services and provide more benefits to its customers, as well as achieving sustainable revenue… Read More
Ruckus Networks, an Arris company, has roped in Eric Law as Vice President of EMEA Sales. In this role, he will be responsible for leading marketing, sales and operations throughout the region. “Eric is a highly-regarded industry leader who strategically supports partner, enterprise and channel… Read More
As global audiences demand more personalized experiences both in terms of content and platform, the entertainment and media (E&M) industry is in the midst of a significant shift. The development of mobile and streaming technologies has sparked a change in consumer behavior, thrusting the industry… Read More
