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Sheikh Hamad, the visionary behind Qatar’s global brand, dies

Sheikh Hamad, the visionary behind Qatar’s global brand, dies

When Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani took power in Qatar in 1995, the Gulf nation was best known for its vast natural gas reserves. By…

The Marketing Society GCC unveils 2026 awards shortlist

The Marketing Society GCC has announced the shortlist for its 2026 GCC Awards, with organisations including Mashreq Bank, Majid Al Futtaim, Red Sea Global, Microsoft, HSBC,…

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Snapchat launches friends-only content sharing for users under 16

Snapchat has introduced a new content-sharing experience for users aged 13–15, allowing them to create, save and share Stories and Spotlight videos in a space visible…

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PHD MENA named media agency of record for Wynn Al Marjan Island

PHD MENA, an Omnicom Media agency, has been appointed as the media agency of record for Wynn Al Marjan Island, the company announced on Thursday. Under…

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Branded

From Homepage to Doorstep: How Lenovo’s Omnichannel Campaign with Amazon Ads Drove Success During Peak Shopping Season

By Communicate Staff

Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

By Hoda Rizk

Ounass expands into physical retail activations with Stage

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Aramco remains Middle East’s sole entrant in Kantar BrandZ global top 100

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Consumer hesitation is brands’ biggest untapped opportunity: study 

 The moment consumers pause before making a purchase is not a sign of indecision but an intentional act of self-regulation, according to a new global behavioural…

Winning Wynn: Inside PHD MENA’s strategy for one of the GCC’s biggest tourism launches

Before the first guest checks in, Wynn Al Marjan Island has to establish itself as one of the world’s most anticipated new destinations. PHD MENA will…

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By 2030, brands won’t control their message, says Ethan Wright

Artificial intelligence is making content easier than ever to create, but trust and genuine human connection are becoming increasingly difficult to earn. In this interview, Ethan…

INSIGHTS

Attention gets people in, but connection keeps them there: Ethan Wright of KICK

As Director of KICK, one of the world’s fastest-growing livestreaming platforms with more than 100 million users, Ethan Wright sits at the intersection of the creator…

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BRANDS

Max Fashion launches tropical-inspired High Summer Women’s Collection across the Middle East

Max Fashion, the value fashion brand owned by Landmark Group, has launched its High Summer Women’s Collection across stores and online platforms in the Middle East,…

BRANDS

Consumer hesitation is brands’ biggest untapped opportunity: study 

 The moment consumers pause before making a purchase is not a sign of indecision but an intentional act of self-regulation, according to a new global behavioural…

BRANDS

Saint Levant named Prada’s first Palestine-born brand ambassador

Prada has announced Palestinian singer-songwriter Saint Levant as its newest brand ambassador, marking a notable milestone for the Italian luxury house. The appointment makes him the…

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AGENCIES

Dentsu revises down global advertising spending forecast

Global advertising group Dentsu has revised down its 2026 global advertising spending forecast in a mid-year update, citing economic uncertainty linked to geopolitical tensions, while raising…

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Inside the $7 Bn ad agency shake-up: WPP dominates, independents rise, Publicis slips

Global media agency group WPP topped both the total and net new business rankings in Q1 2026, according to the latest Global New Business Barometer released…

AGENCIES

WPP consolidates GCC-MENA creative operations under Nassib Boueri

Global advertising giant WPP is consolidating its creative operations across the GCC and MENA region, in line with similar restructuring efforts in other international markets. The newly consolidated…

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Cannes Lions Special Issue

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The FMCG Crisis Playbook

March 2026
Best Brands and Best Marketers

Best Brands and Best Marketers

February 2026
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Travel Like Speed

Expedia's latest campaign pairs internet star iShowSpeed with an unlikely road-trip companion—a mannequin—for a chaotic journey across Los Angeles. Created by Mother New York, the film blends high-energy humour with creator-led storytelling, showing that the most memorable trips are often defined by the experiences along the way, with Expedia at the centre of the adventure.

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MENA’S CREATIVE PULSE – TOP CAMPAIGNS

MENA creativity has entered its main character era. From AI-powered seat maps and blind football seats to seasoning-led fandoms and parking spots turned media space, the…

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Best Brands and Marketers

The Brands and Marketers Who Actually Won 2025 In 2025, marketing noise was everywhere. Visibility was easy to buy, reach was easy to inflate—but true distinction…

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Influence doesn’t always announce itself with titles or corner offices. Sometimes it’s quieter, moving people without visible force. To build this Top List, we looked beyond…

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