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Lebanon’s viral meme: Why everyone is talking about ‘Ana Teta’

Lebanon’s viral meme: Why everyone is talking about ‘Ana Teta’

The Lebanese advertising industry is facing mounting criticism and possible legal exposure after dozens of brands reportedly used a viral social media trend for commercial campaigns…

Rewiring growth: Inside the conversations shaping the future of GCC marketing

Something fundamental has shifted. Across the GCC, growth is no longer just a function of market dynamics. It is being engineered—at the intersection of state ambition,…

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Qiddiya expands Google Cloud partnership for AI infrastructure

Qiddiya Investment Company and Google Cloud announced an expanded partnership on Monday to build the digital infrastructure for Qiddiya City, one of the world’s largest entertainment…

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Snapchat campaigns deliver lower costs across marketing funnel

Snap Inc. and Publicis Media Middle East released a joint whitepaper on Monday examining Snapchat’s advertising performance across major brands in the Middle East and North…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

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Spotify gives artists power to block misattributed tracks in new beta feature

By Communicate Staff

IKEA turns store strolls into rewarding steps

By Communicate Staff

TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Gartner warns of AI agent sprawl as Gulf firms accelerate adoption

Companies urged to rein in governance risks as autonomous tools proliferate. Businesses are rushing to deploy artificial intelligence agents across their operations, but many risk losing…

Lebanon’s viral meme: Why everyone is talking about ‘Ana Teta’

The Lebanese advertising industry is facing mounting criticism and possible legal exposure after dozens of brands reportedly used a viral social media trend for commercial campaigns…

INSIGHTS

The Cannes Lions AI decision that could change advertising forever

As the global advertising industry prepares for this year’s edition of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, one of the festival’s most consequential decisions is…

INSIGHTS

The making of the AI-enterprise blueprint in the Gulf region

The region’s most powerful companies are giga-scaling AI. An ‘Agentic’ transition is aligning with the rise of consumers enamored with AI and Large Language Models (LLMs).…

INSIGHTS
BRANDS

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

Saudi energy giant Saudi Aramco has retained its position as the only Middle Eastern brand in the Kantar BrandZ Global Top 100, as artificial intelligence reshapes…

BRANDS

Dubai and Riyadh are turning into the world’s ultimate luxury destinations: report

The global luxury industry is entering a new phase of “profitable resilience,” with the Deloitte’s Global Powers of Luxury 2026 identifying the Middle East as the…

BRANDS

Gulf luxury goes local as homegrown brands gain ground across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait: report

A growing “shop local” movement is reshaping the luxury and fashion landscape across the Gulf, with consumers increasingly turning toward homegrown brands amid regional uncertainty and…

BRANDS
AGENCIES

Gambit Communications appoints Bassel Barakat as Senior Director

Gambit Communications has appointed Bassel Barakat as Senior Director, tasking him with overseeing key clients as the independent agency expands its portfolio. Barakat brings over 12…

AGENCIES

Omnicom Media tops RECMA rankings, leads globally and across all regions

Omnicom Media has been named the best performing global media group in the latest Network Diagnostics report by RECMA, ranking first both globally and across North…

AGENCIES

How KFC Arabia and TBWA\RAAD turned TikTok trend into GOAT win

When KFC Arabia and TBWA\RAAD picked up TikTok’s highest creative honor, the G.O.A.T. award, the recognition marked more than a standout campaign. It reflected a shift…

AGENCIES
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Creator Economy

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