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CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to boost Arabic voice AI capabilities in GCC

CNTXT AI acquires Actualize to boost Arabic voice AI capabilities in GCC

UAE-based AI and data company CNTXT AI has acquired Actualize, an enterprise AI firm specialising in dialect-aware Arabic voice agents, in a move aimed at strengthening…

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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84% of Middle East firms have not prepared workers for the AI era: report

Organizations across the Middle East are rapidly moving beyond artificial intelligence (AI) experimentation and into large-scale deployment, according to Deloitte’s 2026 State of AI in the…

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Bayut, dubizzle launch campaign celebrating UAE’s growth and leadership

Bayut and dubizzle, part of the Dubizzle Group, have launched a new campaign titled “Proud of the UAE”, bringing together leading figures from the country’s real…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

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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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TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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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…

“Humans should stay in the lead”: Google’s Eva Lukai on AI and hyper-informed consumers

How can marketers preserve authenticity, creativity, and emotional connection in an AI-powered ecosystem? For Eva Lukai, Senior Account Executive at Google, the answer lies not in…

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The $1.3 million sqm retail bet that could redefine shopping in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Arabia’s plan to add more than 1.3 million square metres of lifestyle retail space across Riyadh and Jeddah by 2027 is about far more than…

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In the age of AI-generated content, storytelling is a brand’s strongest competitive advantage

AI is flooding the internet with infinite content that is increasingly too “real” to be true, and marketers are facing a new challenge: How do brands…

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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…

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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…

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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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Etsy | Celebrate Being Human

Etsy’s “Celebrate Being Human” campaign highlights life’s most meaningful moments—from friendships and fresh starts to love and loss—positioning its handmade products as personal keepsakes that help people celebrate the milestones that truly matter.

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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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