January 16, 2026
CARMA appoints Paula Jacobson as group people and culture director
Media intelligence firm CARMA has appointed Paula Jacobson as its new group director of people and culture, a senior hire as the company accelerates…
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At Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers summit, Sunny Varkey calls on influencers to spotlight education crisis
Education pioneer and philanthropist Sunny Varkey on Friday urged content creators and social media influencers to use their platforms to highlight the global crisis…
Read moreDecember 7, 2025
1 Billion Followers Summit: Dubai’s creator push faces a reality check as Abu Dhabi steals the spotlight
Industry insiders say the initiative has attracted only around 1,000 creators so far—barely 10 percent of its goal. Abu Dhabi’s new Bridge Summit, which…
Read moreDecember 6, 2025
Samsung Overhauls MENA Media Strategy, Appoints Publicis and dentsu as Joint Partners
Dubai, UAE — Samsung Electronics MENA has completed its regional media agency review and announced a new dual-agency model that will see Publicis Groupe…
Read moreDecember 4, 2025
FP7McCann UAE wins Agency of the Year, takes 15 Effies
FP7McCann strengthened its position as one of the region’s top advertising groups after securing 15 wins at the 2025 MENA Effie Awards, earning titles…
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Saudi to showcase ambitious epic Desert Warrior at Red Sea film festival
The screening follows the movie’s world premiere in Zurich in September, where critics praised its large-scale action, sweeping visuals and high-end craft. The Red…
Read moreNovember 30, 2025
MENA Effie awards mark 16th edition with grand celebration in Riyadh
Against the backdrop of Riyadh Season 2025, the MENA Effie Awards celebrated their 16th year of recognizing top marketing work across MENA. The event…
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November 28, 2025
L’Oréal-UNESCO program honors 12 Arab female scientists
The 12 honorees represent a diverse cohort tackling some of the region’s most important scientific challenges. The L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science Middle East…
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November 28, 2025
Publsh named Dubai Mall Festival of Fashion’s media, sponsorship partner
The event is expected to draw major industry attention through two days of masterclasses, designer showcases, and the Dubai Mall Global Fashion Awards. Publsh…
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Short Stay Circle to debut membership program, digital hub
The initiative marks a major step in building infrastructure around one of the UAE’s fastest-growing hospitality segments. Short Stay Circle will launch its new…
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Machines Can Think 2026 Abu Dhabi to convene leading AI minds
The two-day program features more than 50 keynote sessions, over ten hands-on workshops, and interactive demo zones that showcase real-world AI applications. Machines Can…
Read moreNovember 27, 2025
MEA agencies secure top honors at GALA 2025 in Bangkok
GALA 2025 drew agencies from the UAE, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, Vietnam, China, India, the United States and Brazil. Agencies from the Middle…
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November 27, 2025
ASICS named official Footwear and Apparel partner for Dubai Marathon
The announcement comes as the Dubai Marathon prepares to celebrate its 25th edition on 1 February 2026. ASICS has been confirmed as the Official…
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November 27, 2025
Middle East emerges as global AI data center hub, BCG study finds
Global data center power needs are projected to grow from 86GW in 2025 to 198GW by 2030, the Middle East’s unique positioning offers a…
