
February 9, 2026
Who’s a better fit? Celebrities or Influencers?
In the age of the creator economy, brands are rethinking who truly drives impact—celebrities with global recognition or influencers with deeply engaged communities. While…

February 9, 2026
In the age of the creator economy, brands are rethinking who truly drives impact—celebrities with global recognition or influencers with deeply engaged communities. While…

February 2, 2026
Transparency emerges as one of the strongest expectations: about 73 percent of respondents agree that brands and creators should clearly disclose when AI is…

February 2, 2026
MENA’s cultural depth and government backing give platforms room to scale creator ecosystems responsibly, writes Hoda Rizk. Behind the creators who appear on our…

January 30, 2026
While fashion and entertainment dominate globally, the GCC has its own flavor. Lifestyle and travel, alongside fashion and beauty, are leading categories, reflecting the…

January 28, 2026
Brands will pair first-party data gleaned directly from customers with creator audience micro-segments, content preferences, and engagements to craft bespoke experiences. Creator-curated bundles will…

January 27, 2026
Content creators and advertisers operating in the UAE have until January 31, 2026 to obtain the mandatory Advertiser Permit, failing which they could face…

December 11, 2025
Community conversations are now beating traditional search. The question is: Are brands truly listening? Consumers no longer begin their discovery journeys on Google. As…

July 14, 2025
KSA’s low-cost carrier flynas had a big ambition and an even bigger challenge. The company wanted to launch three new summer destinations in Europe,…

May 15, 2025
Omnicom Media Group (OMG), the media services division of Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), is consolidating its influencer marketing capabilities in MENA under its dedicated influencer…

January 24, 2024
By Dave Ansari, Entrepreneur, Creative Director, Business Strategist | Dream Farm Agency

February 27, 2023
By Baha Hamadi, Founder & Managing Director of Keel Comms

January 7, 2022
Event will be the region’s largest for content creators and talents.

February 22, 2021
The Influencer Marketing Benchmark Report highlights how the pandemic affected the world of influencer marketing.

November 8, 2020
Brand Ripplr, a state-of-the-art influencer marketing platform based in the UAE making a big splash in the influencer marketing sector, has just secured $1million…