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New UAE media law explains offences, fines and obligations

The new media law that came into effect as of 29 May in the UAE sets a unified framework for how traditional, digital, and social media…

NEWS

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

UAE expands media standards campaign amid AI content growth

The National Media Authority has launched a nationwide campaign to raise awareness of media content standards as the rapid growth of digital platforms and generative artificial…

NEWS

CMA series highlights family influence on media careers

The Creative Media Authority has released the third episode of its “Family in Frame” series ahead of the International Day of Families, spotlighting how family support…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

By Hoda Rizk

Ounass expands into physical retail activations with Stage

By Communicate Staff

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

By Communicate Staff

TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

By Communicate Staff
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Creator economy becomes a core media channel as global spend nears $44 Bn

The creator economy is no longer being treated as an experimental marketing layer. New projections from eMarketer and Interactive Advertising Bureau show global creator-related advertising spend…

NEWS

AI, authenticity and omnichannel to transform CPG

Gulf consumers are more connected, demanding and value-driven than ever. In this interview, Abdulkarim Istanbouli, General Manager, Hair Professional GCC and MEA Expansion at Henkel, explains…

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iProspect wins Gargash Auto media account

iProspect has been appointed agency of record for Gargash Auto following a competitive pitch, marking a new phase in the automotive group’s push toward more accountable,…

NEWS

Hypermedia launches integrated digital revenue function to boost programmatic growth

Hypermedia, a UAE-based Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) and retail media network, has announced the launch of an Integrated Digital Revenue Function aimed at strengthening its unified and…

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National Geographic Society partners with Amazon Web Services to digitize historic media archives

The National Geographic Society has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to digitise and centralise its vast collection of historic media assets as part…

NEWS

Stealth models and creator power: Top five stories of the week

This week’s top media and technology stories highlight a decisive shift toward AI consolidation, automation and creator-led ecosystems, as major platforms streamline products, test advanced models…

NEWS

An open letter to all international media, on behalf of all communications professionals in the Gulf

By Will Rankin My first foray into the world of media was on-the-job training. We were taught to check, check and check again. This was pre-internet,…

NEWS

MENA creators go global: Dubai and Riyadh talents join TikTok’s Discover List 2026

TikTok has named two Arab creators – Dubai-based food creator Ramy Soli and Riyadh-based culture shaper Yasmeen Al Shafai – to its global Discover List 2026,…

NEWS

The Digital Majlis: Why 2026 is the year GCC brands must earn their way in

Aurelien Fonteneau For centuries, influence in the GCC has been shaped inside the Majlis: a trusted circle where information is filtered, debated, and validated before it…

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