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Early and widespread adoption of digital media means countries across the Middle East and North Africa are spending less on advertising per capita than almost any other region. The UAE, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are among the economies with the lowest ad spending as a percentage of GDP in the world, according to data from […]
Abu Dhabi-backed streaming platform Starzplay said it made record revenue last year, passing $100 million for the first time, supported by “artificial intelligence content discovery.” In 2022, the Abu Dhabi-based ADQ and a unit of federal telecommunications company e& (formerly Etisalat) bought a majority stake in Starzplay for $420 million. Since then revenue at the […]
Sunsets, skyscrapers, shopping sprees. Type #Dubai into any social media platform and you will find thousands of them. Whether they’re promotional films or holiday snaps, the quality and reach of these images can vary widely. Now Dubai’s tourism authority is setting up an “influencer academy” to teach aspiring digital creators how to make the most […]
Food is part of a place's cultural identity. Plenty of cities and countries have dishes associated with them
Frank Kane's passport has taken him on a lot of adventures – what will the new one bring?
Our thinking remained that Dubai was still the perfect place for The Crypto Radio's main hub
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Argaam |
Saudi Arabia |
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MBC Group |
Saudi Arabia |
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OSN |
United Arab Emirates |
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Twofour54 |
United Arab Emirates |
