Ranked seventh of the Top 10 MENA startup ecosystems by ‘Performance’, the emirate of Sharjah has been recognized by the 2021 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) as a high-growth entrepreneurial ecosystem. This achievement marks a milestone in the emirate’s vision of becoming a world-class startup hub. The report was published...
Emplifi, a unified customer experience platform, has announced the acquisition of Go Instore, a UK-based video-powered retail platform. Go Instore enables live commerce by connecting online customers with in-store product experts using immersive HD live video. Their leading-edge video technology provides brands with a new channel via which they can...
Visa has announced it has helped to digitally-enable 16 million small and micro businesses (SMBs) worldwide, or just over 30% of the multi-year goal it set in 2020 to digitize 50 million SMBs. Through community-based programs set in motion from Dubai to DC, Visa has provided SMBs with the tools,...
The One Club for Creativity, the world's foremost non-profit organization to support and celebrate the creative community, has announced the 94 finalists from 27 countries for the prestigious Young Guns 19 competition, celebrating international creative professionals age 30 or younger. This year’s winners will be announced online on October 27,...
Certain entrepreneurs are so innovative and forward-thinking, their ideas and creations have a monumental and lasting impact on the world. Interested in business personalities, MoneyTransfers.com analysed the latest data from online analytics tool Buzzsumo to establish which entrepreneurs in the world have been the most publicised online in the...
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To mark this year’s Saudi National Day, Snap Inc. is launching a first-of-its-kind activation in the region. Snapchat’s 19.5 million monthly active users across the Kingdom, as well as its global Saudi audience, will have the opportunity to join the festivities like never before through augmented reality (AR). In Saudi...
The food and beverage (F&B) sector is primed for growth in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi over the coming years, according to a new report released by JLL. The UAE’s F&B sector was impacted by measures designed to prevent the spread of COVID-19, however, with restrictions in restaurants easing and...
Procter & Gamble (P&G), home of leading brands such as Pampers®, Tide®, Ariel® and Herbal Essences®, and Carrefour – which is owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in the UAE – have partnered to accelerate their commitment to sustainability by planting 26 forests within one year. Launching on 26th...
A Concept by MUSE, a new highly anticipated home-grown retail destination by Chalhoub Group, the leading partner for luxury across the Middle East since 1955, has now launched in Riyadh Park in Saudi Arabia, bringing to the Kingdom a unique retail hub curating hand-picked local, regional and international brands catering...
On September 28 & 29, 2021, TikTok for Business is hosting its first-ever virtual Global Launch Experience, 'TikTok World', where brands, clients and partners across the region are invited. With the aim to continuously support businesses of all sizes to grow and benefit from the vast opportunities the platform offers,...
Empyre Communications, Dubai’s creative PR agency which oversees a rich portfolio of luxury, hospitality, corporate, travel, tech and fashion brands, recently won a tender to handle the PR efforts of Platinum University. Platinum University is a unique online platform offering unconventional, modern-day courses helping individuals create financial freedom with skills they...
Augmented reality (AR) delivers a tangible competitive edge for brands in the UAE and Saudi Arabia, new reports by Deloitte Digital and commissioned by Snap Inc. confirm. According to the Snap Consumer AR Report 2021 for Saudi Arabia and the UAE, interacting with products that have AR experiences leads to...
To start this new season, BETC announces the promotion of two Managing Directors: Mehdi Benali and Mathieu Laugier. Mehdi BENALI, Managing Director Mehdi started his career in the UK, first at GREY London, following with BBH London. After nine years in London, he came back to France to join Fred&Farid Paris...
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MBC GROUP, the renowned media company in the Middle East & North Africa (MENA), announces a new partnership with Animaccord to become the exclusive licensing agent for Animaccord’s hit children’s series, “Masha and the Bear” in the region. MBC GROUP’s Licensing & Merchandising unit will provide Animaccord with a full...
Ogilvy appoints Ben Messiaen as Chief Client Officer for EMEA. Paul O’Donnell, CEO Ogilvy EMEA, said: “Throughout his career at Ogilvy, Ben has effectively galvanized teams to drive transformative ideas that create impact. He brings to this role extensive experience using the full spectrum of Ogilvy’s capabilities to generate value for our...
