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Talkwalker and Khoros Release Social Media Trends 2023 Report
Enabling better customer experiences on social, new forms of digital commerce, and increased emphasis on communities highlight report’s findings DUBAI – October 25, 2022 – Talkwalker, a leading consumer intelligence and deep listening company, and Khoros, an award-winning leader in digital-first customer engagement software and services, today released their annual Social Media Trends 2023 Report. The report follows the […]
BIGO Technology Hosts Senior Singaporean Officials and Outlines Plans of Expansion in the Kingdom of Jordan
Amman-Jordan: 25 October 2022 – BIGO Technology (BIGO), a Singaporean tech company, hosted senior officials from Singapore including Dr. Maliki Bin Osman, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, Second Minister for Education & Foreign Affairs, Shamsher Zaman, Ambassador of Singapore, Francis Goh, Deputy Director General, Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia Directorate, Brandon Lim and Claudia Tan, Country Officers for Middle East, South Africa and Central Asia Directorate, as […]
Noon.com partners with Catmosphere to support animal conservation through Catwalk initiative
Millions encouraged to join Catwalk initiative with noon.com Noon.com is partnering with Catmosphere, founded by HRH Princess Reema Bandar Al-Saud, to promote animal conservation and collective wellbeing. Catmosphere’s flagship campaign Catwalk, a walk of up to seven kilometers, will be held on November 5, and is open for registration via noon.com and free to all. Noon orders in Riyadh and […]
Avaya Releases its Annual Corporate Responsibility Report
Highlights Focus on Environment, Social, and Governance Progress, Commitment to Setting Company-wide Emissions Reduction Targets Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 19 October 2022 – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA) announced the release of its annual Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the positive impacts the company has made in helping to address global challenges such as climate change, responsible consumption, equality, decent work, […]
Emirati Livaat Verse & Jordanian Trixel launches most Advanced xR-Virtual Production Studio.
UAE based “Livaat Verse”, in cooperation with Jordan based Group “UBitc – which owns, “Trixel / Ekhtelaf”, are launching the most advanced Virtual Production Studio in MENA region. The studio will be the first of its kind to integrate the latest advanced cinematic cameras with digital livestreaming technologies, artificial intelligence (AI), Visual effects (VFX), and world’s […]
Leading metaverse builder Metapolis chooses Dubai as hub for international expansion
World’s first metaverse-as-a-service platform set to unlock metaverse for everyone 19 October, 2022, DUBAI: Metapolis, the world’s first metaverse-as-a-service (Maas) platform, has established its international headquarters in Dubai. The company, currently making waves for having the most advanced metaverse-related Web3 technology capabilities, says the move marks a significant milestone for the business and places the UAE […]
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Coats, cardigans, and more: REDTAG is back with your winter wardrobe!
REDTAG, the Middle East’s leading value fashion and homeware brand, has launched its yearly Winter Collection with contemporary, vintage, and modest options in colours reminiscent of a season filled with warmth, comfort, and cosiness. October 18, Dubai, UAE: REDTAG, the Middle East’s favourite value fashion and homeware brand, has launched its Winter 2022 Collection that exceeds […]
MContent appoints Hani El Khatib as the new Chief Executive Officer of Blockchain & Web3
MContent announces the appointment of Hani El khatib as their new chief executive officer of blockchain & web3. Hani will oversee the overall MContent blockchain platform as well as all web3, NFTs, & crypto divisions. Hani will lead MContent to becoming a leading Web3 Company Oct 18, 2022 – Dubai, UAE: MContent, the world’s first web3 decentralized […]
GoDaddy Wins Global Excellence Award in Marketing and Communication
Award is Testament to Creativity in Integrated Campaigns Jeddah, 17 October- empowers everyday entrepreneurs and micro-businesses around the world, recently won Gold in the 2022 Global Excellence Award, in the Marketing & Communication category, for its integrated campaign work. The win is a recognition of the company’s innovative work supporting customers on their entrepreneurial journey by […]
HUAWEI Ads 2022 Annual Ceremony marks the next era of customer-centric and engagement-focused advertising
Dubai – 17 October 2022: HUAWEI Ads, a leading programmatic advertising platform by Huawei, one of the world’s largest technology providers, hosted its annual event on October 12th, 2022. Through acting as a bridge to Huawei device users, HUAWEI Ads enables Huawei ecosystem partners to communicate vital information and provide quality services on a much-expanded scale. The prestigious […]
Likee Launches a Hashtag Campaign to Support Street World Cup 2022
Dubai-UAE: 12 October 2022 – Likee, a pioneering global short video platform has launched a campaign to support Street Child World Cup 2022 – an eight-day football World Cup-style tournament where 28 teams will compete to shine a light on the adversities faced by vulnerable youth living in street situations worldwide. In an effort to raise awareness to support children’s […]
Avaya Executes on Dubai’s Metaverse Vision with ‘Meta Experience’ Technology Showcase
GITEX Global – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 10 October 2022 – Avaya today demonstrated how it is executing on Dubai’s metaverse vision. Developed in by Avaya’s Dubai-based team in collaboration with Avanza, the ‘Metaverse Experience’ solution will support Dubai’s ambition to be one of the top 10 global cities for the metaverse economy, aims to create […]
REDTAG adds pastel perfection and classic creativity to its beloved modest collection A’aniqa
The new apparel additions to A’aniqa, the curated ladieswear collection from REDTAG—the Middle East’s leading value fashion and homeware brand—include reinterpretations of classic styles, pastels across the palette, and refreshingly modest options October 12, Dubai, UAE: REDTAG, the Middle East’s favourite value fashion and homeware brand, has made fantastic new additions to A’aniqa, its curated collection […]
Forbes Middle East Unveils Its 30 Under 30 For 2022
Meet The Young Visionaries Shaping MENA’s Future The 2022 cohort comprises 35 individuals based across eight countries in the Middle East: 12 in Egypt, 10 in the U.A.E., five in Lebanon, and three in Saudi Arabia. They span six categories: sport, commerce, science & technology, money, creative, and impact. Forbes Middle East is hosting its […]
Avaya Executes on Dubai’s Metaverse Vision with ‘Meta Experience’ Technology Showcase
GITEX Global – Dubai, United Arab Emirates – 10 October 2022 – Avaya today demonstrated how it is executing on Dubai’s metaverse vision. Developed in by Avaya’s Dubai-based team in collaboration with Avanza, the ‘Metaverse Experience’ solution will support Dubai’s ambition to be one of the top 10 global cities for the metaverse economy, aims to create […]
Bringing together a bevy of exclusive try-on experiences and immersive tech features
Snap Inc. demonstrates the power of AR in transforming fashion and beauty in the KingdomRiyadh, Saudi Arabia, October 6, 2022: Revolutionizing the fashion and beauty industry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Snap Inc. hosted an Augmented Reality (AR) event unveiling its latest technology features while also showcasing the various tools on the app that […]
imo Messenger Sees Significant Growth Potential in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: imo, a world-renowned chat and instant messaging system has set its sight on the Saudi Arabia to further strengthen its presence in the region. A key reason for this is due to the fact that their users in the Kingdom are both very active on imo and constantly growing. According to the Digital 2022 […]
TikTok Urges the Community to #EndTheStigma with Mental Well-being Campaign
Riyadh – October 4, 2022: TikTok has announced the launch of a mental well-being campaign in the region as part of its ongoing efforts for user safety and its commitment to build a supportive space where the community feels empowered to express themselves authentically. With a host of in-app activations, the campaign deploys the #EndTheStigma hashtag to engage […]
Twitter adds Arabic to ‘Reply Prompts’ feature to encourage people to rethink potentially harmful or offensive replies
Feature now available in Saudi Arabia, after a successful experiment among Arabic audencies in the Kingdom KSA, 4th October: Today, Twitter adds Arabic to “Reply Prompts’’ encouraging people to rethink potentially harmful or offensive replies – such as insults, strong language or hateful remarks before they hit send, in line with its commitment to create a […]
Walaa Cooperative Insurance Co. selects Software AG technology to boost customer centricity and service standards.
Riyadh, KSA: 27th September , 2022: Walaa Insurance, the leading insurance company in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has entered into a strategic technology partnership with Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) to transform their technology landscape. Software AG’s hybrid digital integration platform will allow Walaa to launch new products, services and channels in the Saudi market with enhanced customer […]
Likee Launches In-App Football Game to Kick-Off World CupSeason in the MENA region
Dubai-UAE: 28 September 2020 – Likee, a pioneering global short video platform, has kicked-off the road to the 2022 World Cup with a special in-app mini game to celebrate the sport of football. The game invites football enthusiasts on Likee to participate in an interactive game where people can showcase their creativity and ingenuity as they […]
SAS survey: Middle East and Africa companies understand importance of delivering experiences that matter
84 percent say they will invest more in solutions to improve customer experience Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 26 September 2022 – More than half (62%) of companies across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) plan to increase their investments in solutions to improve the customer experience (CX) by up to 50% by 2024. 22% even plan […]