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TikTok MENA Safety Report: 17.4M Videos Removed in Q3 2025
TikTok’s Q3 2025 transparency report reveals the removal of 17.4 million videos across MENA for community guideline violations. The platform achieved record-breaking safety metrics with 91% automated removal and 99.3% proactive detection rates.
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 Returns to Riyadh for Seventh Edition Under ‘Traces of What Will Be’ Theme
Tuwaiq Sculpture 2026 returns to Riyadh’s Tahlia Street from January 12 to February 22, featuring 25 international artists creating public artworks through live sculpting under the theme ‘Traces of What Will Be.’
OMODA JAECOO UAE Partners with Dubai Police Esaad Programme for Exclusive Member Benefits
OMODA JAECOO UAE partners with Dubai Police Esaad programme to offer exclusive discounts up to AED 2,000 on all vehicle models, plus free insurance and maintenance benefits for cardholders nationwide.
TikTok Awards MENA 2025 Winners Announced: 33 Creators Honored Across 11 Categories
The TikTok Awards MENA 2025 concluded with remarkable success, celebrating 33 content creators across 11 categories through 5.7 million public votes. The annual ceremony, held at The Gate in Dubai International Financial Centre, marked a significant milestone in recognizing the region’s most influential digital creators who shaped culture throughout 2025. Star-Studded Ceremony Celebrates Regional Creators […]
1 Billion Followers Summit Closes with $1.2M+ in Awards, 20 Creators Join MrBeast Ghana Mission
Summit finale: Abdullah Annan wins $100K TikTok Educator Award, 20 creators join MrBeast Ghana mission, AED 50M accelerator funding announced in Dubai.
Tunisian Filmmaker Zoubeir Jlassi Wins World’s Largest $1 Million AI Film Award
Zoubeir Jlassi wins $1 million AI Film Award for ‘Lily’ at 1 Billion Followers Summit, with 30,000+ participants from 116 countries competing in world’s largest AI filmmaking competition.
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Jeddah University Transforms Education with Nutanix Cloud Platform Implementation
Jeddah University successfully deploys Nutanix cloud platform, achieving 40% cost reduction and significant improvements in hybrid learning experiences while supporting Saudi Vision 2030’s digital transformation goals.
Energize – Make the Most of Every Moment
Discover how Energize by Simon Alexander Ong transforms productivity by managing energy, not time. A practical framework for tech strategists, leaders, and professionals battling decision fatigue.
1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 Kicks Off in Dubai with 30,000 Creators and $1 Million AI Film Award
Dubai’s 1 Billion Followers Summit 2026 kicks off with 30,000 creators, MrBeast’s kindness campaign, and $1M AI Film Award.
TikTok Awards MENA 2025 Winners Announced with Record 5.7 Million Votes
TikTok Awards MENA 2025 celebrates 33 creators across 11 categories with record 5.7 million votes. Khaled Al Olyan wins Creator of the Year, while star-studded ceremony features Nancy Ajram and regional icons at DIFC Dubai.
Saudi Arabia Launches Future Minerals Pioneers Innovation Camp with Global Participation
Saudi Arabia launches Future Minerals Pioneers innovation camp with 356 participants from 32 countries, competing in smart technologies, safety, and sustainability tracks ahead of the International Mining Conference.
CARMA and Earned First Form Strategic Reputation Measurement Partnership for PRAXIS MENA 2026
CARMA partners with Earned First to advance reputation measurement capabilities ahead of PRAXIS MENA 2026, featuring the launch of UAE’s first Country Reputation Report in Dubai.
Loylogic Unveils 2026 Vision for AI Loyalty Rewards Marketplace
Loylogic announces 2026 strategic vision focusing on AI loyalty rewards marketplace intelligence as Middle East loyalty market reaches $3.27 billion with 16.3% annual growth, combining advanced analytics with robust compliance framework.
DeveGo 2025 Entrepreneurship Forum Concludes with 51 Strategic Agreements in Riyadh
The DeveGo 2025 entrepreneurship forum wrapped up in Riyadh with 25,000 participants and 51 strategic agreements. The event featured the launch of specialized financing products by the Social Development Bank and the new Saudi Empretec Fellowship in partnership with UNCTAD.
iQIYI BRIDGE Alliance Partnership Sets New Standards for Media Tech in MENA
The strategic iQIYI BRIDGE Alliance partnership brings advanced Chinese media technology, VR, and co-production capabilities to the MENA region, marking a new chapter in digital entertainment.
Aljazira Bank Launches New Identity Under “Wealth Grows Here” Slogan
Saudi bank launches “Wealth Grows Here” slogan as part of strategic transformation focused on wealth management and digital services
DeveGo 2025 Entrepreneurship Forum Opens with SAR 8 Billion Pledge
Social Development Bank commits SAR 8 billion annually to entrepreneurs as DeveGo forum launches in Riyadh with UNCTAD partnership.
Why ‘Intelligent’ Marketplace Design Is Replacing Scale in Loyalty Rewards
As Middle East loyalty market hits $3.27B, AI-powered intelligent marketplace design replaces scale-first strategies. What’s changing in rewards.
Huawei Launches Service Giving Season with Repair Offers Across Saudi Arabia
Huawei launches Service Giving Season in Saudi Arabia with repair offers, battery replacements from 79 SAR until January 15. Learn more.
Abdul Halim Radwi Exhibition Opens in Cairo Showcasing 30 Saudi Artists
Exhibition honors late Saudi artist Dr. Abdul Halim Radwi with works from 30 contemporary Saudi artists at Zai Gallery, Zamalek.
Bahrain Media Sector Celebrates 54th National Day with Digital Campaigns and Regional Cooperation
Bahrain’s media sector plays central role in 54th National Day celebrations, highlighting digital transformation and Saudi cooperation.
KACST and Lucid Open Saudi Arabia’s First Electric Vehicle Innovation Center
KACST and Lucid inaugurate Saudi Arabia’s first electric vehicle innovation center, advancing EV technology and supporting Vision 2030. Read more.