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Rewiring growth: Inside the conversations shaping the future of GCC marketing

Rewiring growth: Inside the conversations shaping the future of GCC marketing

Something fundamental has shifted. Across the GCC, growth is no longer just a function of market dynamics. It is being engineered—at the intersection of state ambition,…

Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company, 9Yards Communications sign strategic partnership at Make It in the Emirates 2026

Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC), a subsidiary of Solutions+, a Mubadala company, has signed a strategic partnership agreement with 9Yards Communications during Make It in the…

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Saudi teen’s viral Joy Awards speech sparks global attention

Fifteen-year-old Saudi youth leader and podcaster Rateel Alshehri has become one of the most talked-about online personalities of 2026 after her acceptance speech at Saudi Arabia’s…

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Ecom marketers shift budgets as acquisition costs rise: AppsFlyer

The global ecommerce marketing industry is rapidly shifting away from acquiring new users and toward re-engaging existing customers as rising advertising costs, market saturation and geopolitical…

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Transparency in the storm: How the GCC managed crisis communication

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Spotify gives artists power to block misattributed tracks in new beta feature

By Communicate Staff

IKEA turns store strolls into rewarding steps

By Communicate Staff

TOD gears up for FIFA World Cup 2026 streaming across MENA

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Google used Gemini to block 8.3 billion ads in 2025

Google said its Gemini-powered ad safety systems blocked or removed 8.3 billion advertisements and suspended nearly 25 million accounts in 2025, as the company disclosed the…

Sephora and Gap are rebuilding fashion around creators—And it’s changing everything 

A structural shift in how consumers discover and buy fashion is forcing global brands to rebuild their commerce strategies around creators, with companies such as Sephora…

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Sheikha Latifa’s $272M bet: Can Dubai become the world’s creator capital? 

In a major push to future-proof Dubai’s cultural industries, Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched the ‘Creative Sector Resilience Portfolio’, a multi-pronged…

INSIGHTS

From ‘Add to Cart’ to ‘Convince Me’: New TikTok report signals retail shake-up

A new global trends report by TikTok points to a decisive shift in consumer behaviour, with audiences moving away from impulse-driven “little treat” spending toward more…

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BRANDS

FIX Dessert Chocolatier to host ‘Messages from the UAE’ installation at Kite Beach

FIX Dessert Chocolatier is set to host a two-day community art installation titled ‘Messages from the UAE’ at Kite Beach on May 9 and 10, inviting…

BRANDS

Middle East conflict weighs on Prada Group growth despite 14% revenue rise in Q1

The Prada Group reported a positive start to 2026, but flagged a more pronounced adverse impact from the Middle East conflict on its performance, particularly affecting…

BRANDS

Al-Futtaim Lexus honors Emirati traditions through crafted storytelling

In the crowded world of automotive marketing, where product launches often lean on horsepower, technology or luxury credentials, Al-Futtaim Lexus chose a quieter route: the rituals…

BRANDS
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Gambit Communications appoints Bassel Barakat as Senior Director

Gambit Communications has appointed Bassel Barakat as Senior Director, tasking him with overseeing key clients as the independent agency expands its portfolio. Barakat brings over 12…

AGENCIES

Omnicom Media tops RECMA rankings, leads globally and across all regions

Omnicom Media has been named the best performing global media group in the latest Network Diagnostics report by RECMA, ranking first both globally and across North…

AGENCIES

How KFC Arabia and TBWA\RAAD turned TikTok trend into GOAT win

When KFC Arabia and TBWA\RAAD picked up TikTok’s highest creative honor, the G.O.A.T. award, the recognition marked more than a standout campaign. It reflected a shift…

AGENCIES
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Lacoste has launched its latest global campaign blending tennis heritage with lifestyle and fashion through a cinematic Parisian film featuring Novak Djokovic.

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The Brands and Marketers Who Actually Won 2025 In 2025, marketing noise was everywhere. Visibility was easy to buy, reach was easy to inflate—but true distinction…

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Influence doesn’t always announce itself with titles or corner offices. Sometimes it’s quieter, moving people without visible force. To build this Top List, we looked beyond…

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