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Raed Jafar Public Relations Executive Keel Comms
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Gartner warns of AI agent sprawl as Gulf firms accelerate adoption

Gartner warns of AI agent sprawl as Gulf firms accelerate adoption

Companies urged to rein in governance risks as autonomous tools proliferate. Businesses are rushing to deploy artificial intelligence agents across their operations, but many risk losing…

GCC marketers rebalance brand and performance amid uncertainty

Marketers across the Gulf are rethinking how brand-building fits into growth strategies, as new research shows a widening gap between long-term priorities and short-term performance demands.…

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FEER McQUEEN appoints Wissam Matar as Chief Creative Officer

Marking its 15th year, FEER McQUEEN has appointed Wissam Matar as Chief Creative Officer, reinforcing its focus on strengthening creative leadership and strategic direction. Matar brings…

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OpenAI expands marketing through browser cookie tracking

OpenAI has begun using browser cookies to promote its products and services on third-party websites, marking a significant expansion of its marketing strategy as the artificial…

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Branded

Ariel drives 30% sales growth with Amazon Now campaign in UAE

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

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IKEA turns store strolls into rewarding steps

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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…

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…

INSIGHTS

Agentic AI accelerates conversion and market speed

The GCC presents a formidable economic landscape for technology applications like AI, enjoying an average GDP per capita exceeding $70,000. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is today an…

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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

Ajmal scales cross-market strategy with Ranveer campaign

As Ajmal Perfumes sharpens its India play alongside its 75th anniversary, Communicate examines its campaign featuring Bollywood star Ranveer Singh. In an interaction with Communicate, Anup…

BRANDS

Middle East conflict hits luxury airport sales: report

Luxury and beauty brands are witnessing a slowdown in airport retail sales as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts flights and shuts key aviation hubs, according…

BRANDS
AGENCIES

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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Best Brands and Best Marketers

February 2026
Creator Economy

Creator Economy

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Lacoste | Life is a Beautiful Sport

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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