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Media-Avataar Insights

UAE investors shift towards AI, crypto and space in Q2 2026

Out of Home reaches $54.2bn USD, 5.1% of global adspend, $56.4bn forecast for 2026

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Podcast

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People on the Move

ZEE5 Global elevates Ali Zaidi as Territory Head – MENA

Kunal Shah to head WhatsApp globally

Viola Communications strengthens leadership

Forbes Middle East names Omar Al Mannaei among Middle East’s Most Influential CMOs 2026

Jazeera Airways appoints Andrew Littledale as new CFO

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Advertising & Marketing

Multiply Media Group expands into Saudi Arabia

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Kanaan Perfume House Launches in the UAE, Blending Heritage and Modern Luxury

The Fashion Fund unveils its new identity as Saudi Arabia’s first fashion investment fund

Television & Cinema

Mall of Muscat expands premium retail and leisure portfolio with the launch of Century Cinemas

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OTT & Streaming

Talabat and TOD by beIN team up to bring fans an elevated FIFA World Cup 2026 experience across MENA

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Saina appoints Akhil T.J. as Chief Growth Officer

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Sports Marketing

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Samsung’s AI Reinvents the Late-Night Football Ritual for MENA Fans

Bein Media Group extends exclusive Wimbledon broadcast rights across MENA until 2030

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Equiti Jordan becomes official partner of Jordan Tennis Federation through 2029

Tech & Start Up

WPP Media Announces Buyer Agent for Video as Part of Agentic Standards Initiative

Samsung’s AI Reinvents the Late-Night Football Ritual for MENA Fans

Yango Yasmina Brings Fans Closer to the Game with a New Football Updates Feature

du Pay celebrates second anniversary with over AED 2 billion in transactions

Saudi Arabia’s fastest-growing restaurant technology company crosses 2,500 locations

Radio & Music

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New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2026 Radio Award Winners

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Global

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Out of Home

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Experiential Marketing

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Print & PR

ICCO Launches World PR Report 2025–2026

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Relations Sector Strengthens Its Position Among the Fastest-Growing Markets Globally

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Mobile & Digital

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