Social space: A roundup of all the GCC social media news in May

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

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Twitter tests new user interaction feature

The feature is currently being tested among a small group of Twitter users worldwide

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Game developer Ubisoft files lawsuit against Apple, Google

There have been over five million downloads of the game on the Google Play store alone

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Video: Salman Khan has a message for Abu Dhabi residents amid Covid-19 crisis

The Bollywood star has urged people to stay at home and to get themselves tested in case they develop symptoms of the virus

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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ acquires 100% ownership of National Petroleum Construction Company

ADQ assumed complete ownership of NPCC after acquiring 30 per cent shares previously held by Consolidated Contractors International Company

UAE PR firm Atteline offers pro-bono consultations amid virus pressures

As much as 60 per cent of Atteline’s client base consists of home-grown regional brands

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What role do social media influencers play in the UAE in the current crisis?

The impact of Covid-19 on the influencer industry has been significant. Yet, some are adapting to the crisis to capitalise on a vast new captive audience

Here’s why UAE publisher Motivate is moving to a free distribution model

Even in a serious economic decline, brands can’t afford to miss out on marketing

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Emirati media person arrested for making ‘racist comments’ in online video

The video sought to “create divisions based on ethnicity and nationality”, officials said

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Advertising event Dubai Lynx 2020 cancelled due to Covid-19 impact

The next festival will now be held from March 7-10, 2021

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Covid-19: The new business opportunities in the Middle East and beyond

While the Covid-19 outbreak has created pandemonium globally, some business segments from education and entertainment to telemedicine and telecommunications now have a bigger role to play than ever before

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Social space: A roundup of all the social media news from across the GCC

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Coronavirus: Top crisis communication guidelines for brands in the region

Fact-based and real-time communication is critical

Twitter urges 5,000 global employees to work from home

Twitter has said it’s mandatory for employees in Hong Kong, Japan and South Korea to work from home over coronavirus fears

Dubai Lynx postponed amidst coronavirus concerns

The event has been rescheduled from March to September

Abu Dhabi’s twofour54 appoints new CEO

Garin served as the CEO of Image Nation Abu Dhabi since February 2011, prior to joining twofour54

Lebanese TV presenter Najwa Kassem dies in Dubai

Kassem, 51, had been working with the Al Arabiya news channel since 2003

Twitter suspends 90,000 accounts in Saudi

Researchers traced the source of the coordinated activity to a Saudi-based social media and marketing company

Dubai slams ‘smear campaign’ against UAE products

Dubai Media Office asserted that all products manufactured in Jebel Ali were subject to quality checks

Revealed: Top brands that consumers in the UAE, Saudi recommend

Emirates was chosen as the most recommended brand in the UAE

Many consumers across UAE, Saudi unfollow social media influencers – report

The survey revealed that 79 per cent of consumers unfollowed social media influencers due to contrasting values and increased promotional content

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Social space: A roundup of all the social media news from the GCC in October

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Netflix to raise $2bn to fund content

The streaming company faces stiff competition from rivals

New festival launched to support Dubai’s media industry

ON.DXB is scheduled to take place in November

Dubai radio presenter Lucy Stone dies

The radio presenter worked with Dance FM 97.8 in Dubai

Saudi-owned Muvi Cinemas partners with Motivate Val Morgan for advertising

Saudi-owned Muvi recently opened its first cinema in the kingdom

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Social space: A roundup of all the social media news from across the GCC

Fadi Khater, founder and managing partner of digital marketing agency Netizency, provides an overview of social media trends in the region

Whatsapp new privacy features

Expat in Kuwait arrested, faces deportation for insulting Kuwaitis on social media

The Gulf country has strict laws regulating social media activity

Advertising from the heart: Exclusive interview with Jacques Seguela

We speak with the French advertising legend about Havas, technocracy, and why now is the time for the Middle East’s communications industry

Bahrain says following ‘biased’ social media accounts could result in legal action

The country has warned against following and circulating “inflammatory” social media accounts that promote “sedition”