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Econsultancy announces agenda and keynotes for Digital Cream Dubai on February 21st

Thu, 2012-01-26 10:10 - By

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Econsultancy, the global leading source of independent advice and insight on best practice digital marketing and e-commerce, today announces that their Digital Cream Dubai event, on the 21st of February 2012 will bring together 140 senior digital marketers and features two keynotes.

HCT and twofour54 to provide students with practical experience in the field of media

Sun, 2011-12-11 09:00 - By

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The Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) and twofour54 have signed an agreement that will help prepare HCT students for a career in the media industry. twofour54 has agreed to provide HCT students with a high tech media lab where students will develop the skills needed to work in the media industry. HCT will have classes in the lab on a regular basis, and will host monthly workshops there in partnership with twofour54.

“We want to stimulate local talents so they consider professional careers in media, and to increase awareness among the student population about new industries that are developing in the UAE, like gaming and animation,” said Wayne Borg, deputy CEO and COO at twofour54.

Dubai named ‘World Festival and Event City’ of the Middle East

Tue, 2011-11-01 11:33 - By

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The International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) has announced Dubai as the Middle East’s ‘2011 World Festival and Event City’, according to Gulf News. The announcement comes as a result of the emirate’s excellence in organising and hosting world class events and festivals, which have consequently boosted tourism and trade, the main pillars of the emirate’s economy.

EMS partners with Polar Mobile, mobile applications to be provided for 100 media companies in Middle East

Mon, 2011-08-29 07:44 - By

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With the increasing demand for mobile content solutions, EMS has signed a partnership deal with Polar Mobile, to launch mobile Apps across multiple smartphone handsets for over 100 media companies in the Middle East. Early customers for EMS and Polar Mobile in the region include Gulf News, Khaleej Times, 7DAYS and Al Aan TV.

These top tier companies are working with EMS on the ground locally and are using Polar Mobile's Platform to launch high-quality mobile Apps for major smartphones and tablets.

New iPad app enables access to more than 6,000 white papers, provides local content for readers

Thu, 2011-08-18 07:54 - By

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Accodring to Gulf News, a new iPad app from IDG Connect has been released through Apple iTunes to give users access to more than 6,000 business and internet technology white papers in PDF format.

Researchers and marketers looking for an easier way to sort through thousands of white papers have been given a new leg-up on business data gathering, says technology media company International Data Group.

Awareness on Emirati films to rise in Middle East

Sun, 2011-07-31 05:51 - By

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According to Gulf News, a new initiative to raise awareness about the UAE’s fledgling industry, 22 Emirati and other locally produced films will be distributed and screened across the Middle East and North Africa region over the next five years.

The move comes as a result of an agreement reached between production company Imagenation Abu Dhabi, and Empire International, the Lebanon- based exhibitor and distributor that has screened films across the region.

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Skype on Facebook uncertain in UAE

Sat, 2011-07-09 08:06 - By

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The impact of Facebook’s offering of new free Skype-powered video calling services on its global social media network is still uncertain in the UAE, say telecom analysts.While separate stand-alone Skype software is still not legally licensed in the Emirates, the question remains whether Skype-powered video calling that is physically integrated into the Facebook website is viewed by authorities as a legal activity.

Social media could face more regulations in MENA region

Wed, 2011-06-15 06:40 - By

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The penetration of social media in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) region and its role in the Arab Spring means that laws controlling social media posts and information dissemination are soon imminent, leading media experts said in the capital yesterday.

However, these laws alone would not be enough to ensure the reliability of information on new social media like Twitter and Facebook, and readers will need to discern for themselves the trustworthiness of published information, panellists at the day-long ‘Role of Media in Arab Societies’ conference said.

Dubai Municipality to introduce fine for unauthorised advertising

Wed, 2011-06-15 06:37 - By

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Dubai Municipality has decided to impose fines from July 15 on unauthorised advertisements posted on walls, doors, in parking areas and in public squares, Gulf News has reported. "The municipality will intensify campaigns to control the offences by individuals and companies," Abdul Majid Abdul Aziz Sifaee, director of the waste management department, said.

TRA calls for increased use of social media sites

Thu, 2011-05-26 10:42 - By

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According to Gulf News, telecom regulators in the UAE are singing the praises of social media to be developed and encouraged as critical tools for community building and open dialogue in the country. Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) said yesterday it is advocating social media sites for the betterment of the UAE’s social and business community.

“Social media can be defined as an established and evolving channel that needs to be part of overall communications and cap-acity-building strategies,” said Mohammad Nasser Al Ganem, TRA Director-General. “