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WhatsApp introduces Channels, here’s how it will help

Neesha Salian — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:19:12 +0000

To help you select channels to follow, WhatsApp is building a searchable directory where you can find your hobbies, sports teams, updates from local officials and more

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The Falcons: Startup funding show comes to the UAE

Marisha Singh — Tue, 06 Jun 2023 18:47:20 +0000

The show brings the pressure, the suspense and the glory of raising capital to TV screens in the UAE in a10-episode season

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NEOM, Telfaz11 sign partnership to produce nine shows and three films

Marisha Singh — Sun, 04 Jun 2023 08:33:02 +0000

Two feature films and one series which are currently under development at NEOM's media hub, will be included in the overall deal

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BOTIM launches region’s first Arabic ChatGPT with MBZUAI

Neesha Salian — Fri, 07 Apr 2023 02:00:19 +0000

BOTIM's Arabic Chat GPT will support features such as international money transfers, bill payments and e-commerce

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Marketing firm Conceptual ERA eyes regional expansion

Neesha Salian — Tue, 04 Apr 2023 03:13:00 +0000

Marketing firm Conceptual ERA is drawing on the UAE's strengths and a combination of social media, unique campaigns and targeted content to enhance its regional presence

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Anghami reports 35.6% revenue growth, subscribers rise 21% in 2022

Zainab Mansoor — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 10:50:47 +0000

The streaming service ended the past year with 1.52 million paying subscribers

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AD Gaming, SAWA Group to develop Abu Dhabi’s gaming ecosystem

Neesha Salian — Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:31:18 +0000

AD Gaming and SAWA group will help facilitate the international expansion of Chinese gaming and esports companies via Abu Dhabi

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Meta launches subscription service for Facebook, Instagram

Bloomberg — Mon, 20 Feb 2023 05:09:44 +0000

Meta is testing the subscription product first in Australia and New Zealand, starting later this week

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Ian Fairservice, Motivate Media Group’s Managing Partner and Group Editor-in-Chief, to speak at Emirates LitFest

Neesha Salian — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 12:00:36 +0000

Fairservice, a well-known personality in Dubai’s expat, business and cultural community, has played a key role in transforming the UAE’s media industry over four decades

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UAE President issues law establishing Abu Dhabi Media Office

Neesha Salian — Fri, 13 Jan 2023 12:00:01 +0000

The new entity will form strategic partnerships with local, regional, and international media organisations to advance Abu Dhabi’s media sector

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