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Iran director's 'secret film' wins praise at CannesAn Iranian director who was jailed for anti-government propaganda in 2010 emerged at the Cannes film festival on Friday to premiere a new film about state oppression that he shot in secret in his home country. Mohammad Rasoulof was found guilty of "actions and propaganda aga More… |
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Mubadala unit backs philanthropy groupMubadala GE Capital, a provider of financing solutions to businesses, has strengthened its ties with an Abu Dhabi-based non-profit organisation which supports young people with special needs. Mubadala GE Capital will provide additional funding and support to enable the Future Cen More… |
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Manama named 'Capital of Arab Media'A co-operation protocol has been signed declaring Manama as the Capital of Arab Media for 2013-2014, a report said. Minister of State for Information Affairs Sameera Rajab and Arab Media Forum Secretary-General Madhi Abdulla Khamis signed the agreement, according to the Gulf Dail More… |
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Expert discusses role of PR in Arab worldThe important role of public relations (PR) in the future of the Arab world and for new leaders has been highlighted by a regional industry pioneer. "PR is a by product of the opening up of communities and societies at all levels and people are expecting their leaders to com More… |
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Twitter chief to kick off Digital Media ForumA top executive of online social networking service Twitter will kick off the proceedings of the second annual Digital Media Forum 2013 (DMF) opening in Dubai tomorrow (May 22). Guy Yalif, head of Global Product Marketing, Twitter, will educate organisations on how to ampli More… |
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Saxo Bank launches TV channelSaxo Bank, an online trading and investment specialist, has launched Saxo TV, to provide on-demand business and financial analysis. Saxo TV, led by the former Bloomberg TV News anchor, Owen Thomas, is integrated with TradingFloor.com, Saxo Bank’s social financial inve More… |
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Nawras launches data roaming solutionNawras, a leading telecom operator in Oman and an Ooredoo company, has launched a mobile data roaming solution designed to help customers stay online for less when travelling to any GCC country. With prepaid and postpaid plans offered with a choice of daily or weekly rates, the n More… |
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Yahoo buys Tumblr in $1.1bn dealYahoo has announced a $1.1 billion deal to buy blogging site Tumblr. The deal, which had been rumored since last Thursday, will help Yahoo to tap into the younger, active online user base at Tumblr. The microblogging site — wh More… |
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Promoaction DDB wins Zain Saudi accountPromoaction DDB (P DDB) has been awarded the entire advertising account for Zain in Saudi Arabia as the telecom operator readies for further growth in the Kingdom. “We have aggressive growth plans and intend to consolidate different More… |
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Bahrain launches eContent award for 2013Bahrain Internet Society has announced the launch of Bahrain eContent Award 2013, which is an integrated part of the World summit Awards. The award, under the patronage of Deputy Premier and supreme Committee for Information and Communication Technology (ICT) chairman shaikh Mohammed b More… |
