Media & Promotion

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Global retail media ad spend to top $200bn as growth slows

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

The global retail media market continues to grow and evolve, with ad investment projected to surpass $200 billion this year and reach $223 billion by 2027, according to a new report. However, growth is slowing towards single digits, as retail media networks look to meet ambitious targets.

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CONTINUUM ’26: Diriyah Art Futures presents cutting-edge artworks

Wed, 19 Aug 2026

Diriyah Art Futures (DAF), an asset of the Museums Commission under the Saudi Ministry of Culture, has announced the lineup for CONTINUUM ‘26, an exhibition celebrating the creative output of the participants in its second Emerging New Media Artists Programme.

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PUBG Mobile partners with Do Big Studios to bring Brainrot Royale to WOW

Tue, 11 Aug 2026

PUBG MOBILE, one of the world's most popular mobile games, today announced a new collaboration between its World of Wonder (WOW) platform and UGC games studio Do Big Studios, introducing an all-new experience created exclusively for WOW.

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FII 10th edition to focus on 'The Power of Legacy'

Mon, 10 Aug 2026

The tenth edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII) Conference will take place from October 26 to 29 under the theme “The Power of Legacy".

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Pantheon builds platform for music, culture and communities

Fri, 07 Aug 2026

Pantheon, a leader in real estate development, today announced its evolution into Pantheon - Art • Culture • Real Estate (Pantheon ACR), a broader platform created to connect people through the places they live, the experiences they share and the culture they co-create.

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Abu Dhabi Showdown Week kicks off with action-packed fan experiences

Mon, 20 Jul 2026

UFC, the world's premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is kicking off Abu Dhabi Showdown Week on Yas Island with an action-packed programme of fan experiences, athlete appearances and live events ahead of UFC Fight Night: Ankalaev vs Guskov at Etihad Arena on Saturday (July 25).

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Submissions open for Sony Future Filmmaker Awards

Thu, 16 Jul 2026

The 2027 edition of the Sony Future Filmmaker Awards is now open for submissions and free for all to enter.

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FII's 10th anniversary edition to focus on 'Power of Legacy'

Tue, 14 Jul 2026

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute, a global non-profit foundation with an investment arm and one agenda, Impact on Humanity, will celebrate its 10th anniversary with FII10, taking place in Riyadh from October 26 to 29 under the theme “The Power of Legacy.”

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Zayed Sustainability Prize receives 10,233 entries for 2027 awards

Mon, 13 Jul 2026

The Zayed Sustainability Prize, the UAE’s pioneering award for innovative solutions to global challenges, has officially closed submissions for its 2027 awards cycle, receiving an unprecedented 10,233 entries from 177 countries.

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PHD MENA appointed media agency of record for Wynn Al Marjan

Fri, 10 Jul 2026

PHD MENA, an Omnicom Media agency, has been appointed as media agency of record for Wynn Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah.