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MENA readies for Oscars, Yahoo! Maktoob research survey reveals

Mon, 2012-02-20 08:57 - By

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The Academy Awards event is a big night for people in the MENA region, with a whopping 87% planning to tune in online or on TV to watch the Oscars, according to the latest survey in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by Yahoo! Maktoob Research. Whilst the majority says interest stems from a love of movies, 39% hope to spot their favorite stars and 23% are taking note of the latest red carpet fashions. Amidst mounting anticipation for the Academy Awards’ ceremony on Sunday 26th February, Yahoo! Maktoob has launched the ultimate Oscars destination to satisfy the region’s appetite for gossip, news, photos, videos and interviews.

Yahoo! Maktoob introduces Yahoo! Mail in Arabic

Sun, 2011-11-13 09:00 - By

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Digital Media, Media Business, Media, Ahmed Nassef, Yahoo Maktoob, Yahoo!

Fifth Annual GMR Marketing to Women Conference 2011 reveals women's top internet site genres

Mon, 2011-06-06 07:06 - By

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Events, PR Business, Media, Ahmed Nassef, GMR Marketing to Women Conference 2011, Gulf Marketing Review, internet site genres, Rotana Media Services, The Address Hotel, Vikram Krishna, Yahoo Maktoob

Women in the Middle East control about 22% of wealth; this is just one of the key findings revealed at this year's 5th Annual GMR Marketing to Women Conference which took place at The Address Hotel, Downtown Dubai recently.

The region's top spokespeople prepare for the 5th GMR Annual Marketing to Women Conference 2011

Mon, 2011-05-23 09:50 - By

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Events, Media Business, Media, 5th Annual GMR Marketing to Women conference, Al Aan TV, Dotmena, Fox, Gulf Marketing Review, Haya MBC, Kaya Skin Clinic, Leo Burnett, Mediaquest Corp, Microsoft, Ogilvy Action; Alexandre Hawari, Patchi, Rotana Media Services, Yahoo Maktoob

Alexandre Hawari, co-CEO of Mediaquest Corp.

UAE Blackberry suspension remains unchanged

Wed, 2010-09-22 08:46 - By

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Media Business, Media, Blackberry, Emarat Al-Yom, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, TRA, Yahoo Maktoob

Maktoob Business has reported that according to Dubai’s daily Emarat Al-Yom, there hasn’t been any progress concerning negotiations with RIM on allowing the UAE to access encrypted BlackBerry data. The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority will proceed with the suspension of Blackberry services announced in August unless a solution is reached and is fully compliant with legislation on telecommunications in the country.