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TEDx brains trust gathers in Abu Dhabi

Agricel Co-Founder Kunal Wadhwani speaks during TEDx at Adnec. Christopher Pike / The National

May 27, 2012

TEDx talks, which are held under the banner of an American non-profit are the epitome of intellectual cool. And they arrived in Abu Dhabi yesterday.  Read Article TEDx brains trust gathers in Abu Dhabi

Gillian Duncan

Media

Facebook to open office in Dubai

Facebook listed on Friday on the Nasdaq in New York, raising $16 billion. AFP

May 23, 2012

Facebook is opening an office in Dubai next week, just days after launching one of the biggest and most turbulent share listings in Wall Street history. Read Article Facebook to open office in Dubai

Rory Jones

Media

Advertising is on track in a brave new world

According to Arab Media Outlook there was a 10 per cent decline in advertising spending last year. Pawan Singh / The National

May 22, 2012

The industry is torn over its prospects. Growth forecasts differ widely but there's no doubt one section is thriving and looks set to do even better: digital media. Read Article Advertising is on track in a brave new world

Ben Flanagan

Media

Film industry in Abu Dhabi produces blockbuster subsidy

From left: Emirati filmmakers Abdulla Al Kaabi, Mustafa Abbas, Mariam Al Serkal and Nawaf Al Janahi were chosen by the Abu Dhabi Film Commission to represent and promote the UAE film industry at the Cannes Film Festival. Stephen Lock for The National

May 21, 2012

Abu Dhabi offers a 30 per cent subsidy on films made in the emirate, in a move set to boost its fledgling production industry. Read Article Film industry in Abu Dhabi produces blockbuster subsidy

Ben Flanagan

Media

Maryam bin Fahad: 'Princess' dreams of silver screens

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May 18, 2012

Profile: Renowned for a hands-on, swift and efficient approach to her work, the head of the Dubai Press Club has already come a long way in a short time. And with youth still on her side, she has plenty of time yet to fulfil her ambitions. Read Article Maryam bin Fahad: 'Princess' dreams of silver screens

Ben Flanagan

Media

Web TV gets a warm reception in Middle East

The media transfer room at the Al Arabiya Studios in Dubai. Broadcasters such as OSN and MBC are rolling out Web-based services. Jaime Puebla / The National

May 17, 2012

Channel surfing has taken on a whole new meaning with the advent of video content available via the internet. Already established in Britain and the United States, it is taking hold in this region. Read Article Web TV gets a warm reception in Middle East

Ben Flanagan

Media

BBC's Arabic service pays price of corporation's austerity drive

May 13, 2012

Cost-cutting sees BBC Arabic combine bureaux with English-language service, having already lost some stuff in UK austerity drive. Read Article BBC's Arabic service pays price of corporation's austerity drive

Ben Flanagan

Media

Emirates Airline magazine off to flying start in bid for record

Conor Purcell, the editor of the magazine. Jeffrey E Biteng / The National

May 10, 2012

The city that brought us the world's tallest building and largest mall is at it again - this time with the world's highest-altitude publication. Read Article Emirates Airline magazine off to flying start in bid for record

Ben Flanagan

Media

Call for Arab media freedom at Dubai forum

May 09, 2012

Experts say a shakeup of the region's media industry is required, with some calling for a ban on government ownership of newspapers and TV stations in Arab Spring countries. Read Article Call for Arab media freedom at Dubai forum

Ben Flanagan

Media

Viewers can now reach for Sky

May 07, 2012

Sky News Arabia has started broadcasting to 50 million homes across the Arab world, but faces tough competition for both ad revenue and eyeballs in a crowded TV market. Read Article Viewers can now reach for Sky

Ben Flanagan

BUSINESS

Sound & Vision

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Video: Rowdy Rathore Bollywood stars in Dubai

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Video: From the gym to the cage, portrait of MMA fighter Malik 'Smiler' Omarov

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