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Another common image is the mosque, the place of worship for Muslims. https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/ramadan-kareem-one.pngRamadan Kareem OneThe start of Ramadan is marked by a crescent moon, and this image is commonly used for Ramadan greetings2018-05-03T12:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/04/10/shock-and-awe-what-is-happening-to-the-gulfs-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/controversy-sells.jpgcontroversy-sells2018-04-10T16:05:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/03/22/why-i-decided-to-deletefacebook-and-why-you-need-to-think-twice-too/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/deletefacebook-is-trending-following-cambridge-analytica-data-leak-revelation.jpgDeleteFacebook-is-Trending-Following-Cambridge-Analytica-Data-Leak-RevelationI've had enough of being the product for an unethical company. Hence I have decided to #deletefacebook (image source: www.beebom.com)2018-03-22T03:42:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/03/16/competing-media-motivations-in-the-uaes-press-and-what-this-means-for-communicators/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/topic_press-freedom_0.pngtopic_press-freedom_0Communicators need to understand the competing agendas in the UAE's press scene (image source: freepress.net)2018-03-16T17:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/02/04/breaking-taboos-the-issue-of-sexual-discrimination-in-the-middle-easts-marcomms-industry/2018-02-04T12:16:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/23/the-six-essentials-for-promoting-brand-building-and-trust-among-mena-consumers-mepra-yougov-research/2018-01-23T13:18:44+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/19/brand-building-and-trust-in-egypt-jordan-and-lebanon-based-on-yougov-mepra-research-part-3/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_6045.jpgimg_6045https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_6046.jpgimg_6046https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_6044.jpgimg_6044https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/img_6043.jpgimg_60432018-01-19T13:31:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/18/brand-building-and-trust-in-saudi-and-the-uae-based-on-yougov-mepra-research-part-2/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/united-arab-emirates-map.jpgunited-arab-emirates-maphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/saudiarabiamap.pngsaudiarabiamap2018-01-18T03:05:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/17/findings-on-brand-building-and-trust-yougov-mepra-research-for-bahrain-kuwait-oman-and-qatar-part-1/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/map-qatar1.pngmap-qatarhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/omanmap.pngomanmapThe map of Oman excluding Musandamhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/kuwait-map.pngkuwait maphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/bahrain-map.gifBahrain Maphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/trust-in-blue-marker.jpgtrust-in-blue-marker2018-01-17T09:39:57+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/04/my-2018-predictions-and-hopes-for-the-pr-communications-function-part-2/2018-01-04T03:26:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2018/01/03/my-2018-predictions-and-hopes-for-the-pr-communications-function-part-1/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/crystal-ball-ss-1920.jpgcrystal-ball-ss-1920Here's my top four predictions for 2018 and what we as an industry will need to tackle (image source: www.marketingland.com)2018-01-03T03:44:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/12/27/a-new-years-wish-for-pr-people-to-disclose-their-client-relationships-especially-on-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/full-disclosure.jpgfull disclosureCan we have more disclosure when it comes to agency-client relationships and content in the region? (image source: multiplesclerosis.net)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/nicolasteneoadnocpost.jpgNicolasTeneoADNOCPostTeneo has been advising ADNOC on the ADNOC Distribution IPO. However, there's no disclaimer here of this, or no response to a direct question. Why?2017-12-27T03:54:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/12/12/journalists-respect-and-why-communicators-should-deal-honestly-with-the-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/truth_and_media_574965.jpgtruth_and_media_574965The region's independent media are under pressure like never before, either financially or from online harassment. Comms people should treat the media with the respect they've earned (image from Sri Lanka's Awantha Antigula)2017-12-12T06:01:09+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/11/23/online-influencers-in-the-uae-widespread-but-measurement-transparency-still-lagging/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/measurement-transparency.jpgmeasurement & transparencyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/social-media-charging.jpgsocial media charginghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/most-successful-influencers.jpgmost successful influencershttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/the-value-of-influencer-marketing.jpgThe Value of Influencer Marketinghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/influencermarketingresearchbpg1.jpgInfluencerMarketingResearchBPGThe latest research by BPG, Cohn & Wolfe and YouGov underlines how mainstream online influencer marketing has become. It also highlights areas for improvement in areas such as measurement and transparencyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/influencermarketingresearchbpg.jpgInfluencerMarketingResearchBPGThe latest research by BPG, Cohn & Wolfe and YouGov underlines how mainstream online influencer marketing has become. It also highlights areas for improvement in areas such as measurement 2017-11-23T23:50:38+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/11/12/lesssons-from-mckinsey-on-the-importance-of-being-seen-to-be-ethical/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/guptamckinsey.pngGuptaMckinseyMcKinsey's reputation has been heavily impacted by its work in South Africa. Could the same happen in Saudi? (image credit: Ingram Pinn)2017-11-14T01:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/11/04/pinkwashing-and-why-firms-in-the-uae-must-do-better-on-cause-engagement/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/wtcad-photo.jpgWTCAD PhotoDoes this image convey a message on breast cancer awareness to you? No, me neither.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/pink-tweezerman.pngPink tweezerman2017-11-06T07:34:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/10/27/are-you-listening-and-engaging-clearly-really/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/listening-baby.jpgListening babyListening to and engaging with audiences in clear language that is understandable even to a toddler is the basic building block of comms. And yet far too many people aren't doing this.2017-10-27T04:44:44+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/10/21/edelmans-ethics-standards-why-context-and-oversight-matter/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/richard_w-_edelman_-_world_economic_forum_annual_meeting_2011.jpgRichard_W._Edelman_-_World_Economic_Forum_Annual_Meeting_2011Richard Edelman's suggestions for how to rebuild trust in public relations are welcome, but will they work in the emerging world?2017-10-21T12:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/10/13/vma-insights-ceos-and-what-theyre-looking-for-in-todays-chief-communications-officer/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/vma-picture-e1507833978365.jpgVMA picture2017-10-13T12:02:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/09/29/the-3-issues-every-crisis-comms-professional-needs-to-tackle/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/prepared.jpgpreparedMake sure that you're prepared for these three big issues which are shifting the crisis comms goalposts (image source: http://www.bairdscmc.com)2017-09-29T04:39:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/09/20/the-pr-industry-needs-to-do-much-more-for-employees-and-their-mental-health/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressionsix.jpgMentalDepressionsixUnsurprisingly, over fifty percent of respondents felt more stressed today than they did a year backhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressionfive.jpgMentalDepressionfiveOnly four percent of respondents said that their organization had a formal mental health policyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressionfour.jpgMentalDepressionfourThe majority of respondents felt that the PR and communications industry isn't accepting of people suffering from mental ill healthhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressionthree.jpgMentalDepressionthreeLess than ten percent of respondents answered that their firm has a formal mental health policyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressiontwo.jpgMentalDepressiontwohttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/mentaldepressionone.jpgMental Depression Suffering PR peopleA quarter of respondents to the survey said that they had suffered from mental ill health2017-09-19T22:00:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/09/18/the-art-of-the-pitch-advice-from-uae-media-on-what-works-and-what-doesnt/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/keepcalm.jpgkeepcalm2017-09-18T18:48:21+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/09/11/podcasts-podcasts-and-more-podcasts-just-remove-the-comments/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/636066150393391521-651031690_itunes-on-iphone-podcast-headphones-24.jpg636066150393391521-651031690_itunes-on-iphone-podcast-headphones-24Podcasting is a popular move for publishers in the UAE (image source: theodysseyonline.com)2017-09-11T02:33:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/09/05/why-we-shouldnt-be-patting-ourselves-on-the-back-over-the-bell-pottinger-saga/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/atul_gupta_protest_banner_-_cape_town_zuma_must_fall.jpgatul_gupta_protest_banner_-_cape_town_zuma_must_fallBell Pottinger has fallen from grace due to its work with the Gupta family, but there are many other instances of ethically dubious work being done by PR practitioners and agencies.2017-09-05T06:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/08/30/how-to-get-not-for-profit-marketing-right-and-some-examples-of-how-not-to-do-it/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_5210.pngIMG_5210https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/img_5213.pngIMG_5213https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/notforprofits.pngnotforprofitsThese are the five key characteristics of not-for-profits, as described by Kotler. One of them is transparency, and the other is orientation.2017-08-30T07:25:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/08/18/trumps-ceos-why-they-felt-having-a-dialogue-was-better-than-taking-a-moral-stand/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/trump-merck-ceo.jpgTrump-Merck-CEOThe CEO of Merck, Kenneth Frazier, was the first executive to quit President Trump's business councils after the events of last week (Photo: Evan Vucci, AP)2017-08-18T05:41:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/08/07/is-your-content-legal-a-qa-with-al-tamimis-fiona-robertson/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/hallerandlouis_thelincolnlawyer.jpghallerandlouis_thelincolnlawyerIf your content is in breach of the UAE's laws, you may find yourself in the courthouse (maybe not with Matthew McConaughey however).2017-08-07T09:55:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/07/29/the-business-of-influence-book-review-are-we-ready-for-the-chief-influence-officer/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/influence-scorecard-architecture.pnginfluence-scorecard-architecturehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/six-influence-flows.pngsix-influence-flowshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/the-business-of-influence.jpgSheldrake_Influence_jkt_hi.pdfPhilip Sheldrake's ideas on the subject of influencer marketing and social media should be standard reading for all communicators.2017-07-29T09:25:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/07/24/the-media-the-web-and-influence-a-journalists-response/2017-07-24T04:12:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/07/21/can-we-please-appoint-qualified-comms-people-to-comms-roles/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/people-talking.jpgpeople talking"Did you hear about the time they appointed a banker to head up communications in the White House?"2017-07-21T08:32:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/07/06/how-the-media-industry-can-regain-its-influence-in-todays-social-media-world/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/is-print-dead.jpgIs Print DeadPrint may not be dead in the region, but are there way that the media industry can regain influence lost to social media celebrities? (image source http://abcodigital.com)2017-07-06T13:27:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/06/25/join-me-and-pledge-to-work-with-and-hire-comms-people-on-merit/2017-06-25T12:58:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/06/19/what-pr-training-do-you-want-mepra-to-offer-in-the-middle-east-share-your-thoughts-with-us/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/mepra-logo-cmyk.jpgPrintPrint2017-06-19T05:14:53+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/06/16/stepping-up-with-the-global-alliance-how-do-you-want-the-comms-industry-to-develop/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/global-alliance.pngGlobal Alliance2017-06-16T18:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/06/12/disrupting-the-function-of-ic-global-best-practices-for-todays-internal-communications-from-ic_kollectif/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/disrupting-the-function-of-ic.jpgDisrupting the function of ICThis ebook will help communicators understand the how, what and why of internal communications and what it means for their own work.2017-06-12T19:27:12+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/03/02/media-biases-the-case-of-dmcc-kaloti-and-ernst-young/2017-06-10T06:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/05/26/how-psychology-promotes-organizational-change-a-guide-by-hilary-scarlett/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fight-or-flight.jpgFight Or FlightWhen we feel threatened, we switch to a fight or flight mode. This is especially true during times of change (image source: psychlopedia.wikispaces.com).https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/caveman-change-image.jpg'Not everyone is able to cope with change.'Cavemen in the office? Our brains haven't developed at the same pace as our workplaces (image source: cartoonstock.com)2017-06-12T16:17:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/05/12/step-up-support-the-comms-industry-volunteer-for-the-iabc-emena-board/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/volunteer.jpgVolunteer2017-05-12T04:11:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/04/28/the-end-of-an-era-as-the-dabo-sisters-and-jason-leavy-leave-edelman-dabo/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/dabo-picture.jpgDabo PictureThe D'Abo sisters, Jason Leavy and the whole team at Dabo took on, and often won against, global agencies in the region (picture source: Pinterest) 2017-04-28T10:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/04/21/expats-localization-and-the-need-for-balance/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/img_4375.jpgimg_43752017-04-25T03:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/04/24/the-national-city-7-tv-and-the-quest-to-make-media-profitable-via-digital/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/thenationalnewspaper.jpgThe+National+newspaperBoth The National and City 7 TV will be letting go of many editorial staff as they look to restructure (image source: Arabian Business)2017-04-24T16:55:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/03/19/will-dubais-social-media-business-license-regulate-the-influencer-space/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/social-media-influencers.pngsocial media influencersThere's been little legislation specifically looking at social media selling or influencer marketing across the Gulf2017-03-19T10:27:18+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/03/13/lessons-for-the-pr-industry-from-the-dubai-lynx/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/dubai-lynx-branding-in-asia-696x496.jpgDubai-Lynx-Branding-in-Asia-696x496The Dubai Lynx highlighted the issues that communicators (and their marketing colleagues) will need to face up to2017-03-13T05:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/03/08/the-rise-of-the-khaleeji-woman-as-online-content-creators-part-two/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/purchaseintent.pngPurchaseIntentDigital Ape's research with MENA women underlines the role digital plays in offline purchase intent2017-03-08T03:52:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/03/06/the-rise-of-the-khaleeji-woman-as-online-content-creators-part-one/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/postexample.pngpostexampleWith over 1.2 million followers, the Kuwait-based Instagram account omaziz_kitchen is just one example of many cooking-focused social media accounts in the MENA region.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/purchasing-decision.jpegpurchasing-decisionThe most powerful online driver of purchasing decisions offline is a recommendation by family and friends, followed by cooking channels.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sharingplatforms.pngsharingplatformsInstagram, Snapchat and WhatsApp are the most popular apps for younger audiences when it comes to sharing among women in the MENA region. Facebook is most popular for women aged between 35 and 44.2017-03-06T12:52:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/03/02/do-you-know-your-rights-public-relations-and-the-law/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/scared.jpgscaredYes, I also used to have nightmares about lawyers. But don't worry, they're a friendly bunch, especially if you work agency-side.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/sarah-mohamed_new-600x431.jpgsarah-mohamed_new-600x431Sarah Mohamed is the head of Secret PR and the dynamo behind the PR Pressure event (image source: Campaign Middle East)2017-03-02T17:05:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/02/11/local-heroes-marketings-unconventional-said-baaghil/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/image1.jpgimage12017-02-11T18:05:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/30/local-heroes-the-entrepreneur-osama-natto/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/osamanatto.jpgosamanatto2017-01-30T09:43:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/29/silicon-valley-values-based-communication-reaction-to-the-muslim-visa-ban/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/trumpban.jpgtrumpbanThe executive order temporarily banning immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East has sparked fierce debate among both the public as well as tech-focused corporations in America2017-01-29T11:48:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/22/a-crisis-of-competence-or-character-how-to-understand-and-prepare-for-crisis-basics/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crisisahead.jpgcrisisaheadAre you prepared for the worst? (image source: www.adweek.com)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/timken-crisis-comms-framework.jpgtimken-crisis-comms-framework2017-01-22T11:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/20/recycle-old-news-or-stick-to-brand-values-how-will-firms-deal-with-trump/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/trump-brands.jpgtrump-brandsTrump's Twitter attacks have targeted a number of firms. His behavior may not change when he takes up the Presidency today.2017-01-20T03:32:05+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/13/influencers-the-importance-of-credibility-an-example-from-seaworld-abu-dhabi/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/life-lessons-article-by-khalid-alameri-in-the-national.jpglife-lessons-article-by-khalid-alameri-in-the-nationalWhen choosing influencers, brands and publishers need to ask themselves if the person has the credibility and expertise to influence others.2017-01-13T15:29:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2017/01/04/what-challenges-will-communicators-face-in-2017/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/crystal-ball-ss-1920.jpgcrystal-ball-ss-19202017-01-04T08:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/20/will-saudis-telcos-government-charge-saudi-consumers-to-use-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/saudi_telco_piece.jpgsaudi_telco_pieceSaudi telco operators have apparently met with the national regulator to discuss levying a social media charge on consumers, according to this piece in Al-Watan2016-12-20T10:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/15/guest-post-communication-engagement-and-excellent-customer-service/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/the-avid-engagement-model.jpgthe-avid-engagement-modelThe AVID internal communication engagement model2016-12-15T04:20:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/10/guest-blog-how-to-meet-your-customers-changing-expectations/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/people-on-phones-with-social-media-icon-chalkboard.jpgpeople-on-phones-with-social-media-icon-chalkboardWe've gone from digital natives to mobile natives. As consumer expectations change, how can we communicators remain relevant? (image source: www.mirror.co.uk)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/people-on-mobiles.jpgMultiethnic Group of People Socail Networking at CafeWe've gone from digital natives to mobile natives. As consumer expectations change, how can we communicators remain relevant?2016-12-10T03:18:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/08/guest-post-failing-at-the-basics/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/headdesk-646x363.jpgheaddesk-646x363The anonymous editor really isn't impressed by the lack of communication skills on show on the region's agency side.2016-12-08T13:05:18+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/03/the-science-of-reputation-what-issues-matter-to-stakeholders-and-why/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/reputation-institute-ranking.pngreputation-institute-rankingReputation can both positively and negatively impact on stakeholder behaviourhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/reptrak.pngreptrakThe RepTrak is a data-driven approach to understanding reputation based on a number of metrics2016-12-03T11:42:05+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/01/18/lost-in-the-fog-is-etihads-social-media-crisis-down-to-an-operational-failure/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/etihad_complaints.jpgEtihad_ComplaintsThis is one example of many of the discussions that took place on Facebook between Etihad and its customers following the fog2016-12-03T10:18:35+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/16/stepping-into-the-continents-political-minefield-etihads-independence-day-faux-pas/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/etihad_comments.jpgEtihad_CommentsEtihad's move to wish well to India and not to Pakistan for their respective Independence Days didn't go down well with the airline's Pakistani fanshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/etihad_happy_independence_day_india.jpegEtihad_Happy_Independence_Day_IndiaEtihad's Happy Independence Day message to India... It's a shame Etihad forgot to do the same for Pakistan the day before.2016-12-03T10:16:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/12/01/what-does-the-blocking-of-the-doha-news-website-mean-for-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/qatar-block-618x415.pngqatar-block-618x415Many Qatar-based visitors to the Doha News website will have seen this block message yesterday. No reason has been given for why the news site has been blocked.2016-12-01T11:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/11/26/what-does-the-closure-of-7days-mean-for-the-uaes-print-industry/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/7days.jpg7days7Days was a refreshing change to the region's media landscape. The paper, which is closing for good at the end of December, will be missed by its readers.2016-11-26T04:06:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/11/22/blurring-the-lines-publishers-who-become-content-creators-and-what-it-means-for-the-pr-sector/2016-11-22T16:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/11/12/goodbye-but-not-farewell-to-lisa-welsh/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/lisa-welsh600.jpglisa-welsh600Lisa is a model professional, and she'll be missed in the region's public relations industry (image source: Hill + Knowlton Strategies)2016-11-12T05:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/28/the-need-for-clear-communications-saudis-drive-to-balance-the-books/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/lazy-saudis.jpglazy-saudisSaudi's social media scene has been on fire over the past week due to a number of controversial issues regarding government ministers and officials. This is a news story from the Times on a comment made by a minister regarding Saudi inefficiency.2016-10-28T14:17:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/20/a-lack-of-quality-why-the-comms-industry-needs-a-professional-qualification/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/pr-for-business.jpgpr-for-businessWhy don't we have a standard certification for the PR industry? Isn't it time we change this?2016-10-21T02:22:57+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/16/how-will-snapchats-dubai-opening-change-the-regions-social-media-landscape/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/snapchat-02c-02-592x333.pngsnapchat-02c-02-592x333The Middle East's social media scene is going to get much hotter with Snapchat opening up in Dubai (image source: hashtag-me.com)2016-10-16T10:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/16/what-makes-an-award-winning-communications-campaign/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/mepra-award-winners.jpgmepra-award-winnersThere's nothing better than being recognized for your communications work. Just make sure you're focusing on these three key points.2016-10-16T15:17:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/07/the-agency-client-conundrum-how-to-get-the-best-out-of-your-public-relations-agency/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/working-with-clients-better-untangle-the-web-24-september-2014-1-638.jpgworking-with-clients-better-untangle-the-web-24-september-2014-1-638Working with clients in the region can sometimes be a challenge for agencies. We need to change this (image source: Shamley Productions)2016-10-10T11:36:21+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/08/the-role-communicators-have-in-promoting-sustainability/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/ajman-sustainability-day.jpgajman-sustainability-day2016-10-08T11:24:50+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/10/04/saudi-telecom-boycotts-social-media-%d8%b1%d8%a7%d8%ad_%d9%86%d9%81%d9%84%d8%b3%d9%83%d9%85-and-stock-price-impact/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/stc-stock-price.jpgstc-stock-priceSaudi Telecom's stock price was also hit on Sunday, with an initial fall of 8% (source: Google Finance)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/stc-followers.jpgstc-followersSaudi Telecom's Twitter account @STC_KSA lost over 140,000 followers in the space of two days as boycott calls spread (source: Twitter Count).2016-10-04T12:20:44+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/09/28/caroline-sapriel-and-a-masterclass-in-crisis-communications/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/bcp-copy1.jpgbcp-copy1CS&A's integrated business contingency framework seeks to explain how communications and stakeholder management can support organizations in a crisis, through every stage of a crisis.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cm-ladder-copy.jpgcm-ladder-copyCS&A's crisis management culture ladder maps out where organizations are in terms of their ability to manage and learn from a crisis. At the bottom are organizations who essentially don't care as long as they're not caught; at the top are organizations who thrive on and grow with every crisis they encounter. Where are you at?2016-09-28T15:34:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/09/22/snapchat-and-what-it-offers-communicators/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/6s-snapchat-sponsored-geofilter.png6s-snapchat-sponsored-geofilterSnapchat Geofilters give Snapchatters the option of branding their Snap with your location-specific messaging. Check this out this filter from Yankee Stadium courtesy of 6S Marketinghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/taco-bell-filter.pngtaco-bell-filterThe Taco Bell Sponsored Lens was the most popular in the app's history, and was used by millions of Snapchatters.2016-10-10T03:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/09/13/ciprelection-what-do-the-ciprs-international-members-want/2016-09-13T06:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/09/08/cipr-and-why-i-want-to-speak-up-for-international-members/2016-09-08T06:56:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/09/05/the-need-to-move-comms-past-window-dressing-adopting-a-standard-certification-for-comms/2016-09-05T18:30:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/08/31/wadds-on-uncertainty-and-life-in-the-uk-post-brexit/2016-08-31T02:52:18+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/08/28/two-thirds-of-uae-residents-will-take-advice-from-social-media-influencers-on-a-purchase-apparently/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/infographic-english.jpgBPG Social Media Influencer infographicBPG's research has found that over two thirds of UAE consumers will take advice from social media influencers before they buy. But what does this really mean?2016-08-29T05:38:45+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/08/27/birth-of-digital-influencers-death-of-true-journalism-whos-to-blame/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/img_3817.pngimg_38172016-09-06T11:24:02+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/08/21/how-to-fundraise-in-dubai-legally/2023-10-23T14:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/08/13/whatsapp-and-why-communicators-should-care-about-dark-social-at-least-in-a-crisis/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/whatsapp.jpgWhatsappWhen it comes to harmful materials, WhatsApp should be a key source of concern for communicators in the Gulfhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/am_i_prepared_for_a_crisis.jpgAm_I_prepared_for_a_crisisOn the left, the question asked was, "I believe my organization is prepared for a social media crisis." On the right, the question asked was, "I prepared my organization is prepared for a crisis spread on WhatsApp."https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/how_many_times_whatsapp_crisis.jpgHow_many_times_WhatsApp_crisisThe majority of comms practitioners have not seen a crisis spread over WhatsApp in the past 12 monthshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/social_media_usage_in_a_crisis.jpgSocial_Media_Usage_in_a_crisisTwitter and Facebook are the two most popular social media channels during a crisishttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/social_media_usage.jpgSocial_Media_UsageOpen platforms are the most popular among communicators. Dark social platforms are less popular.2016-08-20T10:34:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/30/the-real-entrepreneur-of-the-week-series-a-sit-down-with-shelina-jokhiya/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/shelina-half-profile-col.jpgShelina Jokhiya profile pictureShelina Jokhiya went from head of legal for a global FMCG to a solopreneur as she set up her business Decluttr Me2016-07-31T18:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/25/the-best-and-worst-of-media-in-the-uae/2016-07-25T11:31:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/15/pokemon-go-and-the-middle-east-advertiser-brand-and-consumer-reactions-to-the-global-craze/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dominos_pizza_pokemon1.jpgDominos_Pizza_PokemonDominos Pizza's efforts to use Pokemon as part of marketing were called into question by one user, who claimed Pokemon were tools of the devil against Islam. The user told Dominos to change its marketing or risk angering the public.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/dominos_pizza_pokemon.jpgDominos_Pizza_PokemonDominos Pizza's efforts to use Pokemon as part of marketing were called into question by one user, who claimed Pokemon were tools of the devil against Islam. The user told Dominos to change its marketing or risk angering the public.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pokemon-cartoon-jabertoon.jpgPokemon cartoon JabertoonSaudi cartoonist Abdullah Jaber came up with this image of how game players are so engrossed in the game that they don't notice their surroundingshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/masjid_pokemon_cartoon.jpgMasjid_Pokemon_cartoonWith his phone in his hand and an image of a Pokemon monster on the screen, the caption reads, "finally we see you at the Mosque." (image thanks to Yaser Al Amoudi)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pokemon_on_the_front_lines.jpgPokemon_on_the_front_linesThis image is apparently from the front lines in Iraq, which probably isn't the safest place to hunt Pokemonhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/pokemon_on_kunafa.jpgPokemon_on_KunafaIt's enough to put you off your dessert! A Pokemon on top of a plate of Kunafe (image thanks to Samer Batter).https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/jo_tourism_ad.jpgJo_Tourism_AdEven Jordan's Ministry of Tourism has jumped on the Pokemon Go craze, to get visitors to go and take a look at Amman's Citadelhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/careem_pokemon_ad.jpgCareem_Pokemon_adThe UAE-headquartered cab hailing service Careem has leveraged Pokemon Go to promote its service and give gamers a discounthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/stc_pokemon_advert.jpgSTC_Pokemon_AdvertSaudi Telecom ran this artwork the same day as Zain's ad. The ad says, "with our network we guarantee you'll be able to catch'em all, but we can't guarantee where!"https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/zain_pokemon_ad.jpegZain_Pokemon_AdSaudi telco Zain became the first household brand to use Pokemon Go when it ran this advert across its social media channels early this week.2016-07-15T16:28:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/10/out-with-the-old-social-media-in-with-the-new-twitter-facebook-supposedly-declining-snapchat-and-whatsapp-on-the-rise-across-mena/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/what-are-you-using-social-media-for-question.pngWhat are you using social media for questionThe overwhelming reason for using social media on most channels is to communicate with friend and familyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/users-of-instant-messaging-services.pngUsers of instant messaging servicesWhatsApp is by far the most popular social messaging service, particularly among older usershttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/social_media_use_middle_east.pngSocial_Media_Use_Middle_EastThe survey by Northwestern University in Qatar shows a general decline in usage of Facebook and Twitter, along with an uptake for Instagram2016-07-11T05:30:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/09/twitter-and-the-need-to-tackle-automated-political-hate-in-the-middle-east/2016-07-09T06:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/03/the-importance-of-reputation-the-examples-of-mubadala-and-ipic/2016-07-03T13:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/07/03/what-can-brexit-tell-us-about-the-importance-of-listening-to-communications/2016-07-03T06:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/06/12/what-does-instagrams-appointment-of-a-uae-agency-say-about-how-outsiders-understand-the-region/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/instariyadh-sustg-300x262.pnginstariyadh-sustg-300x262Instagram has been a huge hit in Saudi, especially among the Kingdom's youth. How will Instagram's comms team reach out to these groups? (image source: http://sustg.com/)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/instagram_saudi.jpgInstagram_SaudiInstagram has been a huge hit in Saudi, especially among the Kingdom's youth. How will Instagram's comms team reach out to these groups?2016-06-13T11:34:26+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/06/06/the-state-of-the-pr-industry-in-south-africa-key-trends-shaping-business-communications/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/barriers-to-social-media-in-southern-africa.jpgBarriers to social media in Southern Africahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/most-popular-social-networks-in-africa.jpgMost popular social networks in AfricaThese are the most popular social networks among the communicators surveyed in Sub-Saharan Africahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/reporting-lines-african-communicators.jpgReporting lines African communicatorsNearly half of South African communicators surveyed said they report into the most important executive in their organizationhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/top-five-business-challenges-in-africa.jpgTop five business challenges in AfricaThe top five challenges for African communicators say much about how the industry is changinghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/outsourcing-communications-in-africa.jpgOutsourcing communications in AfricaThere's a great deal of scope for agencies to further their consultancy role with African corporations2016-06-06T10:51:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/06/04/departing-but-not-goodbye-fida-chaaban-and-frank-kane-step-down-from-the-entrepreneur-and-the-national/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/frank_fida.jpgFrank_FidaFrank Kane (left), and Fida Chaaban have left their marks on the UAE's media scene.2016-06-04T04:57:07+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/31/ramadan-and-the-impact-of-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/mena-youtube-ramadan-viewership.jpgMENA YouTube Ramadan viewershipYouTube viewership during Ramadan changes dramatically as you can see from this internal Google datahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/tweets-ramadan.jpgTweets RamadanThe number of Tweets during Ramadan in 2015 based on Twitter's own internal statistics2016-05-31T01:47:50+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/26/bigger-better-and-smarter-how-the-middle-easts-pr-industry-rates-its-performance-development-in-20152016/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/20.jpg20%A fifth of respondents claimed they were world class. Would you agree?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/media-relations.jpgMedia RelationsThe Benchmark survey looked at communications practice areas. The results suggest media relations will soon be replaced by social media as the top communications priority.2016-05-26T01:09:44+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/23/working-mothers-and-the-gulf-will-efforts-to-promote-flexible-working-and-gender-diversity-be-a-game-changer-for-the-regions-women-and-economy/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/felice-hurst.pngFelice HurstFelice Hurst, a board member of the 30% Club in the Gulf, wants to see more female executives sitting on the boards of the region's businesseshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/helen-mcguire.jpgHelen McGuireHopscotch's Helen McGuire's own experiences as a career professional who took time out have inspired her to help other women in the Gulfhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/louisekarim.jpgLouise KarimMums@Work's Louise Karim (pictured on the right) aims to create a community that will help get moms back into the workplacehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/workingmoms.jpgworkingmomsWill the region's businesses embrace mom-friendly policies?2016-05-25T05:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/11/whats-in-a-word-coverage-of-saudi-oil-minister-ali-al-naimis-departure-by-newswire-media-and-social-media-reactions/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/wsj-coverage.jpgWSJ coveragehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/reuters-coverage.jpgReuters coveragehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/afp-naimi-coverage.jpgAFP Naimi coveragehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/bloomberg-coverage.jpgBloomberg Coverage2016-05-11T07:36:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/06/jailed-for-switching-identities-for-access-to-an-event-what-pr-practitioners-need-to-be-aware-of/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/summit_access_row.jpgSummit_Access_RowSeven people working in or for PR agencies were jailed for three years for switching security cards during WFES.2016-05-06T11:16:07+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/05/01/keep-calm-say-nothing-qnbs-response-to-the-customer-data-hack-crisis/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/qnb-reputation.jpgQNB reputationQatar National Bank's reputation has literally gone down like the Titanic according to this visual from a reader of Doha News (source: Doha News)2016-07-14T06:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/04/26/taylor-bennetts-kate-hamilton-baily-on-what-executives-are-looking-for-when-it-comes-to-top-communicators/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/kateimage.jpgKateImageReputation management and internal communications are two skill-sets in demand, according to Kate Hamilton-Baily2016-04-26T16:38:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/04/24/does-the-bloomberg-deal-with-adgm-impact-its-impartiality-or-not/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/abu-dhabi-global-market.jpgAbu Dhabi Global MarketDoes this deal mean something for Bloomberg's journalistic impartiality in the region?2016-04-24T08:53:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/04/17/whats-customer-service-etisalat-and-its-inability-to-put-customers-first/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/frustrated-with-job-boards.jpgEtisalat makes me want to punch my laptopEtisalat never ceases to transform me into a mass of seething rage and frustration thanks to its inability to do anything right for its consumers2017-01-17T10:11:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/03/27/is-a-lack-of-arabic-content-and-low-digital-spending-a-challenge-or-opportunity-for-mena-marketers/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/online-spending-in-the-mena-region.pngOnline spending in the MENA regionThis chart tracks approximate online spending from 2010 to 2015 both in terms of revenues as well as a percentage of total ad spending.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/presence-of-arabic-language-among-50-most-visited-websites.pngPresence of Arabic language among 50 most visited websitesThe research surveyed the 50 most visited websites in each country to understand how Arabic was used.2016-03-27T07:10:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/03/23/rein-in-or-let-loose-how-should-an-in-house-communicator-behave-with-media-friendly-colleagues/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/reel-them-in.jpgReel them inAs an in-house communicator, would you reel an experienced colleague in or trust them to communicate well? (image source: http://www.questionpro.com/)2016-03-23T19:38:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/03/10/how-do-you-make-a-whole-country-hate-a-child-focused-health-intervention-programme-ask-nido/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/facebook-status-update-nido.pngFacebook status update NidoWe've had enough of Nido!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/d30b574b-9296-4a7e-8159-9be226b18d1f.pngd30b574b-9296-4a7e-8159-9be226b18d1f2016-03-10T13:52:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/02/22/lessons-from-west-africa-the-need-to-move-beyond-media-relations-and-other-observations/2016-02-22T20:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/02/19/lessons-on-media-relations-and-transparency-from-the-world-government-summit/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/world-government-summit.jpgWorld Government SummitDubai's World Government Summit has become a global event for government employees and is closely followed by the media (image source: Trade Arabia)2016-02-19T06:32:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/02/16/whod-be-a-social-media-manager-theregos-soukonwheels-and-a-teeny-twitter-meltdown/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/social-media-meltdown-1-638.jpgsocial-media-meltdown-1-638https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/that_tweet.jpgThat_TweetHow not to win friends and influence people online...2016-02-16T06:50:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/02/02/executives-promising-to-go-naked-on-television-cobones-pr-stunt-and-the-address-post-crisis-crisis/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/paul-kenny-cobone.jpgPaul-Kenny-CobonePaul Kenny's fake PR release for Cobone, Ziad El Chaar naked on TV and Emaar's ongoing issues following the Address fire made this week an interesting one for media in the UAE (image source: Arabian Gazette)2016-02-02T02:11:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/01/25/snapchat-messi-and-jail-the-story-of-how-a-dubai-cop-breached-the-cybercrime-law/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/snapchat-behind-bars.pngSnapchat behind barsWill this official be behind bars for a video he took of Messi's passport? (picture courtesy of Hilary Clinton's Twitter feed)2016-01-25T05:19:46+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/01/01/how-three-people-and-one-needanaddress-hashtag-came-together-to-support-those-in-need-after-the-address-fire/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/dubai-address-hotel-fire.jpgdubai-address-hotel-firehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/img_3421.jpegimg_3421https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-dubai-fire.jpgThe Dubai FireThe image from Twitter account @lovindubai gives an idea of the devastation caused by the fire last nighthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/total-impressions-needanaddress.jpgTotal impressions #NeedAnAddressThese stats from Keyhole, after the campaign started, shows how people wanted to contribute to support others following the fire2016-01-15T20:26:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2016/01/11/the-fire-the-selfie-and-prison-why-you-should-care-about-what-your-friends-say-online/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/the-address-selfie-image.pngThe Address Selfie imageWas this inappropriate? Most certainly. But what could get you jailed is not just a picture that is of poor taste, but rather the comments your friends make.2016-01-11T02:32:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/23/why-do-middle-east-executives-not-blog-and-five-reasons-for-starting-a-corporate-blog-today/2016-01-06T10:46:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/12/26/what-does-authenticity-mean-in-the-gulf/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/be-real-with-yourself.jpgAre you being authentic? And what does authenticity mean to us in the Gulf?2015-12-26T18:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/12/21/flip-flopping-during-a-crisis-how-damacs-handling-of-the-trump-backlash-has-proved-costly/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/damac-signage-disappears1.jpgDamac-Signage disappearsFirst you don't see it, then you do. Damac initially removed Trump's name after his comments on Muslims, only to restore it a couple of days after (top photo by Reuters/bottom photo by Rahul Gajjar of Khaleej Times)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/damac-signage-disappears.jpgDamac-Signage disappearsNhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/damac_shareprice_one_month.jpgDamac_shareprice_one_monthDamac's share price fell after the initial outcry. The share price has also fallen following Damac's attempts to repair the reputational damage through the rental incentive promise.2015-12-21T05:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/12/16/innovation-data-and-control-squaring-the-circle-in-dubai/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/policy_practice_sign_image.jpgpolicy_practice_sign_imageCan governments in the Middle East find a way to balance control with innovation and access to data?2015-12-16T02:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/12/09/when-should-brands-step-away-from-a-toxic-celebrity-the-trump-effect/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/donald-trump.jpgDonald Trump mouths off againThe Trump is known for his outspoken views, but what damage have his latest rants done to brands in the Gulf?2015-12-10T02:36:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/11/25/innovation-and-the-need-to-think-simply/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/children-with-hands-up-cropped.jpgChildren-with-hands-up-croppedInnovation starts with the ability to ask a question2015-11-25T09:37:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/11/19/how-did-facebook-fail-with-its-safety-check-in-emerging-markets/2015-11-19T06:54:09+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/11/07/more-media-launches-in-the-gulf-newsweek-middle-east-and-inc/2015-11-09T14:11:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/11/05/local-insights-the-uaes-media-coverage-of-the-conflict-in-yemen/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/uae-yemen-image.jpgUAE Yemen imageThe conflict in Yemen and the UAE's involvement has helped to bring the community together, according to Emirati editors (image source: vocativ.com)2015-11-05T12:58:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/29/my-first-test-drive-getting-to-grips-with-the-family-oriented-chevrolet-traverse/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-chevrolet-traverse-4.jpegThe Chevy's boot spaceThe Traverse has oodles of room in the back. The pram fitted in easily alongside all of the weekly shoppinghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-chevrolet-traverse-2.jpegThe Chevrolet Traverse driver's seatI enjoyed all of the tech in the Traverse and how its layout was convenient for me as a driverhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-chevrolet-traverse-7.jpegChevrolet TraverseNo, this isn't me parking in Jebel Ali. But the Traverse handled itself well when I had to go off the tarmachttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/2015-chevrolet-traverse-3.jpegChevrolet Traverse central panel displayThe Traverse's panel display was crisp and easy to use. The GPS handled Dubai's road network with ease.2015-10-29T02:05:39+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/27/mcdonalds-saudi-and-the-saudi-national-who-was-arrested-a-lesson-in-virality-and-crisis-comms/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/abdulrahman-and-the-tweets.jpgAbdulrahman and the TweetsAbdulrahman tweeted his surprise at how the restaurant could have opened so soon after its closure for an alleged health violationhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/cockroach-in-the-cola.jpgCockroach in the Cola!This was the initial tweet from Abdulrahman on the 19th of October with the alleged cockroach in the cuphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3148.jpgAbdulrahman is challenged by McDonaldsAbdulrahman shared on Twitter the news that McDonalds had made an allegation of defamation against him. Defamation is a criminal offense in Saudi Arabiahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3149.jpgAbdulrahman in jailThe Saudi at the center of the allegation was even tweeting as he was being held by police for defamationhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3151.jpgMcDonalds statement on the issueMcDonalds issued a statement https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_3152.jpgMcDonalds parodied in the local mediaMakkah Daily's Abdullah Bin Jaber parodied the story in typical fashion by lampooning McDonalds for their actions2015-10-28T05:23:25+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/26/the-gulfs-push-to-improve-its-image-why-actions-speak-louder-than-words/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/the_gulfs_foreign_ministers.jpgThe_Gulf's_Foreign_MinistersThe Gulf's foreign ministers have worked hard to change perceptions of the region abroad. But is there a simpler solution?2015-10-26T05:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/21/the-real-etisalatchallenge-where-are-the-eglobe-cards/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/eglobecard-page.jpgeGlobeCard pageDo you know about the eGlobe card and where to find it? Is this the real #EtisalatChallenge?2015-10-21T16:55:00+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/16/me-my-wife-and-our-baby-a-personal-story-of-how-the-gulf-is-letting-down-its-women-by-denying-their-children-the-right-to-nationality/2015-10-16T07:23:01+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/10/10/a-look-into-how-online-behaviour-is-changing-in-saudi-from-the-online-project/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/average_saudi_user_sara.jpgAverage_Saudi_User_SaraYour average Saudi Instagram user is female and enjoys following social issues as well as fashionhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/average_saudi_user_ahmad.jpgAverage_Saudi_User_AhmadYour average Saudi Tweeter is most active at night and engages most with text Tweetshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/average_saudi_user_mohamed.jpgAverage_Saudi_User_MohamedBased on The Online Project's research Mohamed is your average Saudi Facebook user2015-10-10T10:54:27+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/09/23/the-middle-easts-love-for-instagram-including-its-adverts/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/instagram_penetration_in_middle_east.jpgInstagram_Penetration_In_Middle_EastThis graph shows penetration levels and approximate user numbers for several markets across MENA. The statistics https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/souq-instagram-advert.jpgSouq Instagram advertSouq's Instagram advert was the first to be seen by Middle East users of the app2015-09-23T09:59:12+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/09/12/getting-engagement-right-zain-kuwaits-we-know-you-well-ads/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/zain_we_know_you.jpgZain_We_Know_YouZain's We Know You Well ads poke fun at Kuwaitis in a way that they themselves recognize2015-09-12T09:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/09/09/trying-something-new-the-parenting-game/2015-10-05T05:55:38+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/09/03/aylankurdi-the-image-that-has-defined-the-refugee-tragedy-and-what-you-can-do-to-help/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/syrian-refugee-boy-turkey.jpgsyrian-refugee-boy-turkeyA Turkish police officer carries the body of three year old Alyan Kurdi who drowned yesterday after the dinghy he and his parents were in sank in the Aegean sea. The family, which is from Kobane in Syria, was seeking asylum in Europe.2015-09-03T11:05:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/30/the-ups-and-downs-of-periscope-in-the-uae/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/twitter-periscope.jpgtwitter-periscopeIt was a case of down Periscope last week in the UAE2015-08-30T00:23:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/20/how-investigative-journalism-encourages-debate-the-case-of-apple-and-bloomberg/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/applebloombergscoop.jpgAppleBloombergScoopBloomberg's scoop on Apple's ownership structure in the UAE was an example of investigative journalism that we often sorely miss in the Gulf2015-08-20T12:05:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/15/how-to-control-the-message-egyptian-style/2015-08-15T09:16:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/13/old-news-new-news-the-strange-tale-of-how-the-ten-year-old-drowning-daughter-story-was-reported-as-recent-news/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/dailymailstory.pngDailyMailStoryThe Daily Mail was one of several UK-based publications to fail to fact-check the original story which was published in Emirates 24/72015-08-13T05:51:00+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/04/social-media-crises-lebanons-fransabank-and-the-email-banning-employees-from-attending-friday-prayers/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-second-fransabank-statement.jpgThe Second Fransabank StatementWhich was followed by a second statement from Fransabank, this time on an official letterheadhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-first-fransabank-statement.jpgThe First Fransabank StatementThis was the first response from Fransabank on the email leak.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/the-fransabank-email.jpgThe Fransabank emailThis is a copy of the email allegedly written by a Fransabank employee and then leaked to the net2015-08-04T06:54:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/08/01/how-saudis-consumers-took-on-saudi-telecom-and-influenced-the-government-%d9%85%d8%b7%d9%84%d8%a8-%d8%b4%d8%b9%d8%a8-stc-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%ab%d9%88%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%b6%d8%af/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/bed8677efe7d92b3bba320c858d077f7.jpgDr Suwaiel's tweet back in MarchSaudi's Minister for Telecommunication, Dr AlSuwaiel, has previously tweeted about the need to improve services in Saudi Arabia.2015-08-01T05:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/28/discrimination-verbal-assaults-and-the-internet-is-the-uae-doing-more-harm-than-good-to-its-brand/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/the-cell.pngthe cellIs the UAE risking its well-earned reputation as a country that we all love by arresting and jailing those who fall foul of its legal code?2015-07-28T11:31:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/26/did-arabian-business-get-hoodwinked-by-the-arab-worlds-most-intelligent-person/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/arabian_business_and_the_arab_genius_cover.jpgArabian_Business_and_the_Arab_Genius_CoverDid Arabian Business fully fact check Dr Manahel's credentials before publishing this interview?2015-08-02T00:52:35+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/18/the-definition-of-nobness-the-uae-social-media-defamation-and-differing-views-from-the-gulf/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/king_nobness.jpgKing_NobnessThis is the post which got Magi deported. Magi claimed that nobness referred to an Australian term for the elite, rather than the English insult2015-07-18T14:27:07+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/15/snapchat-and-its-attempts-to-win-over-the-middle-east-mecca_live-and-westbanklive/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mecca_live_snapchat.jpgMecca_Live_Snapchat#Mecca_Live has proved to be a winner with both Muslims and non-Muslims around the globehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mecca_live_tweets.jpgMecca_Live_tweetsA sample of tweets around the #Mecca_Live hashtag2015-07-15T12:15:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/12/coca-cola-tackling-prejudice-swapping-television-advertising-for-digital-and-csr-this-ramadan/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/labels-are-for-cans.jpgLabels are for cansIs Coca-Cola's anti-prejudice message a winner this Ramadan?2015-07-12T22:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/11/how-the-worlds-media-was-pranked-by-paris-hilton-ramez-galal-and-that-plane-crash-stunt/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/paris-hilton-plane-crash-prank-egyptian-ramez-galal.jpgParis-Hilton-Plane-Crash-Prank-Egyptian-Ramez-GalalWas Paris in on the prank? Or did she have no idea what was going on?2015-07-11T04:56:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/07/03/the-hulk-cairo-living-and-a-mountain-view-the-unique-world-of-egyptian-advertising/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/mountainviewhulkadvert.jpgMountainViewHulkAdvertAnyone who has experienced life in Cairo will be able to understand this copy2015-07-03T08:20:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/30/has-social-media-overtaken-the-news-cycle-the-story-of-the-kuwait-mosque-bombing/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/90e4ad5619147f7488b8c0edb5776b5c.jpgAn image from inside the mosque after the explosionOne of the images from inside the mosque after the explosion which was shared by Whatsapphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/f48fd39738a6700d314d97229f891de6.jpgA list of those who died due to the bombing in KuwaitA list of those who died due to the bombing in Kuwaithttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/f925c57d5887bfbe56beb36e0331f1ef.jpgThe moment the suicide bomber enters the MosqueThe moment the suicide bomber enters the Mosquehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/c0e2d4218b3efbf4a9db705bb4401005.jpgMoments after the blastMoments after the blast, a scene captured from inside the Imam Sadiq mosquehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/2a0c8129e1ebe5dbca25674076cf810a.jpgA message shared about the bomberThe message put right incorrect reports on Al Jazeera Arabic about the name and image of the suspected bomberhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/25758c9fc3aef5464dd9d36bc6228350.jpgAn image of a wounded worshipperAn image of a wounded worshipper taken outside the mosque2015-06-30T15:22:09+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/26/a-hijab-bacon-and-mcdonalds-breakfasts-the-wonderful-world-of-ramadan-advertising/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/ramadan_mubarak_image_tesci.jpgRamadan_mubarak_image_TescoTesco has been pilloried on social media for selling smokey bacon-flavoured Pringles as part of a Ramadan promotion2015-06-28T09:42:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/19/first-the-kama-sutra-pictures-and-then-the-2022-gcc-media-resolution-what-is-happening-to-qatars-media-scene/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/the-image-published-in-alsharq.jpgThe image published in AlSharqAl Sharq's choice of imagery for henna tattoos really couldn't have been worse. But where did they find the image?2015-06-19T07:14:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/07/arab-news-molouk-ba-isa-the-axact-scandal-and-how-the-arab-media-lost-a-world-exclusive-in-2009/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/axact_image.jpgAxact_imageMolouk Ba-Isa broke the Axact story five years before the New York Times. And then her story was pulled by the management of Arab News two weeks after it was published (image source: Saudi Gazette)2015-06-16T12:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/13/will-etihads-use-of-twitter-for-premium-customer-communications-take-off/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/etihad_premium_service.jpgEtihad_Premium_ServiceEtihad's Premium Twitter account is an exclusive account just for Etihad's Gold customers. Is Twitter the right channel for reaching out to premium customers however?2015-06-13T18:39:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/12/a-mclaren-and-bentley-for-the-masses-in-the-uae-should-luxury-go-mainstream/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/mclaren-12-discount-advert-e1434076394513.jpgMcLaren 12 discount advertDo you have a spare 10,000 Dirhams to spare a month? Why not buy a McLaren supercar?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/bentley_offer_discount.jpgBentley_offer_discountWhat does this sort of offer do to a brand such as Bentley? Does it help or harm the brand in the eyes of Bentley's original target audience?2015-06-14T04:54:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/06/05/for-the-love-of-ice-cream-is-dubais-car-plate-logo-inspired-by-baskin-robbins/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/baskinrobbins.pngBaskinRobbins!And then there's this, the world-famous Baskin Robbins logo which can be seen in every mall across the Gulf (and Dubai)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/dubai_logo.jpgdubai_logoThe new Dubai car plate logo has proved popular, but does it bear any resemblance to...2015-06-07T13:47:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/23/one-day-withoutshoes-how-toms-is-getting-consumer-sustainability-spot-on/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/one-day-without-shoes.jpgOne Day Without ShoesTOMS' sustainability strategy is simple to understand, its aligned to the business, and it's designed with consumers - and social media - in mind2015-05-23T03:15:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/22/not-the-headline-one-hopes-for-migrant-workers-trespassing-and-qatars-bbc-own-goal/2015-05-22T16:11:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/15/periscope-meerkat-and-why-communicators-should-be-live-streaming-events/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/meerkatperiscope.jpgmeerkatperiscopeAre you going to make the most of live-streaming services such as Meerkat (left) or Periscope to better communicate your story?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/meerkat-periscope.jpgmeerkat-periscope2015-05-15T12:06:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/13/did-khaleejtimes-break-the-uaes-defamation-law-with-the-muwatana-video/2015-05-13T05:22:01+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/12/when-is-a-brand-celebrity-engagement-toxic-the-etihad-and-landmark-stories/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/brand_ambassadors_etihad_splash.jpgBrand_ambassadors_Etihad_SplashHave brand associations between Kidman and Etihad and Khan and Splash helped or hindered their respective brands?2015-05-12T13:28:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/09/the-dabo-edelman-deal-and-what-it-means-for-the-gulfs-communications-industry/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/edelman-dabo-and-co.jpgEdelman-Dabo-and-CoWhat does the Dabo-Edelman deal mean for the region's PR industry?2015-05-09T15:43:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/08/hashtag-hijacking-and-the-need-for-authenticity-the-etisalatchallenge/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/etisalatchallenge.pngEtisalatChallengeAre you ready for the #EtisalatChallenge?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/57c369ba010d9e1cce0bb92ac7a7bdef.jpgMythael Al Ali and EtisalatBut now Emirati social media celebrity Mthayel Al Ali is also an Etisalat fanhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/c69be28e8fc1b47fd8d903e2f13a3865.jpgMthayel Al Ali and her support for DuEmirati social media celebrity Mthayel Al Ali was a Du supporterhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/74daa4e107bad79b7926e7ed267f11a6.jpgSherif Fayed and DuEgyptian footballer and model Sherif Fayed was part of Du's marketing before his switch to Etisalathttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/d5e2642692d41264bf9476b354b397d9.jpgDiala Ali supports DuBefore her support for the #EtisalatChallenge UAE media personality Diala Ali was a Du supporter.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/8a646dcdd0653c596a47bc55a6ba3f86.jpgSherif Fayed and #Etisalat ChallengeEgyptian footballer and model Sherif Fayed is also a fan of green as he shifts to #EtisalatChallengehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/83ee9367c2a1c6d4f4fc0d1ab5804711.jpgDiala Ali and #EtisalatChallengeFrom blue to green - UAE media personality Diala Ali shows her support for the #Etisalat Challenge2015-05-19T12:40:31+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/05/06/did-skydive-dubai-do-enough-communications-following-the-tragic-death-of-skydiver-majed-al-shuaiby/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/skydive-dubai.jpgSkydive DubaiWas the statement from Skydive Dubai enough or could they have done more?2015-05-07T11:50:09+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/04/24/the-gulfs-communications-sector-and-the-challenge-for-authenticity/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/authentic_seal.jpgAuthentic_sealIs the communications industry in the Gulf authentic enough?2015-04-25T16:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/04/04/the-national-and-how-it-finally-got-the-saayidat-gas-blast-story-right/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/saadiayt_beach_residences_flat.jpgSaadiayt_Beach_Residences_flatThe money picture of the gas blast flat was captured on the second day by The National (image source: The National)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/the_national_saadiyat_first_story.jpgThe_National_Saadiyat_first_storyThe National's first story on the Saadiyat gas blast was quick to print but important details were wrong2015-04-13T08:34:39+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/04/03/how-to-destroy-a-brand-through-poor-communications-the-nakheel-example/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/nakheel_flags.jpgNakheel_flagshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/nakheel-comment.jpgNakheel commentA comment from a not-very-happy Nakheel property resident on the Palm2015-04-03T16:13:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/28/horyou-and-how-one-website-is-looking-to-bring-corporates-charities-and-volunteers-together/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/horyou.jpgHoryouHoryou is a platform for social good for corporates, charities and the general public. If you have an idea you'd like to share or you'd like to volunteer go to www.horyou.com.2015-03-28T05:13:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/21/obama-and-netanyahu-reach-out-to-the-masses-how-the-net-helps-as-well-as-hinders-the-message/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/ytthumb.pngYtThumbPoliticians who use digital for their messaging need to remember that once it's online, it's there forever (image source: YouTube)2015-03-21T03:48:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/18/do-you-want-to-know-more-about-social-media-in-the-middle-east-download-the-tns-arabsmis-report-here/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/socialmediaiconcollage.pngSocial Media Icon collageDo you not know where to start when it comes to social media and the Middle East? This report may be your answer (image source: http://blue16media.com)2015-03-18T18:26:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/15/when-it-comes-to-social-media-advertising-and-the-middle-east-why-dont-we-have-any-ethics/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/social-media-business-ethics.jpgGot ethics?The region loves social media, but it's influencers and advertisers are less keen to say when a post is paid for (image source: www.business2community.com)2015-03-15T07:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/04/learning-about-a-local-community-humans-of-bahrain/2015-03-04T09:44:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/03/01/educating-the-gulf-on-our-humanity-through-social-video-examples-from-bahrain-saudi-and-the-uae/2015-03-01T10:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/27/the-gulfs-new-social-media-hybrids-and-the-success-of-maxofarabia/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/maxofarabia-on-instagram_-e2809cd8a7d984d981-d985d8a8d8b1d988d983-d984d8a3d8bad984d989-d8a3d8aed988d88c-d8a7d8aad985d986d989-d984d983-d8add98a.jpg'MaxOfArabia on Instagram_ “الف مبروك لأغلى أخو، اتمنى لك حياه سعيدة و تستاهل كل خير_ Yesterday was beautiful, and the start of what I pray is a happy new chapter for one of tMax even looks good in a thob - here at a wedding in Riyadhhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/maxofarabia-on-instagram_-e2809chuge-thanks-to-hooralq-for-the-invitation-to-sharjahart-a-great-evening-spent-in-one-of-my-favorite-cities-surrounded-by-creativity.jpg'MaxOfArabia on Instagram_ “Huge thanks to @hooralq for the invitation to @sharjahart - a great evening spent in one of my favorite cities, surrounded by creativityHuge thanks to @hooralq for the invitation to @sharjahart - a great evening spent in one of my favorite cities, surrounded by creativity, with some of my favorite people - #Sharjah #SharjahArthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/maxofarabia-on-instagram_-e2809cd8b5d8a8d8a7d8ad-d8a7d984d986d8a7d982d8a9-e29881efb88fe29881efb88fe29881efb88ff09f91b1f09f90aae29881efb88f.jpgMaxOfArabia on Instagram_ “صباح الناقة ☁️☁️☁️👱🐪☁️☁️☁️ Good morningA good morning from Max's trip into the desert on the trails in the UAE2015-02-27T16:40:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/25/are-you-in-need-of-a-creativemorning-dubais-latest-addition-to-the-media-industry/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/nayla-al-khaja-and-omar-al-busaidy-talk-about-getting-ugly.jpgNayla Al Khaja and Omar Al Busaidy talk about getting ugly!In January the audience was hooked on the talks given by Nayla Al Khaja and Omar Al Busaidy and their views on getting ugly!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-glass-bowl.jpgThe glass bowl!The glass bowl at Creative Mornings Dubai. The event is all about sharing ideas and learning about new insights.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/the-dream-team-at-creative-mornings-dubai.jpgThe dream team at Creative Mornings DubaiThe dream team at Creative Mornings Dubai! James is in the colorful shirt.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/creativemorningslogo.jpgCreativeMorningslogoCreative Mornings Dubai is the latest (and greatest) addition to the creative industry in the city2015-02-25T12:11:46+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/23/the-launch-of-linkedin-arabic-did-linkedin-miss-a-messaging-opportunity/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/linkedin-in-arabic_arabic.jpglinkedin-in-arabic_arabicLinkedIn's user base in the Middle East and North Africa is detailed in this infographic (in Arabic)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/linkedin-in-arabic_english.jpglinkedin-in-arabic_englishLinkedIn's user base in the Middle East and North Africa is detailed in this infographic (in English)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/saudi-and-uae-contrasts.jpgSaudi and UAE contrastsIf you're going to do Arabic where would you choose? Dubai or Riyadh? (image source: Reuters)2015-03-14T16:00:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/20/what-not-to-say-on-live-tv-qatar-airways-ceo-and-the-bull-comment-on-cnn-money/2015-02-26T13:22:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/08/the-truthbetold-how-saudis-uturn-and-omarhuss-are-tackling-taboos-through-social-media/2015-02-08T04:03:53+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/06/is-dubai_360-a-work-of-genius-or-a-google-street-view-imitation/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/burjkhalifahdubai360.jpgBurj Khalifah Dubai 360A screenshot image of Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa from the Dubai 360 sitehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/burjkhalifahgooglestreetview.jpgBurj Khalifah Google Street ViewA screenshot image of Dubai's iconic Burj Khalifa from Google View2015-02-06T16:02:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/02/05/inauspicious-beginnings-or-pr-coup-al-waleeds-al-arab-tv-station-and-how-it-was-shut-down-on-its-opening-day-by-bahrain/2015-02-05T02:58:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/01/24/baker-mckenzie-habib-al-mulla-asdaa-and-osn-and-when-the-client-apologized-before-the-agency/2015-01-24T06:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/01/08/social-media-trends-for-2015-instagram-hacking/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/64b57-10899386_565095206959248_1712092519_a.jpg64b57-10899386_565095206959248_1712092519_ahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/shaila_sabt_hacked_account.jpgShaila_Sabt_hacked_accountBahrain-based actress Shaila Sabt had her Instagram account hacked by @2h2 in what seems to be a copycat of the hack on Sheikh Hamdan's accounthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/the_hackers_image.jpgthe_hackers_imageThe hacker who has been targeted social media celebrities in the Gulf has posted several images highlighting his/her viewshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/sheikh-hamdan-bin-mohameds-instagram-account-which-is-hacked.jpgSheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed's instagram account which is hackedSheikh Hamdan Bin Mohamed's instagram account was hacked for only a short period but the hacker posted a number of images2015-01-07T21:00:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2015/01/06/the-curious-case-of-the-dubai-tv-station-which-was-fined-for-not-airing-an-interview/2015-01-05T21:21:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/20/how-many-followers-have-been-lost-by-the-gulfs-instagrammers/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/list-of-instagrammers-in-saudi-and-the-uae.jpgList of Instagrammers in Saudi and the UAEThis list of Instagram accounts from Saudi and the UAE includes the numbers from before and after the purge. One account lost 40% of its followers (source: www.http://social-insider.com)https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/instagram-fake-followers-celebrityies.jpginstagram-fake-followers-celebrityiesBefore and after the Instagram purge in Kuwait. Some accounts have hardly been affected, while others have seen their follower numbers fall drastically (source: www.http://kuwaitiful.com/)2014-12-20T05:26:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/13/my-story-of-wazen/2014-12-13T16:39:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/13/beware-of-the-booze-the-uk-embassy-in-qatars-ukinqatar-twitter-feeds-spreads-its-christmas-message/2014-12-13T14:37:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/07/sit_down_hind-%d8%a7%d9%82%d8%b9%d8%af%d9%8a_%d9%8a%d8%a7_%d9%87%d9%86%d8%af-and-sexism-in-jordans-politics/2014-12-07T15:56:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/07/challengebahrain-an-island-in-gridlock-and-a-social-media-backlash/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/91f7baf0b07851bceceefaf68eedb6da.jpgA meme of AlWefaq's leader and #ChallengeBahrainA meme of AlWefaq's leader and #ChallengeBahrainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/fireshot-screen-capture-078-6-___-i.jpgBahrain's top traffic cop apologizesBahrain's top traffic cop apologizes for the gridlock during #ChallengeBahrainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/trafficfromchallengebahrain.jpgTrafficfrom#ChallengeBahrainImages of the traffic from Al-Deir and Samaheej near to the Bahrain International Airport. People had to walk for miles to reach the terminal building.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/challengebahrainnegativesentiment_one.jpgChallengeBahrainnegativesentiment_oneMore tweets from yesterday's #ChallengeBahrainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/challengebahrainnegativesentiment.jpgChallengeBahrainnegativesentimentA small selection of the Twitter posts using the hashtag #ChallengeBahrainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/challengebahrain-keyhole-statistics.jpgChallengeBahrain Keyhole statisticsAn analysis of the #ChallengeBahrain hashtag by Keyholehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/challengebahrainmap.jpgChallengeBahrainMapTo give you an idea of how much the race affected the island, this is a map of the race's path across Bahrain2014-12-07T07:28:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/12/05/the-abu-dhabi-reem-island-murder-video-the-ethical-and-moral-considerations/2014-12-05T19:17:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/11/29/how-can-the-uae-encourage-more-locals-to-enter-the-media-industry/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/hh-sheikh-mohammad-media-quote.jpgHH Sheikh Mohammad Media QuoteThe words of HH Sheikh Mohammad during the Emirati Media Forum. The country is looking to encourage more locals to enter the media industry2014-11-30T02:57:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/11/28/the-new-york-times-looks-to-arabic-al-sharq-al-awsat-goes-chinese/2014-11-28T06:35:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/11/21/how-not-to-pitch-to-the-media-examples-from-the-gulf/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/second-email-pitch.jpgSecond email pitchYes, this is the pitch.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/one_media_pitch_faux_pas.jpgOne_media_pitch_faux_pasTelling off the media isn't the best approach to getting your news published2014-11-21T15:07:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/11/07/first-there-was-mydubai-and-now-we-have-inabudhabi-promoting-a-city-on-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/11/topsy-analytics-for-inabudhabi.jpgTopsy analytics for #InAbuDhabiThe hashtag #InAbuDhabi had a strong start but has tailed off rapidly since its launch2014-11-09T10:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/28/should-executives-say-sorry-just-falafels-we-forgot-about-the-food/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/just-falafel-boss-comments-arabian-business.jpgJust Falafel boss comments Arabian BusinessThe comment as written by just Falafel's Bitar on ArabianBusiness.comhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/we-forgot-about-the-food-picture.jpgWe forgot about the food pictureDo you agree or disagree with what Mohamad Bitar did, and why?2015-04-24T16:56:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/26/hajjselfie-whatsapp-and-smartphones-how-is-technology-changing-islam-and-muslims/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/hajjselfie-analytics-from-topsy.jpgHajjselfie analytics from TopsyAnalytics of #Hajjselfie by Topsy. 2014-10-26T06:41:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/17/thinking-of-drinking-and-driving-timhortonsgcc-criticized-by-dubai-police-for-social-media-blunder/2014-10-17T04:12:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/12/are-snapchat-users-in-the-gulf-abandoning-the-picture-app-after-latest-hack/2014-10-12T17:35:46+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/07/jazeera-airways-jazeeraairways-the-durex-advert-and-the-hacked-twitter-account/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/jazeeraairwaysdureximage.jpgJazeeraAirwaysDureximageWas Jazeera Airways hacked by Durex? Or was this a case of the agency not properly handling multiple online accounts?2014-10-07T05:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/10/03/the-cost-and-ethics-of-paying-instagrammers-in-kuwait/2014-10-14T05:19:45+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/09/27/how-to-and-how-not-to-pitch-to-the-media/2014-09-27T16:50:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/09/21/happydubai-and-the-times-when-you-need-a-good-community-manager/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/happydubaicriticism.jpg#HappyDubai and online negativityIf you were working on #HappyDubai would you view this image positively or negatively?2014-09-21T07:07:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/09/19/saudigazettes-reader-voices-and-does-the-kingdom-have-an-image-problem/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/saudi-gazette-voices-column.jpgSaudi Gazette Voices ColumnSaudi Gazette's new Voices column aims to give readers an opportunity to share their own opinions2014-09-19T18:58:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/08/30/will-huffington-posts-entry-into-the-gulf-be-a-game-changer/2014-08-30T12:00:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/08/14/the-challenge-of-control-in-the-age-of-social-media-garnier-the-israel-gaza-conflict-and-the-threat-of-boycott/2014-08-14T04:32:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/30/this-eid-are-our-words-enough-or-should-we-do-more/2014-07-30T18:42:38+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/24/coca-colas-openup-campaign-to-promote-sharing-and-caring-in-the-middle-east/2014-07-24T19:22:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/24/changes-in-the-regions-media-scene-buzzfeed-in-dubai-one-is-out-and-we-say-goodbye-to-iain-akerman/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/4750f-first-world-cat-problems-meme.jpg4750f-first-world-cat-problems-meme2014-07-24T14:13:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/15/strongerthan-any-bias-bad2014/2014-07-15T05:31:40+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/12/gazaunderattack-using-whatsapp-to-begin-a-social-media-campaign/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/gazaunderattack.jpg#GazaUnderAttackThe #GazaUnderAttack image was spread via Whatsapp before the campaign was launched on Twitter2014-07-12T20:43:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/08/how-twitter-is-helping-to-foster-debate-in-the-middle-east-whatisthesolutionforlebanon-imhalfqatari/2014-07-08T19:34:27+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/07/04/what-communications-lessons-can-we-learn-from-arabtecs-leadership-and-stock-crises/2014-07-04T18:11:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/06/28/getting-the-timing-wrong-when-communicating-mbcs-nyt-mishap/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/timesmemo.jpgThe New York Times memoThe timing of the decision not to print the New York Times in the UAE couldn't have been worse for MBC's Al Ibrahim2014-06-27T22:14:27+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/05/24/khambalah-a-glimpse-into-saudis-youth-through-youtube/2014-05-26T20:54:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/05/23/the-silent-expatriate-guests-should-we-raise-our-voices-or-remain-quiet-on-sensitive-subjects/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/cdb9f-censorship.jpgcdb9f-censorship2014-05-23T10:47:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/05/11/has-coca-cola-hit-or-missed-the-csr-mark-with-its-happiness-phone-booth-labourer-project/2014-05-11T15:33:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/05/10/are-you-a-gulf-based-communicator-give-something-back-and-mentor-the-next-generation/2014-05-10T04:54:57+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/05/09/how-to-get-on-etihads-the-residence-for-free-thanks-to-kickstarter/2014-05-09T20:41:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/04/27/a-camel-drive-thru-changing-tyres-whilst-driving-and-new-youtube-regulations-for-saudi/2014-04-27T03:37:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/04/13/a-german-woman-for-every-saudi-a-new-type-of-teaser-campaign/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/a-german-for-every-saudi.jpgA German for every SaudiA Geman woman for every Saudi man. It's as simple as that.2014-04-13T06:45:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/04/13/saudi-arabia-and-the-penguin-dance/2014-04-13T06:41:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/04/09/is-mugabes-dmcc-visit-a-pr-coup-or-disaster/2014-04-09T20:10:45+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/04/09/arabtec-and-its-executive-hiring-campaign-in-saudi/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/arabtechad.jpgArabtec's advert in the Saudi pressWhat's the reason for this advert? And will it help in attracting the right candidate or a couple of thousand CVs?2014-04-09T19:51:01+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/03/23/turkey-twitter-and-how-a-ban-couldntwouldnt-happen-in-the-gulf/2014-03-23T06:26:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/03/11/reputational-issues-and-the-pressure-from-outside-to-change-will-the-gulfs-firms-be-forced-to-adopt-more-worker-friendly-policies/2014-03-17T08:33:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/03/05/bahrain-saudi-and-the-uae-use-facebook-to-announce-ambassador-pullout/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/ministry-of-foreign-affairs-saudi-arabia-qatar-announcement.jpgMinistry of Foreign Affairs Saudi Arabia Qatar AnnouncementThe Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the pullout of the three ambassadors via its Facebook page before the story broke in the traditional media2014-03-05T16:08:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/03/04/saudi-bans-energy-drinks-advertising-what-now-happens-to-social-media/2014-03-04T17:25:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/02/18/saudi-women-raising-the-bar-somayya-jabarti-becomes-the-first-female-newspaper-editor-in-the-gulf/2014-02-18T06:03:53+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/02/09/dubai-police-and-the-ignominy-of-being-hacked-on-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/dubaipolice.pngDubai Police Twitter feed hackedA screen shot of the image sent out by the hackers via the @DubaiPoliceHQ Twitter account2014-02-09T19:37:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/31/goodbye-dr-taryam-hello-al-otaiba-changes-in-the-uaes-media-landscape/2014-01-31T14:52:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/18/what-a-difference-a-day-makes-the-media-shift-in-bahrain-and-public-perception/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/frontpagegulfdailynews1612014.jpgThe Front Page of Gulf Daily News from the 16 JanuaryThe front page of Gulf Daily News from the 16 January. Notice a change in tone?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/frontpagegulfdailynews1512014.jpgThe Front Page of Gulf Daily News for the 15 January 2014The Front Page of Bahrain's Gulf Daily News for the 15 January 20142014-01-18T08:28:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/17/the-chicago-tribune-and-how-to-get-audience-participation-right-through-social-media/2014-01-17T11:03:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/15/its-not-me-its-you-who-censored-the-wolf-of-wall-street/2014-01-15T04:40:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/14/the-sheikh-mohammed-school-of-communication/2014-01-15T04:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/06/mydubai-and-the-issue-of-whether-to-pay-the-public-for-content/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/71404_690895577608306_686426103_n.pngThe first images from #MyDubai's initiativeThe first images from #MyDubai's initiative provided for free by Dubai residents (image source: www.facebook.com/DefinitelyDubai)2014-03-17T06:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/06/make-a-new-years-resolution-for-your-company-and-go-volunteer-in-2014/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/voluntarios.jpgAre your employees eager to volunteer?Volunteering will benefit you, your employees and your business more than you may imagine2014-01-06T08:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/04/death-arrests-and-censorship-how-the-middle-easts-media-has-fared-over-2013/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/freedomofthepress.pngFreedom of the Press in 2013The Middle East's press freedoms have, on the whole, suffered in 2013 (image source: Freedom House)2014-01-04T09:30:48+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2014/01/01/sandance-and-the-virality-of-events-going-wrong/2014-01-01T07:31:59+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/12/23/the-concept-and-bona-fide-and-what-it-means-for-the-uaes-classifieds-business/2013-12-23T18:57:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/12/16/the-gulf-social-media-and-its-self-deprecating-humour/2013-12-16T06:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/11/23/reality-fiction-and-a-superfast-highway-for-the-uae/2013-11-23T18:15:46+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/11/18/the-uaes-obsession-with-womens-rankings-and-its-consequences-when-things-go-wrong/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/why-send-surveys-for-customer-satisfaction.jpegCan you come top every time?Is it right to trumpet the times when you come top and make excuses when you're not?2014-03-11T14:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/11/03/is-the-middle-easts-csr-industry-forgetting-about-its-youth/2013-11-03T18:27:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/11/01/xpress-the-uaes-investigative-newspaper/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/mma-forex-scam-victims-recount-e28098horror-tales_.png'MMA forex scam victims recount ‘horror tales’Another breaking news piece by XPRESS which wasn't picked up by other media outlets in the UAEhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/changing-face-of-dubai_s-realty-projects.pngThe changing face of Dubai’s realty projectsXPRESS regularly focuses on stories that engage the community including this piece on how developers have not kept their word on project developments2013-11-01T09:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/10/31/copy-and-paste-gitex-news-and-repeating-the-same-message/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dafz-promotes-e-services-gitex-2011.pngDAFZ promotes e-services - GITEX 2011DAFZA launches its first mobile application news, from GITEX 2011https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/dafza-to-launch-its-first-mobile-app.pngDAFZA to launch its first mobile appDAFZA launches its first mobile application, in 20132013-10-31T16:17:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/10/19/five-tips-on-how-to-survive-and-thrive-during-gitex/2013-10-19T17:56:32+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/10/19/deja-vu-and-dubais-real-estate-sector-is-communications-doing-enough-to-win-back-consumer-trust/2014-01-01T11:07:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/10/07/the-end-of-the-fattah-era-at-abu-dhabis-the-national/2013-10-18T17:35:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/10/04/the-middle-east-and-its-addiction-to-facebook-2013-stats-and-figures/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/facebook-mena-monthly-active-users-saudi.jpgFacebook MENA monthly active users SaudiActive Facebook user statistics in Saudi Arabiahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/facebook-mena-monthly-active-users-egypt.jpgFacebook MENA monthly active users EgyptActive Facebook user statistics in Egypthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/facebook-mena-monthly-active-users-gcc.jpgFacebook MENA monthly active users GCCActive Facebook user statistics in the GCC regionhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/facebook-mena-monthly-active-users-n-africa.jpgFacebook MENA monthly active users N AfricaActive Facebook user statistics in the North Africa regionhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/facebook-mena-monthly-active-users-levant.jpgFacebook MENA monthly active users LevantActive Facebook user statistics in the Levant region2013-10-04T12:27:43+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/09/28/meet-fraz-chishti-possibly-the-regions-first-chief-innovation-officer/2013-09-28T05:26:09+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/09/27/why-stonewalling-the-media-is-always-a-bad-idea-nakheel-and-arabian-business/2015-04-06T12:08:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/09/20/who-delivers-the-message-is-just-as-important-as-the-message-itself-a-lesson-from-abu-dhabi/2013-09-20T20:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/09/16/the-importance-of-the-mobile-web-for-gulf-based-businesses/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ourmobileplanet-com_chart_195f9f3e.pngActions taken after Local Search in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and 2013Actions taken after Local Search in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and 2013 across all age ranges and gender typeshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/ourmobileplanet-com_chart_10b711e6.pngFrequency of local searches on smartphones in Saudi Arabia and the UAEHave a look at the frequency of local searches and look at the growth from 2012 to 20132013-09-19T08:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/09/14/a-glimpse-into-social-media-in-todays-gulf/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0212.jpgA friendly faceDespite the early morning, everyone seemed eager to engage on social mediahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0419.jpgThe Social Media panel debateThe audience had an opportunity to listen to the Qatar Foundation's Tariq Al Sada talk about how social media is key to his organisationhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0425.jpgWild Peeta's Mohamed Al AwadhiFrom local to global, Wild Peeta's Mohamed Al Awadhi talked about the reach of social mediahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0436.jpgLisa Szatsznajder from Connect AdsConnect Ads' Lisa Szatsznajder addressed issues relating to Twitterhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0184.jpgFacebook's Scott Hicks at MEPRAFacebook's Scott Hicks provided the audience with some great tips on how to improve their engagementhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dsc_0346.jpgMEPRA's Social Media Panel DebateSocial Eyez's CEO Fadl Al Tarzi spoke on how clients are changing how they measure their social media success2013-09-13T21:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/23/dubai-customer-service-101-respond-to-the-complaint-with-a-job-offer/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/canon-response-letter.jpgCanon-response-letterThis is just hilarious! I can only hope this is an auto-reply.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/canon-letter1.pngCanon-letterThis is the complaint letter sent to Canon. Customer service anyone?2013-08-23T07:53:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/23/the-uae-egypt-and-the-dangers-of-an-open-bias-among-media/2013-10-07T07:54:18+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/16/is-social-media-making-the-situation-in-egypt-better-or-worse/2013-09-05T12:23:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/12/how-is-the-middle-easts-marketing-industry-dealing-with-the-digital-question/2013-08-12T16:26:26+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/08/one-place-you-dont-want-to-be-for-eid-stuck-at-riyadh-airport-with-britishairways/2013-08-08T15:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/08/eid-mubarak-to-you-all-%d8%b9%d9%8a%d8%af%d9%83%d9%85-%d9%85%d8%a8%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%83/2013-08-07T22:03:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/06/if-you-dont-like-it-then-leave-hey-dutweets-and-how-not-to-deal-with-customers-online/2013-08-06T12:40:33+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/04/subaru-emirates-facebook-sexism-racism-and-loss-of-life-a-social-media-disaster/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fireshot-screen-capture-035-subaru-emirates-www_facebook_com_subaruemirates_refstream.pngComments screenshot number three for Subaru EmiratesAnd on and on...https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fireshot-screen-capture-034-subaru-emirates-www_facebook_com_subaruemirates_refstream.pngSocial media comments screenshot number twoAnd it goes on...https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fireshot-screen-capture-032-subaru-emirates-www_facebook_com_subaruemirates_refstream.pngEmirates Subaru comments list oneThis is the first comments screen shot. Note the defensive post by Subaru Emirates and the anger of the responses.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/fireshot-screen-capture-031-subaru-emirates-www_facebook_com_photo_php_fbid550004381726974seta_355519027842178_79812_333713100022771type1theater.pngSubaru Emirates social media postFor me, pretty much everything that could have been done wrong was done wrong with this post. Frankly, it's disgusting.2013-09-12T16:33:00+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/03/a-digital-journalism-masterclass-qatars-doha-news-and-dohanews/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tumblr_mp7052hesi1qhhgvuo1_1280.jpgLabourers only imageAnother beautiful image from Doha News, this time of a labourer residence. Credit - Muhammad Kamran Qureshihttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tumblr_mq1jk2c4ta1qhhgvuo1_1280.jpgAll decked out picture on Doha NewsAnother image of one of Doha's shopping malls during Ramadan. Credit - scanner 08https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tumblr_mqlbuskpxv1qhhgvuo1_1280.jpgHong Kong-ish Doha!This is one image which was submitted to Doha News, of the capital. Credit - George Rishanhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dohanews_co_post_57230713688_accident-at-toyota-signal-leaves-residents-stuck-in.pngDoha News local storyThis piece is fairly typical of Doha News - a local interest story that uses social media to engage and benefit local viewers2013-08-03T09:10:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/08/02/pr-buzzwords-that-we-often-could-do-without-innovation-and-social-responsibility/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dubai-shopping-malls-group-dsmg-innovative-e28098eid-in-dubai_-promotion-to-offer-prizes-worth-aed-2-million-www_eyeofriyadh_com_news_details_dubai-shopping-malls-group-dsmg.png'Dubai Shopping Malls Group (DSMG) innovative ‘Eid in Dubai’ promotion to offer prizes worth AED 2 Million'How do the concepts of innovation and social responsibility work for a cash-based shopping promotion?2013-12-30T05:19:43+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/26/social-media-and-diplomacy-israelinthegcc-israels-virtual-embassy-in-the-gulf/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/israelinthegcc.pngIsraelIntheGCCThe launch of the @IsraelintheGCC twitter account is a cheap but potentially effective media channel for the Israeli government2013-07-26T04:32:27+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/22/attacks-on-al-jazeera-intensify-following-the-fall-of-egypts-muslim-brotherhood/2013-07-22T20:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/19/another-youtube-shocker-kfc-and-its-al-ahsa-outlets-hygiene-standards/2013-07-19T20:28:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/18/what-are-the-dos-and-donts-regarding-defamation-in-the-uae/2013-07-18T18:29:05+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/18/how-long-do-we-have-to-wait-for-competition-in-the-uaes-telco-space/2013-07-18T17:29:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/17/a-modern-arab-voice-ahmad-al-shugairi/2015-10-27T22:01:00+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/17/citizen-journalist-beware-the-perils-of-shooting-video-in-dubai/2013-07-17T19:49:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/14/the-ratner-effect-in-dubai-ahmed-bin-sulayem-and-jumeirahs-lakes/2013-07-18T16:52:20+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/13/how-to-communicate-conservation-messages-effectively-an-example-from-huvafen-fushi/2013-07-14T07:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/13/was-alwaleeds-decision-to-take-on-forbes-the-right-one/2013-07-13T10:12:16+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/06/will-there-be-more-farsi-language-newspapers-on-its-35th-birthday-al-sharq-al-awsat-goes-iranian/2013-07-06T06:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/05/lessons-in-cultural-misunderstandings-from-the-gulf/2013-07-05T19:11:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/05/a-taste-of-bahrain-emmawash-restaurant/2013-07-05T11:36:26+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/07/02/gems-foot-in-mouth-syndrome-and-the-curious-case-of-the-disappearing-comments/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/fortheblog-e1372786385256.jpgGEMS and the missing commentsWhere did the comments go? Only ITP and GEMS will know!2013-07-02T17:44:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/06/28/is-dubai-ready-for-what-comes-after-the-expo-2020-win/2013-06-28T06:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/06/02/balancing-the-information-load-saudis-ministry-of-health-and-the-coronavirus/2013-06-02T17:02:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/06/01/block-and-bridge-the-sabic-way-an-example-from-the-world-economic-forum/2013-06-01T04:47:25+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/05/24/is-the-media-a-government-tool-or-an-independent-voice-thoughts-from-abu-dhabi/2013-05-24T08:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/05/18/how-to-pull-off-a-public-relations-fake-coup-the-handsome-emirati-who-didnt-get-kicked-out-of-saudi/2013-05-18T15:35:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/05/12/putting-the-communications-cart-before-the-horse-internal-communications-emirates-and-no-bonuses/2013-05-12T12:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/05/03/a-riyadh-favourite-wadi-hanifah-and-diriyah/2013-11-01T00:48:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/26/get-the-communications-balance-right-ras-al-khaimah-beaches-and-modesty/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bikini_ban_news.pngBikini Ban News in The NationalHere's the headline for the first piece on the Ras al-Khaimah ban. Fairly clear.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/bikini_ban_follow_up_news.pngBikini Ban Follow UpAnd then the back-track. Confusing?2013-04-26T01:39:07+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/20/visiting-saudi-arabias-moon-mountain/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_01779.jpgAt the peakGet some rest at the top and enjoy the serenity!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0444-e1366451871740.jpgEnjoying sunset from the top of Moon MountainIt's worth camping overnight at the base of Moon Mountain so you can catch both sunset and sunrise at the peakhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0328.jpgLooking down from the top image twoMore images from the top of Moon Mountainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0239.jpgLooking down from the top image twoMore images from the top of Moon Mountainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0214.jpgViews from the topLooking down at the valley belowhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0178-e1366451746665.jpgAround the Moon MountainThe area around Moon Mountain is fairly sparse and makes for great trekking landscapehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0177-e1366451780753.jpgAt the top of the worldMoon Mountain is a remarkable piece of rock, smooth all over. Despite that, it's not a difficult climbhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0161.jpgA view from the bottomTo the right is Moon Mountainhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0154.jpgThe moon landscapeMoon Mountain is named after its remarkable landscapehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0134.jpgThe views from the topThe views from the top of Moon Mountain are amazing2018-09-07T05:38:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/20/red-bull-and-a-crisis-in-kuwait-that-hasnt-hit-the-headlines/2013-04-20T14:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/20/forget-the-debt-dubai-cops-now-have-a-lamborghini-and-ferrari-and-more-salik-toll-gates/2013-04-20T06:41:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/19/a-view-into-saudi-arabia-with-the-bbcs-frank-gardner/2013-04-19T19:38:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/12/is-too-much-government-intervention-good-or-bad-for-innovation-in-the-gulf/2013-04-12T14:16:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/05/the-awe-of-al-wahba-crater/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0615.jpgAl Wahba viewAl Wahba crater in all its gloryhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0570-e1365169817313.jpgOn the ground at Wahba craterOn the ground at Wahba crater!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0568.jpgA view of the crater's walls from the bottomHave a look at the crater's walls from the bottomhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0553.jpgWalking on the salt planesWalking on the salt plane!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0442.jpgThe sunlight on Al WahbaThe sunlight on the salt plane can be blinding.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0350.jpgThe group touching down on the crater's bottomIt's best to visit the crater in a grouphttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0326.jpgIMG_0326There's a good deal of greenery around the crater itselfhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0302.jpgWalking down to the Wahba craterThe walk down to the crater is stunninghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0282.jpgA full view of Al Wahba craterThis is what you will see when you approach the craterhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0280.jpgIn the shade at Wahba craterEnjoy the shade while you can!2013-04-05T14:14:21+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/22/hello-hello-skype-the-voip-fiascos-and-the-uaes-telcos-oh-and-also-the-tra/2013-04-05T10:29:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/04/bahrains-hidden-pearl-zaafaran-cafe/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0954-e1365098483195.jpgDon't even ask me what all of this stuff is!Don't even ask me what all of this stuff is!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0953-e1365098466901.jpgSpices anyone?Spices anyone? Doesn't this beat supermarket shopping?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0952-e1365098448884.jpgSouq Al QaiseriyahOne of Muharraq's oldest markets, Souq Al Qaiseriyah, is just next door. Go for a walk and burn off some calories.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0951-e1365098313559.jpgThe outside of Zaafaran, in case you miss itZaafaran isn't easy to spot but there is an Arabic sign on the outside. Just keep your eyes open and ask around.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0946-e1365098429997.jpgZaafaran Balaleethttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0944-e1365098410375.jpgZaafaran Mahiyawa breadBread cooked in fish sauce? It tastes much, much better than it sounds and is a real treathttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0943-e1365098388482.jpgAnother Zaafaran breakfast pictureI can't just keep my eyes off the food!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0938-e1365098366502.jpgTraditional decor at ZaafaranThe whole ambiance reflects a past generationhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/img_0937-e1365098343236.jpgChai kerakI just love this stuff. Chai kerak or cardamon tea. Much better than Red Bull!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/image_5.jpegBahraini kebab sandwichesBahraini kebab sandwiches are just delicious but they're not meat.2013-06-01T02:16:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/04/03/geant-launches-a-budget-brand-called-advert-in-arabic/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/elan_arabic.jpgElan_ArabicAnd then we have the Arabic advert...https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/elan_english.jpgElan_EnglishHere we have Elan in English. So far so good...2013-04-03T04:34:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/30/is-saudi-in-love-with-or-scared-less-by-twitter/2013-03-31T14:26:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/30/how-communities-are-turning-to-social-media-when-traditional-media-fails-them-thx_tom_collins-and-bahrain/2013-03-30T08:02:05+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/29/trials-and-tribulations-at-abu-dhabis-the-national/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/the_national_sheikh_khalifa_bin_zayed_error2.jpgThe_National_Sheikh_Khalifa_Bin_Zayed_ErrorHave a look and spot the boo-boo. It’s a big one.2013-03-31T13:52:16+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/27/the-biggest-flashiest-and-most-expensive-dubais-obsession-with-superlatives/2013-03-27T20:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/19/understanding-the-gulfs-psyche-through-social-media-well-mainly-twitter/2013-05-31T17:01:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/08/a-blogging-masterclass-with-david-hobby-at-gpp/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_1661.jpgDavid Hobby, master bloggerDavid Hobby is the man behind strobist.com. If you haven’t checked it out please do, now! (credit: lisadierolfphotography.com)2013-03-10T12:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/02/a-bikers-cafe-with-no-bikers-an-emirati-breakfast-and-local-modeling-hotspot/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8222.jpgThe Royal Breakfast on offerThe Royal Breakfast is a wonderful spread for two people but at a cost of 180 Dirhams it's a stretch to say it's value for moneyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8221.jpgNakhee on offer at Bikers CafeAnother favourite dish, Nakhee is ideal for a morning (midday and afternoon) snackhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8220.jpgChai Kerak served in bone chinaChai Kerak served in bone china? What's going on???https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/img_8229.jpgBikers CafeIf you're after a taste of local cuisine come on down to Bikers Cafe. And no, you don't need to be a biker2013-03-02T19:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/03/02/how-much-variety-and-discrimination-is-there-in-the-gulf/2013-03-02T18:18:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/23/one-story-two-different-takes-how-saudi-gazette-is-reporting-and-arab-news-isnt/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/king-lauds-health-minister-for-global-recognition-of-facilities.pngKing lauds health minister for global recognition of facilitiesAnd here is the main piece on the Ministry of Health from Arab News. There's a second article covered, which is also not related to Rehamhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/minister-you-are-responsible-opinion-piece-in-saudi-gazette.pngMinister You Are Responsible Opinion Piece in Saudi GazetteThe column, which was first published in the Arabic-language daily Okaz, was rerun in Saudi Gazette2014-02-13T16:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/23/saudi-bubblers-and-womens-scuba-diving-in-the-kingdom/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/where-did-all-the-fish-go.jpgWhere did all the fish goDiving is a team sport and your buddy will become a lifelong companionhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/under-the-surface-of-the-red-sea.jpgUnder the surface of the Red SeaIs there anything better than enjoying the peace and serenity of diving in the Red Sea?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/taking-it-easy-on-the-bottom.jpgTaking it easy on the bottomLet's just take a break on the sea's bottom after all of that swimminghttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/no-i-am-not-your-lunch.jpgNo, I am not your lunchIsn't this a remarkable sight?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/lets-just-get-in-there.jpgLet's just get in thereLooks like someone couldn't wait to get on his scuba gear!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/it-is-rush-hour-down-here.jpgIt is rush hour down hereThe beauty of the Red Sea is due to the richness of the wildlifehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/getting-ready-to-go-down-to-the-deep.jpgGetting ready to go down to the deepThe anticipation builds as the divers get ready to go downhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dive-in.jpgDive in!Jumping in the boat, with the kit on!2013-02-23T04:14:29+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/22/mission-impossible-rehabilitating-the-image-of-the-uaes-expat-education-system/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/sue-anderson-boarding-school-in-the-uk-e1361530663461.jpgSue Anderson Boarding School in the UKThere's always an alternative but would your child be happier and better off boarding in the UK than going to school in Dubai? And would it be cheaper?2013-02-22T10:59:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/21/the-benefits-of-spell-checking-in-the-middle-east-gcc-chief-condoms-bahrain/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/gcc-chief-condoms-attempts-to-destablize-bahrain.pngGCC Chief Condoms Attempts to Destablize BahrainThe headline says it all...2013-02-21T10:57:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/15/fre-its-wine-its-in-saudi-arabia-and-its-legal-for-now/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/fre_wines.jpgFre Wine VarietiesOur savior on many an occasion we had foreign guests! And it tastes like the real thing too!2020-08-13T11:24:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/15/social-media-brand-hijacking-emirates-and-etihad-fakes-and-lessons-for-a-corporate-online-presence/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/emirates_thumbs_up.jpgEmirates_Thumbs_UpAdd caption herehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/art-353-emirates-instagram-300x0.jpgThe fake Emirates Instagram accountThe branding is there, the name may be dodgy, but there's no official Emirates account. So why not believe it?2013-02-15T15:26:02+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/13/are-the-saudis-the-qr-code-kings-of-the-region/2013-05-24T18:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/12/dubizzle-and-shifting-buying-habits-online-for-the-uaes-automotive-sector/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/dubizzleinfo.jpgDubizzle's 2012 automotive insights infographicYou think people don't buy cars online? Have a look at this, and think again.2013-02-12T18:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/08/cafe-lilou-bahrains-cake-heaven/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0922.jpgHelly Kitty CakeIs there anything cuter? For my five year-old niecehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0925.jpgThe Diver Cake undressed!Eight kilos of pure, unadulterated pleasure! Top half is chocolate-pistacho, the bottom is rose. Yum!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/img_0923-e1360340270815.jpgThe diver cake as dressed by Cafe LilouMy Diver cake as ordered by the missus! Is there anything that I'd like to undress more than this?2013-02-08T16:23:56+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/08/a-tale-of-two-crms-emirates-and-bahrain-air/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/happy-birthday-card1.jpgHappy Birthday from Bahrain Air!Thank you Bahrain Air for the kind thought!2013-10-30T12:12:35+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/06/saudis-breakfast-of-champions-fuul-adas-and-tamees/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_008.jpgA done job!You want to make sure you scoop up every last drop before you drop and digesthttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_007.jpgTamees and adasThis is how we do it! And then you go yum.....https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_006.jpgTamees breadHot and fresh, there's nothing better than a piece of tamees bread to dip into your fuul or adashttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_005.jpgA helping of adasNothing looks better in the morning that a helping of adas!https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_004.jpgTamees breadTamees dough is stretched, sprinkled with water and then stuck to the oven's wallshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/wp_20130202_002.jpgThe tamees bakeryTamees bakeries are simple and quick. Order a piece of tamees bread for only a Riyal2018-03-28T14:22:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/05/how-to-avoid-the-speed-cameras-in-saudi-with-twitter/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/02/saherqassimriyadh.pngTwitter account for the Qassim-Riyadh highwayIf you're looking for a way to beat the Saudi speed traps look no further than Twitter!2013-02-05T05:18:25+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/04/my-recollections-of-saudi-arabias-prince-mugrin/2013-02-14T11:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/03/fifty-three-million-and-counting-facebooks-hold-on-the-middle-east/2013-02-03T08:37:45+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/02/03/photo-a-pizza-while-on-the-move-800pizzas-facebook-faux-pas/2013-02-03T08:15:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/28/juice-that-pains-the-heart/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/img_0919.jpgJuice that pains the heartI don't think these guys read the marketing manual (unless they skipped to shock marketing)2013-01-28T04:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/27/rediscovering-customer-excellence-my-trip-to-see-gary-rhodes/2013-01-27T19:10:32+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/23/what-is-innovation-and-what-does-it-mean-for-saudi-arabia/2013-01-23T09:09:32+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/08/get-your-v-for-vendetta-masks-now-in-bahrain/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/vforvendetta-e1357619022448.jpgVforVendettaAnybody in Bahrain fancy a V for Vendetta mask?2013-02-26T12:43:41+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/08/are-saudis-the-most-open-nation-in-the-gulf/2013-01-08T04:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2013/01/08/where-does-self-censorship-begin-in-the-gulf/2013-01-08T04:27:04+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/22/seizing-the-moment-the-gccs-energy-subsidies-and-communicating-a-solution/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/armoredbackpacks.pngArmoredBackpacksIf you were a company producing armored backpacks for school children would you promote your product after a deadly shooting?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/gulfstatesfacehardeconomictruthaboutsubsidies.pngGulfStatesFaceHardEconomicTruthAboutSubsidiesBill Law's article on electricity subsidies makes for a a compelling read.2012-12-22T15:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/20/teaching-with-passion-the-story-of-pcci-and-mariano-jun-miranda/2012-12-20T10:48:16+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/18/has-nokia-refound-its-mojo-and-is-microsoft-responsible/2012-12-18T04:09:35+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/15/what-is-the-future-of-the-internet-in-the-middle-east/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/mehrscreenshot.pngMehr screen shotWill Iran's version of Youtube be as big a hit as the original?2012-12-15T13:36:25+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/09/the-pride-of-the-gulf-kuwaitis-and-their-determination-to-realize-their-civil-rights/2012-12-09T08:11:12+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/12/09/saudi-based-journalists-to-follow-reem-shamseddine/2013-08-12T06:20:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/11/21/paris-hilton-and-the-holy-city-of-makkah-wheres-the-synergy/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/makkah-image.jpgmakkah-imageMakkah is most associated with Islam, spirituality, belief and forgivenesshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/parisforpups.jpgParis HiltonThis is one of the few images that I could find of Paris which would be suitable for this blog. This isn't her attire for the store's opening however.2012-12-09T03:16:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/11/20/how-dubais-tamweel-tower-fire-and-its-aftermath-has-been-shaped-by-social-media/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/marziafacebook.pngMarziaFacebookMany people posted details of people to get in touch with for donating items to those left homelesshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/wildpeeta.pngWildPeetaOne Dubai restaurant chain offered to host residents and businesses based in Tamweel Tower at their premises2012-11-20T08:24:22+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/11/18/middle-east-journalists-you-must-follow-caryle-murphy-carylem/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/amurphy.jpgamurphyA journalist both by profession and by passion, Caryle Murphy2012-12-20T23:16:43+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/11/16/a-bentley-and-the-saudi-pre-occupation-with-desert-drives/2012-11-16T17:23:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/11/04/finance-and-entrepreneurship-goes-digital-with-souqalmal-com/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/www-souqalmal-com.pngwww.souqalmal.comWill Souqalmal.com and one person's entrepreneurial spirit change the face of consumer banking in the Gulf? Let's hope so!2012-11-04T13:13:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/30/halloween-art-from-dubai/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/halloween_2012_in_dubai.jpgHalloween_2012_in_DubaiWitches can often be seen flying above the skies of Dubai at the end of October! Thank you Jehan for this Halloween fun!2012-10-31T10:08:48+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/04/a-bahraini-tradition-spending-the-night-with-the-kids-for-gergaoun/2012-10-31T10:07:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/05/islam-politics-and-activism-the-most-popular-saudi-based-muslim-scholars-on-twitter/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8b9d8afd986d8a7d986-d8a7d984d8b9d8b1d8b9d988d8b1-adnanalarour-on-twitter.pngعدنان العرعور (AdnanAlarour) on TwitterRiyadh-based Syrian religious figure Sheikh Adnan Al-Arour has just under half a million followers on Twitter. His main focus is on events in Syriahttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8af-d8b7d8a7d8b1d982-d8a7d984d8b3d988d98ad8afd8a7d986-tareqalsuwaidan-on-twitter.pngد. طارق السويدان (TareqAlSuwaidan) on TwitterDr AlSuwaidan is the most popular Kuwaiti scholar online and on social media with just under 700,000 followershttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8af-d8b9d8a7d8a6d8b6-d8a7d984d982d8b1d986d98a-dr_alqarnee-on-twitter.pngد.عائض القرني (Dr_alqarnee) on TwitterDr Al Qarnee is one of the most outspoken and popular Islamic scholars on Twitter today.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8af-d8b3d984d985d8a7d986-d8a7d984d8b9d988d8afd8a9-salman_alodah-on-twitter.pngد. سلمان العودة (salman_alodah) on TwitterDr Al Auda has a huge following on Twitter and to date he's the most prominent user of the service having sent over 14 thousand messages to his fanshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8af-d985d8add985d8af-d8a7d984d8b9d8b1d98ad981d98a-mohamadalarefe-on-twitter.pngد. محمد العريفي (MohamadAlarefe) on TwitterWith over 2.2 million followers Dr Al-Arefe is the most popular Twitter user in the Middle East2012-10-31T10:07:24+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/07/are-journalists-putting-too-much-trust-in-social-media-sources/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/bbc-news-gay-girl-in-damascus-second-lesbian-blogger-is-a-man.pngBBC News - Gay Girl in Damascus Second 'lesbian' blogger is a manhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/a-gay-girl-in-damascus-lesbian-blogger-becomes-syrian-revolt-hero.png'A Gay Girl in Damascus' Lesbian Blogger Becomes Syrian Revolt Hero2012-10-31T10:07:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/09/a-timeless-video-of-wadi-rum-dont-you-wish-you-were-here/2012-10-31T10:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/12/freshly-pressed-and-why-its-good-for-you-and-your-wordpress-blog/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/wordpress-com-freshly-pressed.pngWordPress.com Freshly PressedA screen shot capture of my blog on Freshly Pressed. Once you've gone Freshly Pressed blogging will never be the same!2012-10-31T10:07:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/14/albaik-the-best-fast-food-in-the-world-and-its-saudi/2012-10-31T10:07:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/20/eid-mubarak-to-you-all/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/eid-card-for-alfie.jpgEid-Card-for-AlfieThe image is of a Bahraini folklore dancer. My wife says its a work in progress but the image looks great to me (well, I'm biased anyways!)2012-10-31T10:07:02+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/22/twitter-and-politics-in-the-middle-east-arab-political-figures-on-twitter/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/khalid-alkhalifa-khalidalkhalifa-on-twitter.pngKhalid Alkhalifa (khalidalkhalifa) on TwitterDiplomat, Ambassador, Foreign Minister of Bahrain, Bon Vivant... Khalid Al khalifa is many things on Twitterhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d988d984d98ad8af-d8a7d984d8b7d8a8d8b7d8a8d8a7d8a6d98a-altabtabie-on-twitter.pngوليد الطبطبائي (Altabtabie) on TwitterDoctor Walid Al-Tabtabai is a controversial figure in Kuwaiti politics both for his views as well as his use of Twitterhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8b9d8a8d8afd8a7d984d984d987-d8a8d986-d8b2d8a7d98ad8af-abzayed-on-twitter.pngعبدالله بن زايد (ABZayed) on TwitterAbdullah ibn Zaid Al Nahayan engages more with followers on Twitter on a daily basis than any other minister in the region https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/d8b9d8a8d8afd8a7d984d8b9d8b2d98ad8b2-d8a8d986-d981d987d8af-afaaa73-on-twitter.pngعبدالعزيز بن فهد (afaaa73) on TwitterAbdul Aziz Bin Fahad is an avid user of Twitter and has written just under 5,500 tweets.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/hh-sheikh-mohammed-hhshkmohd-on-twitter.pngHH Sheikh Mohammed (HHShkMohd) on TwitterSheikh Mohammed passed the one million mark on Twitter at the end of July 2012https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/rania-al-abdullah-queenrania-on-twitter.pngRania Al Abdullah (QueenRania) on TwitterJordan's Queen Rania is the most popular political figure in the region with over two million followers.2012-10-31T10:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/23/do-you-need-more-bling-in-your-life-car-painting-and-modding-in-saudi/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/dscf1477-1-copy1.jpgdscf1477-1-copy1This is a famous roundabout sculpture in Jeddah. The image is taken from Susie of Arabia's blog site, which can be accessed at http://susieofarabia.wordpress.com/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/6a00d8341c823e53ef01348085d469970c-400wi.jpg6a00d8341c823e53ef01348085d469970c-400wiOr if you prefer your rims and high suspension, you can always do this...https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/iphone-pictures-001.jpgiphone pictures 001Or how about a Hummer H2 in gold?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/031.jpgToyota covered in heartsMissing out on some love this Valentines Day when in Riyadh? Don't worry, this Toyota has more than enough hearts to go round. I just hope they can outrun the religious authorities.2012-10-31T10:06:50+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/08/26/the-dangers-of-speaking-your-mind-online-lessons-from-the-middle-east/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/318288671.jpgDon't Cross Shut Up Twitter Protest ImageKuwaiti graphic designer Mohammed Sharaf @MohammadRSharaf created the following image to support Nasser Abdul during his trial for tweeting offensive material2012-10-31T10:06:42+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/09/15/why-we-all-need-some-reflection-in-our-lives-my-journey-back-to-durham-university/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/durhamcathedral.jpgDurham Cathedral in the summer sunshine2012-10-31T10:06:39+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/09/25/reflections-on-why-we-all-should-adapt-to-the-cultures-around-us/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/do-you-clash-with-or-thrive-when-in-a-foreign-culture.jpgDo you clash with or thrive when in a foreign cultureHow much do you understand about and live in harmony with the culture around you?2018-09-12T09:02:43+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/09/29/do-no-evil-google-freedom-of-speech-corporate-responsibility-and-that-vide/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/google-doctors-apple-iphone-search-engine-query-suggestions-austin-powers-doctor-evil-parody-450x369.jpgGoogle-Doctors-Apple-iPhone-Search-Engine-Query-Suggestions-Austin-Powers-Doctor-Evil-Parody-450x369Google, please don't be evil. Come back from the dark side.2012-10-31T10:06:28+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/02/forget-the-culture-what-about-your-customers-saudi-ikea-and-a-no-women-catalogue/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/ikeasaudi.jpgIkeaSaudiNow you see her, now you don't. Ikea's Saudi franchise forgot about the half of the population that makes (most of) the decisions about what goes in the house.2012-10-31T10:06:23+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/27/al-maha-resort-a-desert-experience-in-need-of-nationals/2012-10-31T10:06:17+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/28/a-talented-khaleeji-designer-and-her-creative-work-have-a-look/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/happy-eid.jpgHappy Eid greeting cardA greeting card for Eid created by my good friend Jehan Abdulkarim. 2012-10-31T10:06:12+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/28/lessons-on-leadership-apple-bahrain-and-dubai/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/500x400_stress.jpg500x400_stressLeaders like Steve Jobs define their organisation and create success on their own terms, much like Dubai's Sheikh Mohammed Al Maktoum has done. 2012-10-31T10:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/30/wheres-the-corporate-response-to-sandy/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/abbfacebookpage.pngABBFacebookPageABB's latest Facebook post which was put up in the afternoon of October 30. Again, no mention of Sandy.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/gefacebookpost.pngGEFacebookpostThis was GE's latest post to their Facebook page, which is liked by over 900,000 people.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sandytwittergraph.png#Sandy twitter graphThe graph, from hashtags.org, is from a one percent sample of Twitter traffic over the past 24 hours.2012-11-08T18:44:58+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/10/31/going-above-and-beyond-how-ibm-is-supporting-sharjah-through-training-and-education-and-all-for-free/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sharjahlady1.jpgSharjahLadyHow will IBM and the Sharjah Government promote e-services to a society that is both traditional and conservative?https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/sharjahlady.jpgSharjahLadyhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/youngemiratis.jpgYoung Emiratis in SharjahIBM's remit has included encouraging ICT adoption among Sharjah's youth2012-10-31T10:05:51+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/16/religion-ramadan-and-socialmedia-a-case-study-with-du-alsayegh-media-and-shaikh-al-oraifi/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aloraifi-_du_big_004.jpgAloraifi-_DU_Big_004https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aloraifi-_du_big_003.jpgAloraifi-_DU_Big_003https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aloraifi-_du_big_002.jpgAloraifi-_DU_Big_0022012-08-03T10:13:03+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/31/muck-rack-and-monitoring-media-on-twitter-and-social-media-ccmuckrack/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/twitter-suspends-journalist-guy-adams-for-posting-nbc-chiefs-email-address.pngTwitter Suspends Journalist Guy Adams for Posting NBC Chief's Email AddressA snapshot of reporting from Muck Rack on a trending topic taken from a WSJ blog2012-07-31T05:29:11+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/29/do-you-know-which-videos-are-the-most-watched-on-youtube/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/youtube-api-feeds.pngYouTube API feedsYoutube's API feeds site is incredibly easy to use and will help you better understand which videos are proving popular online2012-07-29T04:35:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/28/justice-for-natalie-using-social-media-to-rally-the-public-and-gain-media-support-justicefornatalie/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/justice-for-natalie-not-a-hate-campaign-message.pngJustice for Natalie not a hate campaign messagehttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/justice-for-natalie-facebook-page.pngJustice for Natalie Facebook PageThe Justice for Natalie Facebook Page has only been live a few weeks but has already gone viral in the UAE and beyond2012-07-30T10:42:50+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/28/supporting-saudis-first-female-athletes-london2012-olympics/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/saudi-women-athletes-in-opening-ceremony-of-london-olympics.jpgSaudi-women-athletes-in-opening-ceremony-of-London-OlympicsThe ladies will be flying the flag for their country during London 2012https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/saudiwomenathletes.jpgSaudiWomenAthletesFrom left to right: Attar, Shahrkhani, and Mutabagani represent Saudi Arabia during the opening ceremony for London 2012https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/7003086-bin.jpg7003086.binSarah Attar will be the first Saudi woman to run in the Olympics when she competes in the 800 meters2012-07-28T09:35:47+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/26/yes-that-is-a-camel-on-the-road-running-next-to-the-car/2012-07-26T08:15:14+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/24/oops-time-out-dubai-bars-ramadan-and-stoptimeoutdubai/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/aygbs0kcmaibsl9-large.jpgAygBS0KCMAIBsL9.jpg largeThe offending article on Time Out Dubai's website today. The 5 to try: bars in Ramadan piece was pulled down earlier today2012-07-26T11:20:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/24/is-the-middle-easts-communications-business-now-247-due-to-socialmedia/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/crowdbooster_graph_image.pngCrowdbooster_graph_imageCrowdbooster is a great tool to use when you need to know the best timings for posting messageshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/the-best-time-to-tweet-infographic.pngThe Best Time To Tweet [INFOGRAPHIC]The When Should I Post this Infographic by digital agency Raka was based on Bitly's data for social media content distribution2012-07-24T11:39:48+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/21/got-sacked-on-twitter-maradona-and-alwasl/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/diego-maradona-i-found-out-i-was-fired-through-twitter.pngDiego Maradona - 'I Found out I was Fired Through Twitter'Can you imagine getting fired? By Twitter?2012-07-21T12:22:30+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/21/is-talent-enough-does-the-gulf-have-enough-creative-marketing-talent/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/ramadan_mubarak_jk_design.jpgRamadan_Mubarak_JK_DesignRamadan Mubarak to you all!2012-07-21T11:50:08+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/19/youtube-to-enable-blurring-of-faces-on-videos-from-today/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/screen-shot-2012-07-18-at-6-07-38-am1.pngScreen shot 2012-07-18 at 6.07.38 AMhttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/screen-shot-2012-07-18-at-6-07-38-am.pngScreen shot 2012-07-18 at 6.07.38 AMThe picture above shows clearly how simple it will be from now on to blur people's faces on Youtube.2012-07-19T06:29:57+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/17/why-i-love-ajstream-al-jazeeras-the-stream-shows-how-to-build-dialogue-through-an-online-audience/2012-08-22T04:44:49+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/17/who-controls-the-message-the-case-of-qatif-and-official-saudi-policy/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/no-saudi-arabias-king-abdullah-did-not-offer-to-buy-facebook-for-150-billion-digital-trends.pngNo, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah did not offer to buy Facebook for $150 billion - Digital TrendsNo, Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah did not offer to buy Facebook for $150 billion.https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/saudi-gazette-maintain-public-peace-al-qatif-sheikhs-tell-youth.pngSaudi Gazette - Maintain public peace, Al-Qatif sheikhs tell youthMaintain public peace, Al-Qatif sheikhs tell youth was the standard line in many Saudi media publicationshttps://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/e280abd982d986d8a7d8a9-d8a7d984d982d8b7d98ad981-d8a7d984d8a2d986-d8a7d984d8a3d8aed8a8d8a7d8b1d98ad8a9e280ace2808e-youtube.png‫قناة القطيف الآن الأخبارية‬‎ - YouTubeThe Qatif News channel is hosted on Youtube and has been viewed over 200,000 times since it was set up on February 9th 2012.2012-07-17T18:36:37+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/13/understanding-the-gulf-through-the-olympics/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/bahraini_olympic_team.jpgBahraini_Olympic_TeamMeet the Bahrain Olympians and spot how many are actually Bahraini2012-07-16T07:38:19+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/13/send-jennifer-i-heart-hamas-to-the-edinburgh-fringe-fest-fringefest/2012-07-13T15:06:52+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/13/a-female-saudi-graffiti-artist-in-jeddah/2012-07-13T05:39:46+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/01/and-if-youre-not-enjoying-your-flight-just-remember-youre-not-flying-middle-east-airlines/2012-07-01T19:30:31+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/07/01/fans-and-opponents-praise-and-target-mbc-on-twitter/2012-07-01T19:29:16+00:00monthlyhttps://alexofarabia.com/2012/04/21/a-role-model-from-the-gccs-government-sector-dr-saleh-al-awaji/https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/the-gulf-online-dr-alawaji.pngThe Gulf Online Dr AlAwajiFor the full text of this piece go to http://www.thegulfonline.com/Articles.aspx?ArtID=4082https://alexofarabia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/saudi-gazette-e28098green-buildings_-forum-calls-for-energy-savings.pngSaudi Gazette - 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