Google Gemini AI Mode now supports Arabic as part of a global expansion to 200 countries, bringing culturally aware search to MENA users
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Arabic online motherhood platform Omooma secures $2.5 million in recent fund round
Omooma aims to increase their roster of Arabic medical, lifestyle, well-being and financial experts across the region to over 40 by the end of the year
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Why the lack of localisation is a “missed opportunity” in the region’s gaming industry
Games revenue in Saudi Arabia, the UAE and Egypt alone are expected to exceed $3billion in 2025, with over 85 million gamers playing across mobile, PC, and console
Arab working mothers
Inside the start-up providing content for working Arab mothers
Ummahat has 50,000 users subscribed to its platform, offers expert Arabic content on everything from child rearing to lifestyle trends
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US investor targets Abu Dhabi’s Majarra amid rising demand for Arabic online content
North Base Media invests in Majarra which offers single-subscription sign-on to online content platforms in Arabic
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How is science building Iraq’s former glory, and the minds of young Saudis?
The Middle East and North Africa’s contribution to global science and engineering publications was only about two percent in 2013 according to a Harvard funded study.
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Netflix no plans for Dubai office, but open to more Arab content
Video streaming giant Netflix has so far announced three original series from the region
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Emirates launches Arabic version of passenger app
All the features in the Emirates app are now available in Arabic, bringing the total number of languages supported to 19
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Filmmakers highlight need for Arabic language content for children
Actors and filmmakers rued the fact that Arab children are growing up watching western and foreign films and television programmes as they cannot find similar content in Arabic
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New Dubai TV, film JV to focus on Arabic entertainment
Front Row Filmed Entertainment and Rocket Science have entered into a joint venture to form Dubai-based Yalla Yalla
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Netflix’s first Middle East Original drama to launch this summer
Jinn will be told across five 30-45 minute long episodes on the streaming service
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Video: What to expect with ‘Flix on 86’ at this year’s CABSAT 2019
Brand View: A new arrival at CABSAT 2019, Flix on 86, hosted in collaboration with MENA TV and UTURN Entertainment brings a range of original Arabic and international content via live cinema screenings
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Facebook launches Arabic fact-checking initative
Social media giant announces partnership with AFP to reduce the spread of misinformation in Arabic
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Washington Post to launch Arabic-language commentary page
US newspaper says page will feature columns by writers worldwide, including some based in the Middle East and North Africa
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Arabic streaming, cinema to see global surge, says Fox Networks
The rise in local filmmaking talent is also expected to boost Arab cinema
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How CineMENA aims to shape the future of content creation
Dubai Studio City launches new platform that celebrates the art of content creation and nurtures local talent in the field