2006
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Bahrain prosecutor seeks help
The Bahrain public prosecutor has called on the local media to help reverse a growing culture of lawlessness. In a statement to the press he said 58,000 criminal cases were filed last year, up from 47,486 in 2004, and that the media had a significant role in fostering lawfulness.
Marketing Blog
Tattoo has launched a Blog aimed at providing freedom of speech for marketing professionals in the region. There is no charge for users to contribute and the service is open to anyone involved in marketing in the Middle East and North Africa region. Users simply log on to www.marketingMENAblog.com and post their contributions.
Al Jazeera Peace Process study
The Qatar-based Al Jazeera Channel is to broadcast a three-part documentary examining the history of the Arab-Israeli peace process over the past six years. The controversial series will present the point of view of presidents and prime ministers, and the terrorists behind the bombings and assassinations.
Media praises Maktoum legacy
UAE and regional newspapers are swamped by the outpouring of grief following the sudden death of UAE Vice-President and Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum yesteday. Many businesses placed advertisements as a mark of respect, and praised the remarkable transformation of the UAE under his rule.
40th IAA event in Dubai
The 40th International Advertising Association World Congress will be held in Dubai from March 20-23. Top global agencies BBDO, Euro RSCG, FCB, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, UM7 and Young & Rubicam have all agreed to take part in a special industry exhibition section to be held in parallel with the Congress, at the Dubai International Convention Centre.
Bahrain top book publisher
Bahraini authors published 132 books, according to the latest United Nations Development programme report, which places the island state at the top of the Arab world in terms of publications per capita. But overall the average publication of seven books per million people in the Arab world was very low by world standards.
RAK launches media free zone
The Ras Al Khaimah Media Free Zone was launched yesterday, which hopes to cash in on companies leaving the Dubai Media City due to spiralling rental costs. The Century Media Centre is to set up the first phase of the project with a satellite link-up, reported Gulf News.
Tiger's agent at GolfEx
Sporting powerbroker Mark Steinberg, the man who helps guide the careers of golfers Tiger Woods and Annika Sorenstam, will give an address on managing champions and the future direction of player sponsorships at GolfEx Dubai. The global golf summit is being held at the Jumeirah Conference Centre on 29-30 January 2006.
Access World in Arabic
Nattiq Technologies will publish an Arabic version of bi-monthly magazine Access World on its website, following an agreement with the American Foundation for the Blind's publishing arm, AFB Press. Access World deals with issues relating to the visually impaired. Visit www.natiq.com.
Ad industry comes to Dubai
The 40th International Advertising Association World Congress is being held in Dubai from 20-23 March 2006. Organisers say the event will gather together industry powerhouses such as BBDO, Euro RSCG, FCB, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy, UM7 and Young & Rubicam. During the event, the IAA will host an exhibition of advertising campaigns under the banner "Great Ads for a Better Future".
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