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Media training unit inaugurated in Jordan

Jordan's HRH Princess Basma inaugurated the studios of the broadcast media training unit (MTS) of the Arab Media Women Centre (AMWC) which specialises in producing programmes tackling women's and youth issues. Jordan Times - 14Oct 06:31GMT
Dynasty Zarooni top ad spender in 2008 H1

Private developer Dynasty Zarooni emerged as the country's top spender in advertising during the first half of 2008, overtaking Emaar, last year's top spender by almost double. Emirates Business 24/7 - 14Oct 06:12GMT
Number of Middle East titles to be audited exceeds hundred for the first time

BPA Worldwide, the global auditor of media, has reported the number of print titles to be audited in the Middle East has surpassed the 100 barrier for the first time, with the drive towards accountability extending out from Dubai and reaching all areas of the region. Press Release - 13Oct 10:34GMT
CNN to broadcast from Abu Dhabi

CNN International is to start broadcasting live daily news from a new facility in Abu Dhabi. This move signals the global network's on-the-ground commitment to the Middle East and marks CNN's first scheduled daily live show from the region. Emirates Business 24/7 - 13Oct 06:48GMT
New media park to generate content for Arabic audiences

A new media park named "twofour54" was launched with the professed objective of establishing Abu Dhabi as a centre of excellence for Arabic content creation, top officials said. Gulf News - 13Oct 05:24GMT
Newly-Launched Property TV Aims To Reach 5 Million Households

Singapore-based India Nivesh TV Networks lines up exciting program mix to make Property TV a definitive marketplace for promoting property projects Dubai Property TV, the region's first international 24x7 property channel with a footprint covering the Middle East among other regions. Press Release - 12Oct 12:46GMT
Abu Dhabi Launches Media Content Creation Zone

Abu Dhabi today unveiled a new media content creation zone called 'twofour54'. Representing the geographical co-ordinates of Abu Dhabi, twofour54 will establish the city as a centre of excellence for Arabic content creation that is internationally renowned. Press Release - 12Oct 12:32GMT
Saudi Research and Marketing Group Q3 profit reached SAR36 million

(Arabic) Saudi Research and Marketing Group profit attained SAR181.7 million in 9 months. Al-Arabiya - 12Oct 09:53GMT
Abu Dhabi's Media Free Zone Opens On Sunday

A mega media park will be launched today to "create content by Arabs for Arabs," according to a senior executive. Gulf News - 12Oct 08:43GMT
National Geographic Ties Up With UAE Media Firm

National Geographic Entertainment will tie up with Image-nation Abu Dhabi to produce 15 documentaries and movies over the next five years, a senior executive of the global media company said. Gulf News - 12Oct 08:38GMT

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1	Saudi Research and Marketing Group	Saudi Arabia	675
2	Kuwait National Cinema Company	Kuwait	360
3	Jordan Press Foundation	Jordan	203
4	Egyptian Media Production City	Egypt	187
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