Archive for 'Middle East'
Hey Lollipop! Wear a Hijab!
I received this print ad in a spam email at work. Its origin is unknown, but I am guessing this is a public service announcement (PSA) in an Arabic/Muslim country somewhere. The copy translates: ” You [...]
Updates on Halifax, MENA, Business, Tech, and Global Affairs
Summer is the busiest season for me personally and professionally. I hope readers will excuse the slacking on the blog front. To make up for it, here is a ‘Walmart’ post offering a variety of updates [...]
Future Business Opportunities Forecast Confirmed
You may remember a blog post earlier this year (March 8 2008 ) that contained a forecast of five upcoming business opportunities in the Middle East this year (click here for post). Last Week, one of [...]
Road ‘bumps’ Promoting Breast Cancer Exams
JWT Kuwait recently executed a unique campaign on behalf of Taiba Hospital to promote breast cancer exams. This is one instance in which cooperation between corporate and government resulted in facilitating a campaign using public infrastructure [...]
Business Trends: 5 Ways You Can Make Money From The Middle East in 2008
I usually charge a fee for this information through my trade consulting firm Midman International. However, I am feeling charitable today. Besides, Canadian firms need all the help they can get to break out of their [...]
Divorce Elevator
I just can’t get enough of these elevator ads springing all across the Middle East. Below is one by Fortune Promoseven in Oman. When the elevator doors separate… (get it? Hilarious!) Seriously though, divorce is not [...]
Advertising Torture – More Creative Elevator Ads
Forget obscure elevator advertising that is tucked away in a corner digital screen or print display case. Making a big impact requires a big ad, and, in some cases, a little bit of shock value. I [...]
Yemen’s President Longest Ruling In The World After Castro?
When I woke up this morning, I was treated to two major news headlines. Fidel Castro resigned his presidency, and Pervez Musharaf’s ruling party (the PML-Q) lost the elections in Pakistan! 2008 is shaping up to [...]
Yemen Helps Saskatchewan Rough Riders Win 2008 Grey Cup
I came across this article today, which is mildly relevant since: 1. The Super Bowl is upon us this Sunday, and 2. I will be watching it with a friend who is a member of the [...]
Offensive Advertisement Content
Vincent Raffray from Tonic Dubai is at it again! The following print ad campaign (called ‘only human’) border on the offensive, but it could just be a cultural difference. Vincent acknowledges that this client has always [...]
Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
Brother I am not familiar with canadian environment.But as a student o
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
With regards to Farak's comments: 1st, Hitler and the others you ment
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
Stumbled upon this accidentally and didn't finish reading, but I'm won
Confirmed: Islamic Banking in Canada
Salam All, This is in response to the comment from Abdirizak and all
Muslim Prayer in Toronto Schools: Social Engineering vs School Board Policy
Nice article. It just goes to show that the Canadians are becoming the