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New Yahoo! Maktoob Sports with updated design and more social tools for sharing

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 8 May 2012 Hour 07:32 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob, the premier digital media company, revealed an updated Arabic Sports destination, providing a new design and user interface, with a focus on a highly engaging user experience that combines blogs, photo slideshows, and great content in one place.

Based on Yahoo!’s global platform, the new Yahoo! Maktoob Sports destination introduces new social networking tools and a broader range of content in Arabic from even more syndicated media partners, and offers an easier way to read, comment and share the latest in sporting action from around the world.

“Sports is our latest property to move to Yahoo!’s global platform, which offers a fantastic user experience that is easy to navigate and enjoyable to use. In addition to usability, we are adding more great content and social tools that allow users to engage and share,” said Hosam El Sokkari, Head of Audience, Yahoo! Middle East said. “This year is a big year for sports, with the London Olympics and Euro 2012 coming up, so reinvigorating our sports offering was a high priority for us and we look forwa

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Yahoo! Goes Beyond Gold with Global Programming Coverage of Summer Olympics

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 8 May 2012 Hour 07:28 AM

Yahoo!, the premier digital media company, announced its Summer Games programming efforts bringing Yahoo!’s over 700 million global users closer to the events than ever before, in dozens of languages and regions, across multiple screens and digital platforms. Yahoo!’s coverage will include original video programs, breaking news, expert analysis from Gold Medal Olympians Dan O’Brien (Track and Field), Summer Sanders (Olympics), Shannon Miller (Gymnastics), and the award-winning team of writers from Yahoo! Sports, as well as social integration programs, and for the first time Yahoo! will reveal its “Memorable Moments” editorial series to build excitement for the Games. All the exclusive content will live across the Yahoo! Media Network in addition to the Yahoo! hub dedicated to coverage of the Games (http://sports.yahoo.com/olympics/) and Yahoo! Sports (http://sports.yahoo.com/), the No. 1 global sports destination online with over 104 million unique visitors a month.*

In MENA, Yahoo! Maktoob will be leveraging the global content and providing a dedicated Arabic destination for this year’s top sporting event, featuring news, videos, galleries, profiles, schedules, medal table, blogs and much more.

“As the No. 1 global destination online for Olympics coverage for the past three Games, Yahoo! dominates Olympics coverage with our unique storytelling; this year will be no exception and we will be bigger and better than ever before,” said Ross Levinsohn, executive vice president, head of global media. “We’re programming immersive digital experiences for a global audience and delivering a locally relevant editorial voice in each market. Our angle is to cover the stories behind the stories with our own exclusive talent, including multiple former Olympians - across screens, across the globe.”

Yahoo!’s “Memorable Moments” celebrates the most compelling stories in Summer Games history through the eyes of those who were there, Yahoo!’s writers and experts and othe

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Yahoo! joins Etisalat Smarthub

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 May 2012 Hour 13:31 PM

Etisalat Carrier & Wholesale Services and Yahoo! announced a partnership to bolster end-user experience through Etisalat’s SmartHub network. Yahoo! deployed accelerated delivery platforms in Etisalat’s Smarthub network that enable faster access to Yahoo!’s rich content throughout the region.

Ali Amiri, Executive Vice President, Carrier & Wholesale Services, Etisalat, said: "This is part of our Smarthub strategy for content providers. Today, we are able to provide accelerated access to the most popular internet content to our UAE Customers, regional ISP’s and Group Companies. By teaming up with Yahoo!, together, we help

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Yahoo! Maktoob promotes digital entrepreneurship at QITCOM 2012

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 March 2012 Hour 08:15 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob, the premier digital media company, is taking part in the second annual edition of the information and communication technology conference and exhibition, QITCOM 2012, in Doha, Qatar this week as the official online and media partner. During the conference, Yahoo! Maktoob is sharing industry expertise in digital entrepreneurship, advertising, and content creation through a number of panel discussions, workshops and technology showcases, with a special focus on fostering entrepreneurship in MENA.

“We are very excited to be participating in QITCOM 2012. With 70 million people online in MENA today, and an estimated 50 million more coming online in the next two to three years, the region stands as one of the fastest growing digital media markets in the world. The region is also home to a very young population, so promoting entrepreneurship and creating greater opportunities through the Internet becomes critical. To achieve that, focus needs to be given to developing a sustainable ICT ecosystem, and we at Yahoo! Maktoob are keen to be part of this process. Being at QITCOM gives us the opportunity to come together with ictQATAR and leading industry players to discuss ways to accelerate the

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MENA readies for Oscars®, Yahoo! Maktoob Research Survey reveals

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 20 February 2012 Hour 11:04 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob launches one-stop destination for Oscars® celebrity fashion, gossip, interviews and more

The Academy Awards event is a big night for people in the MENA region, with a whopping 87% planning to tune in online or on TV to watch the Oscars®, according to the latest survey in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by Yahoo! Maktoob Research. Whilst the majority says interest stems from a love of movies, 39% hope to spot their favorite stars and 23% are taking note of the latest red carpet fashions. Amidst mounting anticipation for the Academy Awards’ ceremony on Sunday 26th February, Yahoo! Maktoob has launched the ultimate Oscars destination to satisfy the region’s appetite for gossip, news, photos, videos and interviews.

“There is keen interest in the Oscars in our region, and as the premier digital media company, we are ensuring that we provide the most compelling and relevant content on all the big events throughout the year. We package it in a way that keeps people entertained and informed, while enabling them to engage and share,” said Hosam El Sokkari, Head of Audience, Yahoo! Middle East.

Big plans for Oscar night

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In MENA, most say it with flowers on Valentine’s Day

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 13 February 2012 Hour 10:19 AM

Love is in the air in MENA this Valentine’s Day, according to a new survey by Yahoo! Maktoob Research, which saw 61% of respondents saying that they are celebrating the most romantic day of the year. Among those celebrating, nearly 44% of those married say they never go through a year without doing something special on Valentine’s Day.

Valentine’s Day lovebirds in MENA are also planning to spend big on the so-called day of love. According the survey, the average spending on Valentine’s Day in the region is $230.

Nothing says I love you like…

Gifts are an integral part of celebrating Valentine’s Day, but the majority of respondents in the survey (80%) are also arranging a special day, evening, or weekend activity to celebrate.

The most popular gift on Valentine’s, especially among male respondents, is flowers at 43%. Perfumes/colognes come in the second place at 37%, and chocolates come third at 26%.

However, the majority of respondents do not limit themselves to one gift, but rather combine gifts together – averaging 3, which explains the a

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Yahoo! and ictQATAR enter strategic partnership to develop digital content ecosystem in Qatar

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 9 February 2012 Hour 11:27 AM

Yahoo! and ictQATAR have announced that they have entered into a strategic partnership to collaborate on the development of the digital media and content ecosystem in Qatar.

Leveraging its global leadership as the premier digital media company and its strong presence in the Middle East, Yahoo! will work closely with ictQATAR to cultivate innovation, stimulate online growth and nurture entrepreneurship in line with Qatar’s ICT2015 Strategy. As part of the agreement, Yahoo! will collaborate with ictQATAR’s incubation center as a strategic digital media knowledge partner. This means Yahoo! will contribute its world-class know-how and global scale in the areas of digital content, multi platform applications, and digital advertising, thus participating in demand stimulation and development by working closely with local entrepreneurs and start-ups to grow digital content in Qatar.

Rich Riley, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Yahoo! Europe Middle East and Africa, said, “We are very excited to be entering into this strategic partnership with ictQATAR. Th

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Yahoo! Maktoob Research reveals that majority of parents in the Middle East do not feel best placed to teach children about safety online

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 February 2012 Hour 10:09 AM

Over 68% of parents in the Middle East do not feel that they are best placed to teach children about online safety, with the majority believing their child will learn more about Internet safety from their peers or school than themselves, according to a survey by Yahoo! Maktoob Research, marking the annual global Safer Internet Day on 7th February 2012.

The new survey shows that 43% of parents polled believe their children will learn more from their friends, and 42% believe that schools are best in helping kids learn about online safety.

When it comes to how much parents feel the schools need to dedicate to the subject, 51% of those surveyed believe online safety should be an on-going discussion throughout the school year. This percentage was higher for parents of kids between 14-17 years, which showed 66% believing that the topic needs to be consistently addressed at schools.

“We know that parents are aware of the importance of online safety, but sometimes the lack of knowledge or tools prevents them from being able to take a more active role on the matter. This is why at Yahoo! Maktoob, we have introduced a special online resource called Yahoo! Safety Oasis, which is aimed at engaging families and educators in providing support resources that educate, entertain and reward children about the incredible potentials for online learning, as well as how to safely surf the net through enhanced digital literacy. A number of schools and educational initiatives have also integrated Yahoo! Sa

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Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Program and Yahoo! Maktoob Host Women Leaders from Middle East and North Africa for “Change Your World! Cairo” Summit on Social/Digital Media

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 18 January 2012 Hour 11:15 AM

Yahoo!’s Business & Human Rights Program, and Yahoo! Maktoob, and in partnership with Vital Voices, hosted the first “Change Your World!” summit on women and social and digital media in Cairo on January 18.

The summit brought together women in leadership from across the Middle East and North Africa to showcase and share lessons learned on how women are using technology, the Internet and social media platforms to create positive change in the world.

Moderated by award winning journalist and human rights activist Mona Eltahawy, participants focused on how technology and media can amplify women’s voices and support women’s leadership in four specific areas: women’s economic empowerment, political leadership, journalism, and human rights and women’s rights. Attendees were also able to share experiences, collaborate on best practices and spark innovation.

Panelists and participants include:

Maria Al Masani, social media pioneer and founder of Yemen Rights Monitor;

Fida Ouri, deputy director of NISAA FM in the West Bank, one of the first all-women, non-political radio stations in the Arab world;

Shereen Allam, Egyptian entrepreneur, co-owner of Eco-tek and founder, Association for Women’s Total Advancement and Development;

Lara Ayoub, Jordanian digital media pioneer and digital media director, Al Ghad and Al-Waseet

Dalia Ziada, Egyptian women’s rights activist and blogger who has been hailed by the international media as one of the most influential women in the world;

Lamees Dhaif, Bahraini journalist and human rights activist.

“Women across the Middle East and North Africa are using the Internet, technology and social media to learn, to lead, to inspire, to connect and to change the world. We are hosting this summit to shine the light on extraordinary women, to facilitate an ongoing exchange of ideas, and to identify areas where companies can use their technology and platforms to amplify women’s voices,” said Ebele Okobi, director of Yahoo!’s Business & Human Rights Program.

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Yahoo! Maktoob News has a new look!

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 11 December 2011 Hour 07:56 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob News just unveiled a new and modern site design for a more intuitive experience that enables an easier way to view and discover content related to topics of interest. The completely refreshed site has upgraded photo and video galleries to browse the latest news, and gives the ability to share and recommend stories with and to friends to facilitate conversations on the people, places and events that matter to you most.

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New Yahoo! Maktoob Sports with updated design and more social tools for sharing

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 8 May 2012 Hour 07:32 AM

Yahoo! Goes Beyond Gold with Global Programming Coverage of Summer Olympics

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 8 May 2012 Hour 07:28 AM

Yahoo! joins Etisalat Smarthub

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 May 2012 Hour 13:31 PM

Yahoo! Maktoob promotes digital entrepreneurship at QITCOM 2012

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 March 2012 Hour 08:15 AM

MENA readies for Oscars®, Yahoo! Maktoob Research Survey reveals

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 20 February 2012 Hour 11:04 AM

In MENA, most say it with flowers on Valentine’s Day

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 13 February 2012 Hour 10:19 AM

Yahoo! and ictQATAR enter strategic partnership to develop digital content ecosystem in Qatar

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 9 February 2012 Hour 11:27 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob Research reveals that majority of parents in the Middle East do not feel best placed to teach children about safety online

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 7 February 2012 Hour 10:09 AM

Yahoo! Business & Human Rights Program and Yahoo! Maktoob Host Women Leaders from Middle East and North Africa for “Change Your World! Cairo” Summit on Social/Digital Media

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 18 January 2012 Hour 11:15 AM

Yahoo! Maktoob News has a new look!

by Yahoo! Maktoob Team At 11 December 2011 Hour 07:56 AM

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