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When AI meets MENA’s media reality

Initiative UAE’s Yasmine Hussein on why algorithms need cultural intelligence.

Initiative UAE’s Yasmine Hussein on how culture is complex, and that is why algorithms need cultural intelligence.

As AI transforms media planning across global markets, the MENA region presents a compelling paradox. On one hand, the region is witnessing a surge in artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, driven by a mobile-first population and governments investing heavily in digital transformation. On the other, its cultural complexity – spanning diverse languages, dialects, traditions and sociopolitical sensitivities – demands more cultural intelligence and a human-centric approach to media strategy.

The promise and the paradox
AI’s potential in MENA is already materialising in meaningful ways. Leading telecom companies in Saudi Arabia, for example, are dynamically adapting media investm


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the authorHiba Faisal
Hiba Faisal is a Junior Reporter at Campaign Middle East, part of Motivate Media Group. She handles coverage on influencer marketing and the luxury industry, and is also tasked with the brand’s social media presence. Alongside her daily reportage, she produces and edits video content for Campaign’s digital platforms — including Reels, interviews, and behind-the-scenes features. She specialises in capturing how brands build emotional connections with their audiences by prioritising relevance and authenticity through co-creation and storytelling.