From left, Naif Saleh Alrajhi, Chairman of PHI Advertising, and Mansoor Al Sabahi, Chief Executive Officer, Mada Media.Mada Media, the company responsible for organising, developing and managing the out-of-home (OOH) advertising sector in Dubai, has awarded a strategic OOH advertising bid to PHI Advertising.
The contract was awarded during a signing ceremony in the presence of Mansoor Al Sabahi, Chief Executive Officer, Mada Media, and Naif Saleh Al Rajhi, Chairman, PHI Advertising.
The contract grants PHI Advertising the rights to install and monetise a portfolio of OOH advertising assets located along Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, Al Khail Road and the Dubai–Al Ain Road, three of the Emirate’s key arterial road networks.
The awarded portfolio includes nine digital unipoles, nine non-digital unipoles, and one non-digital hoarding sign.
All sites have been carefully selected to align with approved planning, technical and safety standards, ensuring seamless integration with Dubai’s road infrastructure and urban environment.
Commenting on the occasion, Mansoor Al Sabahi, Chief Executive Officer, Mada Media, said, “By awarding this bid to one of the leading regional companies in the out of home sector, Mada Media reaffirms its strategic commitment to fostering investment opportunities for national, regional and international trademarks that drive the sustained growth and transformation of Dubai’s Out‑of‑Home advertising landscape.
Al Sabahi added, “By accelerating the shift toward digital innovation and world‑class infrastructure, we aim to empower industry partners, attract new capital, and shape a future‑ready ecosystem that supports the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan and its broader vision for sustainable urban and economic development.”
This award forms part of Mada Media’s broader strategy to support the growth of the OOH advertising sector in Dubai by unlocking new investment opportunities that enhance market confidence and encourage digital transformation and empower sector’s investors.
Through clear, transparent and well-defined tendering processes, Mada Media aims to empower industry players while ensuring alignment with established standards and best practices.
Naif Saleh Alrajhi, Chairman of PHI Advertising, said, “We are proud to further strengthen our partnership with Dubai’s advertising sector, a partnership built on trust and sustained growth since 2019.”
Alrajhi added, “This award reflects our joint commitment to advancing Dubai’s OOH advertising sector and further reinforces PHI’s position as the largest outdoor LED digital network in Dubai, driven by continued investment in advanced technology and future-ready infrastructure aligned with the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan.”
Mada Media serves as the sector’s operational and developmental lead, responsible for organising, developing and managing OOH advertising sector across Dubai.
By working closely with industry stakeholders, the company ensures that advertising supports the city’s beautification, sustainability, and traffic safety goals, while driving a modern, innovative, and future‑ready OOH ecosystem aligned with Dubai’s 2040 Urban Master Plan and its long‑term vision.
The awarded bid is part of a wider list of OOH bids that Mada Media plans to release throughout 2026. These upcoming investment opportunities will cover a diverse range of advertising assets across Dubai’s major road networks and other strategic locations, responding to market demand while supporting the sector’s long-term growth.
Through these initiatives, Mada Media seeks to enhance the attractiveness and the growth of the OOH market, encourage innovation, and maintain the highest levels of quality, compliance and operational excellence.
