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FEATURED NEWS Top Tips For Entries into the MENA Search Awards. Published – 21.01.2026 Author: Jayesh Jain, MENA Search Awards Judge. Having had the privilege of reviewing outstanding entries for the MENA Search Awards, I’ve seen firsthand the level of creativity, technical expertise, and innovation that search professionals bring to the table. At the same time, I’ve noticed that many agencies—especially smaller ones—hesitate to enter, often unsure if their […] Read More
Image: Eight Nominations. Zero Surprises. Eight Nominations. Zero Surprises. Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. TIDAL’s MENA Search Awards shortlist proves what happens when you stop playing agency games and start building empires. Five trophies at the Global Search Awards last month. Eight nominations at MENA this week. At this […] Read More
Image: Reffine Named Finalist for “Best Use of Data (SEO)” at MENA Search Awards 2025 Reffine Named Finalist for “Best Use of Data (SEO)” at MENA Search Awards 2025 Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. Reffine share details of their award-nominated work with JLR MENA and OMG. Strategic collaboration with JLR MENA and OMG delivers measurable business impact through data-driven SEO Reffine, the web technology partner for Jaguar Land Rover […] Read More
Image: A Double Honor: INTREN & Lúnico Named Finalists for Two Categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 A Double Honor: INTREN & Lúnico Named Finalists for Two Categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. The excitement at INTREN has officially doubled! We are incredibly proud and honored to announce that we have been shortlisted for two categories at the MENA Search Awards 2025 for our work with the premium […] Read More
Image: BusinessUp! From Zero Budget to Global Finalist: Our MINISO SEO Project is a Finalist at MENA Search Awards! BusinessUp! From Zero Budget to Global Finalist: Our MINISO SEO Project is a Finalist at MENA Search Awards! Content shared by our community does not necessarily represent the official views of Don’t Panic or the MENA Search Awards. As the BusinessUp! team, we are thrilled and proud to be a finalist in the prestigious MENA Search Awards in the “Best Low Budget SEO Campaign” category. The zero-budget SEO project we executed for the […] Read More
Image: How Digital Rocket IO is Redefining AI-Powered Marketing Performance in the MENA Region How Digital Rocket IO is Redefining AI-Powered Marketing Performance in the MENA Region We’re incredibly proud to announce that Digital Rocket IO has won the Best Use of AI in PPC at the prestigious MENA Search Awards. This recognition is not just an honor for our team; it’s a powerful validation of our core belief: that the most extraordinary marketing results are achieved when expert human strategists are […] Read More
Image: (NOT) Getting Tired Of Winning: The Sequel – Tidal Digital (NOT) Getting Tired Of Winning: The Sequel – Tidal Digital Well, here we are again. Another year, another round of industry chaos, and somehow, we’re still standing – thriving, even. While the marketing world scrambles to make sense of the latest algorithm meltdowns and platform “enhancements” (read: more ways to make our lives difficult), we’ve been quietly getting on with it – growing, adapting, and, […] Read More
Image: AI & SEO: Friend or Foe? Using AI in SEO: The Right Way, the Wrong Way & the Smarter Way (And no, I don’t just mean LLMs) AI & SEO: Friend or Foe? Using AI in SEO: The Right Way, the Wrong Way & the Smarter Way (And no, I don’t just mean LLMs) Author: Mariam Abu Bakr – 16 February, 2025 A decade in SEO means I’ve seen it all—every algorithm shake-up, every so-called ‘SEO game-changing’ tactic, every trend that came and went. So, when AI entered the chat, you bet I had thoughts. As the (unofficial) face of SEO in my circles, people keep looking at me […] Read More
Image: Unlock the power of ramadan shopping trends – 2025 insights for e-commerce success  Unlock the power of ramadan shopping trends – 2025 insights for e-commerce success  Author: Zbigniew Nowicki, MENA Search Awards Judge Ramadan is not just a period of spiritual reflection – it is also a time of heightened consumer activity, increased spending, and strategic opportunities for businesses. As one of the biggest shopping seasons in key markets, Ramadan presents a prime moment for e-commerce brands to connect with consumers, […] Read More