Banks in the Middle East are contending with a changing financial industry, the introduction of digital-first brands and a young, global population. Antonino Lupo reports on the tensions between traditional banking an...
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Best in rebranding and brand development to be celebrated across Middle East and Africa
Now entering its seventh year, the Transform Awards Middle East and Africa is the definitive benchmark of excellence in rebranding and brand development. Previous winners include the likes of Meraas, STC, Virgin Mobil...
On the atoll
A new resort in the Maldives needed to attract an audience with a different approach to luxury. The Gürallar Group worked with Landor to create the Joali brand, bringing to life a brand persona that enticed, exci...
Focus: A is for Azerbaijan
Transforming how Azerbaijan was perceived as a tourist destination, and ultimately as a nation, was a task that Landor took one with creative energy, combining strategic insight with a simple idea to represent a compl...
Opinion: Employer branding in the gulf region
With the price of oil rebounding from $50 per barrel in 2016 to $64 per barrel now, and with 70% of the population under 30, young Saudis are still anxious about their future prospects. Considering 70% of working Saud...
Insights: Permanency through change
The Transform Awards MENA celebrated the best in rebranding and brand development across the region. Tonic International was an award winner this year The way we perc...
Winners announced at 2019 Transform Awards MENA
For six years, the Transform Awards Middle East and North Africa has celebrated rebranding and brand development across the region. Previous winners have exemplified best in class work in the field of brand strategy a...
Shortlist announced for 2019 Transform Awards MENA
For six years, the Transform Awards Middle East and North Africa has celebrated rebranding and brand development across the region. Previous winners have exemplified best in class work in the field of brand strategy a...
Brand experience: Oman Arab Bank
For one of Oman’s biggest brands, Oman Arab Bank, a better in-branch experience became the centrepiece of a brand repositioning strategy that encouraged a more personal relationship between the bank and its customers....
Transform Awards MENA to celebrate best in brand, enter now
In May 2018, the coveted ‘Grand prix’ award for excellence in rebranding and brand development went to property developer Meraas for its work with Wolff Olins. Not only was the branding visually exciting and unique in...