DUBAI: The holy month of Ramadan is a time for enjoying local shows for many people in the Middle East. Traditionally, these would be viewed on the TV through satellite channels, but the proliferation of the internet and social media has seen people turn to other devices for their daily dose of entertainment. Last year, for example, there was a 167 percent increase in Google
DUBAI: Nearly 4,000 podcasts have been produced in the MENA region, according to Stefano Fallaha, the founder and CEO of marketing consultancy Podean, who said that this number is low compared with other parts of the world. He was one of the speakers at the recent Step Conference 2022, which attracted more than 8,000 attendees to its 10th anniversary event. The technology