Joining Hands with BOLDTalks
Once in a while, an event manages to spark imagination, fuel dialog and make a lasting impression. As bystander admirers of BOLDTalks for a few years, this year unraveled a unique partnership with the event. …
Joining Hands with BOLDTalks
Once in a while, an event manages to spark imagination, fuel dialog and make a lasting impression. As bystander admirers of BOLDTalks for a few years, this year unraveled a unique partnership with the event. …
Our Road from Denial to Self-Discovery
Disruption Led by Pixels
Let’s face it: regardless of industry, globalisation punched each of us in the gut–and hard. The very nature of competition mutated—and not just in the cliched China-beats-everybody kind of way. In the …
Our Road from Denial to Self-Discovery
Disruption Led by Pixels
Let’s face it: regardless of industry, globalisation punched each of us in the gut–and hard. The very nature of competition mutated—and not just in the cliched China-beats-everybody kind of way. In the …
#AnaDubai: Challenging the Meaning of Art
The City Is Your Canvas
This year, Dubai Culture & Art Authority and Dubai-based design boutique Xpoze approached us to be a part of their outdoor art initiative The City Is Your Canvas – commissioning local artists …
#AnaDubai: Challenging the Meaning of Art
The City Is Your Canvas
This year, Dubai Culture & Art Authority and Dubai-based design boutique Xpoze approached us to be a part of their outdoor art initiative The City Is Your Canvas – commissioning local artists …
Video: How Xische was founded with $3,339
SMEInfo is one of the definitive SME portals in the Middle East, featuring inspiring entrepreneurial stories of the UAE. Our founder Danish Farhan was invited to join their Business Mentor panel and share his experience …
Video: How Xische was founded with $3,339
SMEInfo is one of the definitive SME portals in the Middle East, featuring inspiring entrepreneurial stories of the UAE. Our founder Danish Farhan was invited to join their Business Mentor panel and share his experience …
The Debate: Philanthropy vs Social Enterprise
Our CEO Danish Farhan was invited to host a panel last night for Acumen Fund–one of the world’s most innovative non-profit venture funds that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Entitled …
The Debate: Philanthropy vs Social Enterprise
Our CEO Danish Farhan was invited to host a panel last night for Acumen Fund–one of the world’s most innovative non-profit venture funds that uses entrepreneurial approaches to solve the problems of global poverty. Entitled …
Xische at the UAE Apps Masterclass
Last night, the Shelter hosted an insightful gathering of app-minded individuals in Dubai. Three stories from UAE-based app designers and developers were showcased in pitch sessions of 10 minutes each. On the other side of the …
Xische at the UAE Apps Masterclass
Last night, the Shelter hosted an insightful gathering of app-minded individuals in Dubai. Three stories from UAE-based app designers and developers were showcased in pitch sessions of 10 minutes each. On the other side of the …
PlayStation ME: Social Needn’t Be Only Virtual
For one of the region’s most exciting gaming expos GAMES12, PlayStation Middle East asked us to help raise the bar on how social media can fuel real engagement. As existing social media partners of PlayStation, …
PlayStation ME: Social Needn’t Be Only Virtual
For one of the region’s most exciting gaming expos GAMES12, PlayStation Middle East asked us to help raise the bar on how social media can fuel real engagement. As existing social media partners of PlayStation, …
7½ Lessons From Designyatra 2012
(This blog post originally appeared on danishfarhan.com by our CEO).
Back in Dubai after attending Kyoorius Designyatra 2012–an alarmingly inspiring event that bridges the divide between the popular irrelevance of design as a concept, and it’s real global impact. …
7½ Lessons From Designyatra 2012
(This blog post originally appeared on danishfarhan.com by our CEO).
Back in Dubai after attending Kyoorius Designyatra 2012–an alarmingly inspiring event that bridges the divide between the popular irrelevance of design as a concept, and it’s real global impact. …
Designing a simpler, smarter Sony VAIO for the Middle East
Xische was approached by Sony with a simple directive: Redesign their rather dated Sony VAIO website for a cool, tech-savvy generation. A generation that effortlessly navigates technology, and has no time for complications or delays.…
Designing a simpler, smarter Sony VAIO for the Middle East
Xische was approached by Sony with a simple directive: Redesign their rather dated Sony VAIO website for a cool, tech-savvy generation. A generation that effortlessly navigates technology, and has no time for complications or delays.…
Danish Farhan presents at The Internet Show 2012
Measuring Social Media ROI from Danish Farhan
Our CEO Danish was asked to present a keynote on how ROI is measured for social media. He jumped at the opportunity because he believes asking to measure …
Danish Farhan presents at The Internet Show 2012
Measuring Social Media ROI from Danish Farhan
Our CEO Danish was asked to present a keynote on how ROI is measured for social media. He jumped at the opportunity because he believes asking to measure …
Lexus UAE: First Facebook App Of Its Kind Builds Video From Your Timeline
As digital partners of Al Futtaim Group’s marketing agency GMASCO, we service Lexus UAE on most things digital since earlier this year. One of the ideas to help fuel fan growth and engagement on Lexus’ …
Lexus UAE: First Facebook App Of Its Kind Builds Video From Your Timeline
As digital partners of Al Futtaim Group’s marketing agency GMASCO, we service Lexus UAE on most things digital since earlier this year. One of the ideas to help fuel fan growth and engagement on Lexus’ …
New Guy: I’ve Got a List to Keep Track of Lists You Don’t Even Know You Need Yet
Meet Alan Jambaro.
Fav food? Music you listen to? Books you read?
I love Asian cuisine particularly Thai and Chinese.
I love happy, feel good music when im at work. It helps me to be …
New Guy: I’ve Got a List to Keep Track of Lists You Don’t Even Know You Need Yet
Meet Alan Jambaro.
Fav food? Music you listen to? Books you read?
I love Asian cuisine particularly Thai and Chinese.
I love happy, feel good music when im at work. It helps me to be …
Partnering with Acumen Fund’s Dubai Chapter
As with most parts of the world, the concept of ‘social entrepreneurship’ is grossly misunderstood to be a fancy alternative for a charity. A social venture, of course, is not all that different from a commercial …
Partnering with Acumen Fund’s Dubai Chapter
As with most parts of the world, the concept of ‘social entrepreneurship’ is grossly misunderstood to be a fancy alternative for a charity. A social venture, of course, is not all that different from a commercial …
Wanted: Fashion Stylists for Hot New Dubai Venture
If you’re reading this, you probably know what we’re talking about. Personal stylists give fashion advice to ensure that clients will be able to showcase their desired fashion image. As a potential candidate, you need …
Wanted: Fashion Stylists for Hot New Dubai Venture
If you’re reading this, you probably know what we’re talking about. Personal stylists give fashion advice to ensure that clients will be able to showcase their desired fashion image. As a potential candidate, you need …
New Gal: I Can Out-Design You and I Won’t Even Have to Open My Eyes
Meet Nehal Ahmed.
What’s your fav food? What music do you listen to, Books you read?
Oriental food anytime.
Current favourite: ‘Everything in its right place’ mix by Pretty Lights. I easily fall in love …
New Gal: I Can Out-Design You and I Won’t Even Have to Open My Eyes
Meet Nehal Ahmed.
What’s your fav food? What music do you listen to, Books you read?
Oriental food anytime.
Current favourite: ‘Everything in its right place’ mix by Pretty Lights. I easily fall in love …
The Case for Digital Startups
This post was published on The Shelter’s blog and was authored by Mary Ames. Download the full report here.
In September, Shelter Dubai hosted a panel discussion with regional experts in online business in the …
The Case for Digital Startups
This post was published on The Shelter’s blog and was authored by Mary Ames. Download the full report here.
In September, Shelter Dubai hosted a panel discussion with regional experts in online business in the …
Mentoring at Startup Weekend Dubai 2011
We’re super excited to have witnessed Dubai’s first Startup Weekend–featuring an incredible bunch of entrepreneurs from the city under one roof for 54-hours. Our CEO Danish was invited to mentor selected teams to define, refine and present …
Mentoring at Startup Weekend Dubai 2011
We’re super excited to have witnessed Dubai’s first Startup Weekend–featuring an incredible bunch of entrepreneurs from the city under one roof for 54-hours. Our CEO Danish was invited to mentor selected teams to define, refine and present …
Grosper.com kills the group-buying cliche in Dubai
Just because you are a group buying website does not necessarily mean you have to look ugly. Grosper.com is a group-buying website that doesn’t peddle spa vouchers, meal discounts or other little memorabilia. They’re about …
Grosper.com kills the group-buying cliche in Dubai
Just because you are a group buying website does not necessarily mean you have to look ugly. Grosper.com is a group-buying website that doesn’t peddle spa vouchers, meal discounts or other little memorabilia. They’re about …
Xische Leads With 3 Wins and 9 Nominations at Internet Awards 2011
(Update: We’re thrilled to have won 3 awards! Details indicated below and on the organizer’s website)
It’s always nice to see our clients shine in the glory of work we had a little something to do …
Xische Leads With 3 Wins and 9 Nominations at Internet Awards 2011
(Update: We’re thrilled to have won 3 awards! Details indicated below and on the organizer’s website)
It’s always nice to see our clients shine in the glory of work we had a little something to do …
Wanted Alive: Social Media Executive
Job Reference: XB110 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
Our social media squad (behind RAKBANK, City of Life & TEDxRamallah) is looking to add a motivated geek with a passion for blogging, tweeting, facebooking, content ideation …
Wanted Alive: Social Media Executive
Job Reference: XB110 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
Our social media squad (behind RAKBANK, City of Life & TEDxRamallah) is looking to add a motivated geek with a passion for blogging, tweeting, facebooking, content ideation …
Wanted: Junior Project Coordinator in Dubai
Job Reference: XB109 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
We’re looking for a candidate with an OCD-type personality (read:obsessive-compulsive disorder) to fill the role of project coordinator. If you’re an ex-developer who understands the nitty-gritty of …
Wanted: Junior Project Coordinator in Dubai
Job Reference: XB109 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
We’re looking for a candidate with an OCD-type personality (read:obsessive-compulsive disorder) to fill the role of project coordinator. If you’re an ex-developer who understands the nitty-gritty of …
TEDxRamallah – The Digital Story of Hope in a Social Media World
Xische and TEDxRamallah joined forces almost a year ago and itʼs been an extremely thrilling experience right from the start. TED, the event, is well-known for itʼs inspirational overtones and sense of purpose. TEDxRamallah inspired the passion behind …
TEDxRamallah – The Digital Story of Hope in a Social Media World
Xische and TEDxRamallah joined forces almost a year ago and itʼs been an extremely thrilling experience right from the start. TED, the event, is well-known for itʼs inspirational overtones and sense of purpose. TEDxRamallah inspired the passion behind …
Danish Farhan Talks Twitter Politics With Sultan Al Qassemi, Mishaal Al Gergawi
On Twitter 5th birthday, our chief Danish Farhan was invited to weigh in on Twitter and it’s growing relevance in business and politics. The segment also features one of Time’s 140 most influential Twitter users …
Danish Farhan Talks Twitter Politics With Sultan Al Qassemi, Mishaal Al Gergawi
On Twitter 5th birthday, our chief Danish Farhan was invited to weigh in on Twitter and it’s growing relevance in business and politics. The segment also features one of Time’s 140 most influential Twitter users …
Dubai International Financial Centre Digitally Rebranded
Working with one of the most interesting brands in the UAE — the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — was a spectacular challenge on many fronts. The Xische team was invited to pitch competitively for …
Dubai International Financial Centre Digitally Rebranded
Working with one of the most interesting brands in the UAE — the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) — was a spectacular challenge on many fronts. The Xische team was invited to pitch competitively for …
A Brand Invented By Kids, Locked Down By The Crowds
This morning, Xische attempted something completely untried in the design thinking process. Here’s how the story goes: Our friends at Alchemy Films ran a project last week with the students of GEMS World Academy in …
A Brand Invented By Kids, Locked Down By The Crowds
This morning, Xische attempted something completely untried in the design thinking process. Here’s how the story goes: Our friends at Alchemy Films ran a project last week with the students of GEMS World Academy in …
30 Mins in 60 Secs at Xische
So there’s two reasons to do this timelapse video of our offices in Dubai. 1) Ever wonder what 30 minutes at Xische’s Dubai Media City office look like? Well you need wonder no more. 2) …
30 Mins in 60 Secs at Xische
So there’s two reasons to do this timelapse video of our offices in Dubai. 1) Ever wonder what 30 minutes at Xische’s Dubai Media City office look like? Well you need wonder no more. 2) …
How To Demolish Your Brand: Benihana And The Art of Suing Bloggers
The Incident
Just in case you haven’t already heard, bloggers in Arabia unite today to show solidarity to a fellow blogger — Mark Makhoul — and his plight in an epic turn of events in …
How To Demolish Your Brand: Benihana And The Art of Suing Bloggers
The Incident
Just in case you haven’t already heard, bloggers in Arabia unite today to show solidarity to a fellow blogger — Mark Makhoul — and his plight in an epic turn of events in …
XBENCH: Crowdsourced Art For Benches In Dubai
We were invited by one of Dubai’s eclectic boutiques called S*uce to participate in a cool thought-provoking initiative to push for more benches in Dubai. We took the opportunity to involve the crowd to be a part of …
XBENCH: Crowdsourced Art For Benches In Dubai
We were invited by one of Dubai’s eclectic boutiques called S*uce to participate in a cool thought-provoking initiative to push for more benches in Dubai. We took the opportunity to involve the crowd to be a part of …
Unlocking the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Bid
On August 5, 2010 we announced our win of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid digital account. Two hours ago, we were gobsmacked to realise that our little bit had a role to play in …
Unlocking the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Bid
On August 5, 2010 we announced our win of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid digital account. Two hours ago, we were gobsmacked to realise that our little bit had a role to play in …
Augmented Reality in the Middle East with Jotun
November is turning out to be a spectacularly techie month for us! After the wildly viral barcode invitations we produced for TEDxDubai this year, we’re excited to follow it up with an Augmented Reality experience for …
Augmented Reality in the Middle East with Jotun
November is turning out to be a spectacularly techie month for us! After the wildly viral barcode invitations we produced for TEDxDubai this year, we’re excited to follow it up with an Augmented Reality experience for …
Why I Will Not Switch To Facebook Mail
Two days from now, Facebook is speculated to release its new product – an Email service. A user-base of well over 500 million people is strong reason to believe that Facebook Mail will have a massive …
Why I Will Not Switch To Facebook Mail
Two days from now, Facebook is speculated to release its new product – an Email service. A user-base of well over 500 million people is strong reason to believe that Facebook Mail will have a massive …
TEDxDubai Now Rebooted
We are incredibly excited to be able to announce our collaboration with the definitive event of the year — TEDxDubai 2010. Those of you who attended the first-ever edition last year know exactly what we’re …
TEDxDubai Now Rebooted
We are incredibly excited to be able to announce our collaboration with the definitive event of the year — TEDxDubai 2010. Those of you who attended the first-ever edition last year know exactly what we’re …
Xische at The Luxury Forum
Update on November 3, 2010 – Danish speaking at the conference.
Our chief Danish Farhan will be speaking at The Luxury Forum in Dubai this afternoon. As a take-home kit, he wants to share a …
Xische at The Luxury Forum
Update on November 3, 2010 – Danish speaking at the conference.
Our chief Danish Farhan will be speaking at The Luxury Forum in Dubai this afternoon. As a take-home kit, he wants to share a …
Wanted: Fashionista Content Manager
Job Reference: XB102 / Location: Dubai / Experience: Not essential
We are weeks away from an interesting fashion project launching out of Dubai. What we need now is a geek that has a passion for fashion, …
Wanted: Fashionista Content Manager
Job Reference: XB102 / Location: Dubai / Experience: Not essential
We are weeks away from an interesting fashion project launching out of Dubai. What we need now is a geek that has a passion for fashion, …
Who Dares Wins: 4Men Magazine features Danish Farhan on Entrepreneurship
The latest issue of Dubai’s lifestyle magazine 4Men carries a feature by ace wordsmith Hisham Wyne profiling our CEO Danish Farhan as one of the Dubai’s rising young entrepreneurs.
“Entrepreneurs and the businesses they engender are …
Who Dares Wins: 4Men Magazine features Danish Farhan on Entrepreneurship
The latest issue of Dubai’s lifestyle magazine 4Men carries a feature by ace wordsmith Hisham Wyne profiling our CEO Danish Farhan as one of the Dubai’s rising young entrepreneurs.
“Entrepreneurs and the businesses they engender are …
Keynote: Of Banks and Movies in the UAE
Some of you might have attended our CEO Danish Farhan’s keynote yesterday at Social Media World as part of The Internet Show in Abu Dhabi. Danish wanted to share his slides, so here they are. If …
Keynote: Of Banks and Movies in the UAE
Some of you might have attended our CEO Danish Farhan’s keynote yesterday at Social Media World as part of The Internet Show in Abu Dhabi. Danish wanted to share his slides, so here they are. If …
Short Film: The Last Advertising Agency On Earth
An inspiring short film about what the future of advertising might look like. Produced by Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Tool, Pirate, Rooster and Lunch. We’ve just posted this on our Facebook Page too.…
Short Film: The Last Advertising Agency On Earth
An inspiring short film about what the future of advertising might look like. Produced by Saatchi & Saatchi Canada, Tool, Pirate, Rooster and Lunch. We’ve just posted this on our Facebook Page too.…
Xische at the Social Media World ME Conference
Social Media World MENA brings together the region’s leading consumer brands, social networks, and their partners. As consumers open up to new channels, brands across the region are under pressure to develop a social strategy …
Xische at the Social Media World ME Conference
Social Media World MENA brings together the region’s leading consumer brands, social networks, and their partners. As consumers open up to new channels, brands across the region are under pressure to develop a social strategy …
Joi Ito and The Convergence of Food and Licensing
Creative Commons (or the iconic little ‘CC’ logo) has found growing relevance in a world homogenized by its counterpart — the archaic © logo. Last week, Creative Commons initiated an interesting get-together called the CCItfars and …
Joi Ito and The Convergence of Food and Licensing
Creative Commons (or the iconic little ‘CC’ logo) has found growing relevance in a world homogenized by its counterpart — the archaic © logo. Last week, Creative Commons initiated an interesting get-together called the CCItfars and …
Middle East New Media Trends: PSFK Interviews Danish Farhan
The interview below was originally published on PSFK.com
Not many individuals in the Middle East can speak with as much authority as Dubai’s Danish Farhan, CEO of Xische. Having lived in Dubai for well over …
Middle East New Media Trends: PSFK Interviews Danish Farhan
The interview below was originally published on PSFK.com
Not many individuals in the Middle East can speak with as much authority as Dubai’s Danish Farhan, CEO of Xische. Having lived in Dubai for well over …
The Digital Arena for Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid
After some deliberation, we’re delighted to have won the account for Qatar’s FIFA 2022 World Cup Bid! The team has a stellar vision in mind, and know exactly what they’re looking for impress the Bid …
The Digital Arena for Qatar 2022 World Cup Bid
After some deliberation, we’re delighted to have won the account for Qatar’s FIFA 2022 World Cup Bid! The team has a stellar vision in mind, and know exactly what they’re looking for impress the Bid …
Art Dubai: Weapons of Mass Attraction Talk
Art Dubai is the definitive art fair of the Middle East, bringing collectors, artists and art professionals from across the Middle East and South Asia to our bustling city. We’re big fans and routinely take …
Art Dubai: Weapons of Mass Attraction Talk
Art Dubai is the definitive art fair of the Middle East, bringing collectors, artists and art professionals from across the Middle East and South Asia to our bustling city. We’re big fans and routinely take …
CEO Danish Farhan talks social business on TV
Last night, our CEO and founder Danish Farhan appeared on “Inside Business Report” talking about why there can be no experts on social media — given how recent the phenomenon is, rules are still being …
CEO Danish Farhan talks social business on TV
Last night, our CEO and founder Danish Farhan appeared on “Inside Business Report” talking about why there can be no experts on social media — given how recent the phenomenon is, rules are still being …
Internships 2.0 Now Open
We are super excited to launch a completely re-imagined internship initiative here at Xische. Through the course of 2010, Xische Studios (as formerly known) has transformed into a hybrid consulting boutique now called Xische & Co. …
Internships 2.0 Now Open
We are super excited to launch a completely re-imagined internship initiative here at Xische. Through the course of 2010, Xische Studios (as formerly known) has transformed into a hybrid consulting boutique now called Xische & Co. …
Wanted: Junior Account Executive in Dubai
Job Reference: XB100 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
Based in Dubai, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with key client accounts, by liaising between clients and Xische’s key consulting/design teams.
We care …
Wanted: Junior Account Executive in Dubai
Job Reference: XB100 / Location: Dubai / Experience: 2 years
Based in Dubai, you will be responsible for maintaining relationships with key client accounts, by liaising between clients and Xische’s key consulting/design teams.
We care …
City of Life: How Dubai’s First Film Made It Viral
Over the last year, we’ve had the ‘confidential’ pleasure of working with Emirati director and friend Ali F Mostafa together with Filmworks on Dubai’s first ever full-length feature film – City of Life. We conceived …
City of Life: How Dubai’s First Film Made It Viral
Over the last year, we’ve had the ‘confidential’ pleasure of working with Emirati director and friend Ali F Mostafa together with Filmworks on Dubai’s first ever full-length feature film – City of Life. We conceived …
London: An Identity Crisis and the Future of Open Design
First published on DanishFarhan.com
London has always been every brand-connoisseur’s dream. Well thought of, strategically elastic and visually delightful. The English just got it right, every time. Or so I thought.
According to design blog …
London: An Identity Crisis and the Future of Open Design
First published on DanishFarhan.com
London has always been every brand-connoisseur’s dream. Well thought of, strategically elastic and visually delightful. The English just got it right, every time. Or so I thought.
According to design blog …