The Blog from Xische & Co.

(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 with. At this year’s inaugural The Internet Awards, we’re humbled to see a treasure chest of our work nominated across almost every category.

*Best Government Website
DefinitelyDubai.com (Part of Dubai Tourism) - Won by Xische
Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)

*Best Social Media Campaign – Consumer and Lifestyle
Burjuman – Safe & Sound - Won by Xische

*Best Arabic Website – Government & B2B
Dubai SME – Government of Dubai - Won by Xische

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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 that works and delivers ROI.

Our CEO, Danish Farhan will be delivering a keynote address at the conference tomorrow, titled Of Banks and Movies: Social Media in the UAE. He’s let slip to us that the talk will feature two prominent social media stories that Xische has been a part of: RAKBANK and City of Life. If you’re around, make sure not to miss it!

Update: Some Twitter mentions from the conference (more…)

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 20 years, and having a client roster that boasts the region’s leading brands, he offers insight into the future of media in the Middle East and the growing role of technology in the region. (more…)

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 written every day, with each like, share, post, tweet and status update.