The Gulf’s Supply Crisis: From Food to Screens April 2, 2026March 28, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Delhi | The Middle East is experiencing one of its toughest logistics crises in decades – with blocked sea routes, overloaded ports, and skyrocketing air freight costs disrupting everything from food supply to digital signage hardware. As megaprojects stall and demand collapses, the region’s famed resilience will be tested long before recovery arrives later in …
Middle East: “Crises Often Accelerate Digitization” March 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Digital signage is holding steady in the Middle East, where crises have historically accelerated – not slowed – digitization. As Navori’s Issa Makhamreh tells invidis, the region’s resilience, strong local presence, and fast‑adapting customers keep momentum alive even as supply chains and travel remain disrupted.
Middle East: “Nobody Gets Out of a Crisis Faster Than the UAE” March 16, 2026March 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg After a week of missile and drone attacks, daily life is returning to normal in Dubai. Malls are busy and offices are full – yet beneath the surface, unease lingers. Rising costs, supply-chain uncertainty, and slower business are weighing on the market. Still, local digital signage integrators remain confident: no country rebounds faster from crisis …
Ticker: How the Iran Conflict Impacts Digital Signage March 16, 2026March 9, 2026 by Florian Rotberg After the strike on Iran, the conflict in the Middle East escalates – not only disturbing supply chains but also hitting critical tech infrastructure. Read the latest news out of the region and how they affect the digital signage industry.
Markets: Digital Signage Must Prepare for Turbulent Weeks March 9, 2026March 5, 2026 by Florian Rotberg The escalating conflict in the Middle East shows no sign of ending quickly – and the ripple effects are beginning to reach the digital signage industry. With shipping routes disrupted and energy prices rising, signage projects and supply chains face turbulent weeks ahead.
Middle East: Navori Strengthens Middle East Presence February 19, 2026February 19, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Telco giants STC and e& are reshaping the Middle East’s Digital Signage and ProAV landscape as they evolve into the region’s most powerful ICT integrators. The new partnership between Navori and Solutions by STC highlights how global digital signage meets national digital transformation and complements the existing partnership with e&.
Ramadan and CNY: Peak Moments for DooH and Retail Media February 17, 2026 by Florian Rotberg This week Chinese New Year and Ramadan are turning Asia and the Middle East into the world’s busiest advertising stages, with DooH and retail media experiencing soaring demand and record engagement. As travel peaks and shopping surges, brands leverage culturally resonant, high‑impact screens to connect with audiences during the most lucrative moments of the year.
Sheikh Zayed Road: Backlite Media introduces DooH network February 10, 2026February 10, 2026 by Florian Rotberg Sheikh Zayed Road has always been the crown jewel of Dubai’s Out-of-Home landscape – a place where brands compete for visibility along one of the most influential urban corridors in the Middle East. With “The Helix,” Backlite Media is elevating roadside DooH in the UAE to a more connected, scalable, and strategically unified format.
Infocomm Edge: Avixa Launches Dubai Show in 2026 February 5, 2026 by Antonia Hamberger Barcelona | With Infocomm Edge, Avixa is testing a new event format in the EMEA region this year. Announced during ISE 2026, the Dubai showcase will focus on experiential AV and curated activations.
“Smartboards”: Abu Dhabi Tests New Smart City Displays January 30, 2026January 30, 2026 by John Berkovich Interactive wayfinding and real-time information displays mark the first step in a broader digital transformation of one of the Middle East’s most visited leisure destinations, aligned with the UAE’s national Digital Strategy.
