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Snap Inc. signs landmark MOU with Government Communications Office (GCO) at Web Summit Qatar 2025 to launch first Augmented Reality Academy in the MENA region

MOU unlocks the creative potential of the region’s impressive talent pool and fuels thriving digital ecosystem

Doha, Qatar, 25 February 2025: Snap Inc. has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar’s Government Communications Office (GCO) to launch the first Augmented Reality (AR) Academy in the MENA region. Announced at Web Summit Qatar 2025, the agreement marks a significant step in unlocking creative potential across the region and driving digital innovation.

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Reaching 16 million shoppers in 2024

Snap Inc. brings back its reimagined AR Ramadan Mall for another season

Following the impressive results of the 2024 edition, the Mall returns for a fourth year, providing an opportunity for brands to connect with consumers through impactful interactive experiences

Dubai, UAE – 5 February, 2025: The immersive Snap AR Ramadan Mall is back for a fourth year, this time debuting a new look that reflects traditional valleys of the region, seamlessly bridging the physical and digital worlds. With 85% of Snapchatters in the GCC interacting with AR lenses everyday, Snapchat continues to serve innovative experiences that enhance cherished moments, facilitating meaningful connections through technology.

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Snap Inc. announces Abdulla Alhammadi as new Managing Director in Saudi Arabia

Alhammadiwill take on the new role to spearhead growth in KSA as the brand commits to increasing investment across the Kingdom

15, July 2024 – Riyadh, KSA: In a strategic move to continue its success in Saudi Arabia, Snap Inc. announced today the appointment of Abdulla Alhammadi as Managing Director in KSA. Previously the Regional Business Lead at Snap, Alhammadi will transition into his new role where he will be based in KSA to support the growth of Snap in the country, as the brand and creators look ahead to the opening of both a new office and Creator Studio this year that will be located in the Diriyah Jax cultural district in Riyadh.

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Snap Inc. launches an exclusive Advanced Partner Program to advance agency expertise on Snapchat

Snap Inc. launches an exclusive Advanced Partner Program to advance agency expertise on Snapchat

The comprehensive program aims to badge qualifying agencies as experts on Snapchat, offering them training on tools, products, solutions and access to to Snap’s proprietary research

Dubai, UAE – 1st May, 2024: Snap Inc. has announced the launch of its new Advanced Partner Program, providing select agencies access to a curated package of educational and business opportunities. Those part of the program will be awarded an exclusive badge granting access to personalized training and enablement sessions, as well as thought leadership research and insights. The program sets out to help agencies advance their expertise on Snapchat, and offers the chance to work closely with the Snap team to unlock innovative solutions that build stronger, full funnel campaigns to drive results.

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Snap Inc. rolls out new safeguards to protect youth against online harms

Snap Inc. rolls out new safeguards to protect youth against online harms

The latest safety product updates address existing risks faced by youth when connecting with strangers, regulated access to content, as well as offering educational resources for parents

Middle East – September 11, 2023: Snap Inc. has unveiled a suite of new safeguards to further protect 13-to-17-year-old Snapchatters against potential online harms. These safeguards which will begin to roll out in the coming weeks are designed to protect youth from being contacted by people they may not know in real life, provide a more age-appropriate viewing experience on Snapchat’s content platforms, as well as enable Snap to more effectively remove accounts that may be trying to market and promote age-inappropriate content through a new strike system and new detection technologies. These new measures will put in place greater enforcement and regulations to guide youth towards safer experiences while also limiting unwanted contact from suspicious accounts.

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