Gulf companies—from Dubai to Riyadh—must adapt to the latest marketing trends. Here are the top 7 things your brand should embrace in 2025:

1. AI-Powered Content & Personalization

From automated copywriting to dynamic email flows, AI enables scalable, personalized campaigns. It’s fast becoming the backbone of modern marketing.

2. Voice & Visual Search Optimization

With rising smart-speaker use in the UAE and KSA, marketers must include conversational keywords and image alt-text details.

3. Short‑Form Video Dominance

Reels, TikTok, and Shorts engage audiences quickly—ideal for product teasers and brand stories.

4. Micro-Influencers & Localized Campaigns

Trustworthy endorsements from local micro-influencers resonate deeply in Gulf markets.

5. AR/VR for Brand Engagement

  • Virtual try-on filters for retail
  • Interactive property tours for real estate

This immersive tech creates lasting impressions.

6. Social Commerce Everywhere

Instagram and TikTok integrate shopping directly into the feed—seamless customer journeys.

7. Purpose‑Driven/Sustainable Marketing

Brands with authentic sustainability messages gain loyalty in the Gulf.

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