Resilience is built through change. Leadership is proven through it. Mazen Nahawi, Founder & CEO of CARMA and RAYN, has been named Resilient Business Leader of the Year at the Gulf Business Awards 2026. The recognition reflects more than two decades of leadership, growth and transformation across the media intelligence industry, alongside a continued commitment to building businesses that adapt, challenge convention and move with what comes next. Congratulations to Mazen on this well deserved recognition. #GulfBusinessAwards #CARMA #Leadership #BusinessLeadership #MediaIntelligence

A little taste of tradition, delivered with appreciation. Mooncakes are a traditional pastry enjoyed during the Mid-Autumn Festival, symbolising reunion, togetherness and gratitude. This year, our Hong Kong team had the pleasure of delivering mooncakes to our valued clients as a small gesture of appreciation for their continued trust and partnership. To our clients, thank you for being part of the CARMA journey. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful Mid-Autumn Festival! #CARMA #HongKong #Communications #MediaIntelligence #PublicRelations #ReputationManagement #MarketResearch

AI gives you speed. Human expertise gives you context. CARMA brings both together to deliver more accurate media monitoring and clearer insights into what matters to your organisation. Get clarity you can trust. Explore CARMA’s media monitoring: hubs.li/Q04y6p_V0 #DidYouKnow #MediaMonitoring #AI #MediaIntelligence #PR #Communications

Self driving. Driverless. Autonomous. But is public trust moving at the same speed as the technology? Tomorrow, 24 September, CARMA’s Driving Change webinar brings together voices from automotive, media and communications to examine the gap between technological promise, real world deployment and public trust. From AI and safety to regulation and reputation, we’ll look at what could determine how autonomous driving is understood and ultimately accepted. 🌍 Four sessions across APAC, MENA and Europe 🗓 24 September 2026 🎙 Available in English and Arabic Last chance to register. Join the conversation: Register here: hubs.li/Q04y6lxl0 #DrivingChange #AutonomousDriving #AI #FutureOfMobility #CARMA

Did you know? A car described as ‘self driving’ may still require human supervision. As AI accelerates autonomous driving, how do we communicate the technology, address safety concerns and build public trust? Join CARMA on 24 September for Driving Change: Autonomous Driving in the Age of AI, a global webinar bringing together industry experts to explore the future of driverless mobility and the role of communications in shaping public confidence. 🌍 Choose your session: APAC English: 2:00 PM SGT MENA Arabic: 10:00 AM KSA MENA English: 11:00 AM KSA West English: 12:00 PM CEST From AI and safety to regulation and reputation, join the conversation shaping the future of mobility. 🔗 Register now: hubs.li/Q04xXCXH0 #DrivingChange #AutonomousDriving #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaIntelligence #CARMA

Meet our Driving Change speakers! Autonomous driving is changing the future of mobility. But what will it take to build public trust? On 24 September, CARMA brings together experts from automotive journalism, technology and communications to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping a driverless future. Swipe to meet our speakers and moderator, each bringing a different perspective to the conversation. Date: 24 September 2026 Meet the speakers. Join the conversation. Register now: hubs.li/Q04xW7PR0 #DrivingChange #AutonomousDriving #CARMA #AI

Six months of media. What mattered, what it meant, what comes next. We’re launching Sector 180, CARMA’s new monthly media intelligence series looking across five key sectors: Automotive, Finance, Technology, Energy and FMCG. Each edition examines approximately 180 days of media coverage across the UK and US, tracking around 25 leading brands and taking a deeper dive into a selected group to understand not just who generated attention, but what shaped it and what communications teams should be watching next. First up: Automotive Sector 180. Across the first half of 2026, the sector was shaped by a series of overlapping pressures: Chinese competition becoming a permanent part of the media landscape, growing legal and security scrutiny, and a broad retreat from previous electrification commitments. And one of the clearest findings? Attention was abundant. Credibility was not. Tesla, BYD, Jaguar and Porsche were all highly visible, but for very different reasons, with the report showing how visibility and positive positioning can diverge significantly. The report explores the wider competitive landscape, the five forces shaping the sector, and the communications lessons emerging from the data. Download Automotive Sector 180: hubs.li/Q04xJZBm0 #Sector180 #Automotive #MediaIntelligence #PR #Communications #Reputation #AutomotiveIndustry

A milestone moment for CARMA. This week, we hosted our first event in Shenzhen, bringing together PR, communications, and brand leaders for candid conversations on AI perception, reputation management and the growing influence of Chinese brands on the global stage. What made the afternoon truly special was the exchange of ideas, experiences, and perspectives from some of the industry's leading professionals. Thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to building on these conversations and creating more opportunities to connect, learn, and collaborate across China. #CARMA #CARMACHINA #China #Schenzhen #mediamointoring

You know the work is making a difference. Can you prove it? Bring media coverage, social conversations and audience research together to show what your communications are actually achieving. See how CARMA can help you prove your impact: hubs.li/Q04xJWqD0 #DidYouKnow #PR #Reputation #Communications #MediaIntelligence

What does the media conversation around LEAP 2026 tell us about where tech attention is shifting? We analysed LEAP 2026 coverage against 2025 to uncover how the event’s media footprint evolved, which markets drove the conversation and the themes and brands that captured attention. The findings reveal a significant shift. Coverage more than doubled year on year, Saudi Arabia’s share rose from 27% to 55%, cybersecurity and AI gained ground and HUMAIN led brand visibility with a 30% share of voice among the ten most covered brands. And it wasn’t just about who was being talked about. Two thirds of LEAP articles focused on a launch or agreement, showing what it took to cut through the noise. Swipe through our analysis to see how the LEAP 2026 media conversation changed and what the data tells us about technology, visibility and influence in the region. Which finding stands out to you most? Subscribe to get access and follow the LEAP conversation live: lnkd.in/dz3dXdCw #LEAP2026 #MediaIntelligence #SaudiArabia #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #CARMA les

Would you trust a car without a driver? What would it take to earn your confidence? As autonomous driving moves closer to becoming part of everyday life, the conversation is no longer just about technology. It is about safety, public perception and the role of communications in building trust. Join CARMA and voices from across the automotive, media and communications industries for Driving Change: Autonomous Driving in the Age of AI. Together, we will explore how autonomous driving is being discussed, what is shaping public confidence and how communicators can navigate the changing mobility landscape. Date: 24 September 2026 Choose the session that works for you: APAC | English: 2:00 PM SGT MENA | Arabic: 10:00 AM KSA MENA | English: 11:00 AM KSA Europe | English: 12:00 PM CEST The future of mobility depends on more than innovation. It depends on trust. Be part of the conversation. Register now: hubs.li/Q04xD0TF0 #CARMA #DrivingChange #AutonomousDriving #AI #MediaIntelligence

Being visible at home is one thing. Building influence beyond your home market is another. So what separates the MENA tech CEOs dominating domestic headlines from those entering the regional and global media conversation? CARMA’s MENA CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition looks beyond the volume of coverage to examine where that visibility travels, which leaders are gaining recognition outside their home markets and what is driving their media influence. Here’s the question: how far does a CEO’s reputation really travel? The answer reveals a lot about the difference between being seen and being influential. See who made the Top 10 and how MENA’s leading tech CEOs compare. Download the MENA CEO Media Index now: hubs.li/Q04xllzj0 #MENACEOIndex #CEOReputation #TechnologyLeadership #MediaIntelligence #MENA #CARMA

How is AI changing the way organisations build and protect trust? On Wednesday 23 September, CARMA is bringing together senior communications, corporate affairs, reputation and insights professionals in Geneva for a breakfast roundtable exploring what communications leaders need to get right next. Drawing on findings from our latest global study, Perceptions of AI: A Power Shift, CARMA Chief Insights Officer and AMEC Board Member Khali Sakkas will open the discussion around how AI is reshaping trust, governance, transparency and corporate reputation. The conversation will explore what changing attitudes towards AI mean for communicators, the role communications teams should play in AI governance, and how trusted data and measurement can support better decision-making. Date: Wednesday 23 September Time: 08:30–11:00 CEST Location: Hôtel Royal Genève, Switzerland What to expect: Breakfast roundtable, with support from AMEC Places are limited. Register here: share.hsforms.com/1JAKI0p7IQ… #PublicRelations #CorporateCommunications #Reputation #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #Measurement #AMEC

Sip, swap and switch off for a little while 🍵📚 Last week, the CARMA Dubai team came together for Sip & Swap, an afternoon of matcha, book swapping and good conversations away from our screens. A simple idea: bring a book you’ve enjoyed, swap it for something new and spend some time catching up with the people you work with every day. Because sometimes the best team moments happen over a good book and an even better cup of matcha. Here’s to more moments that bring us together at CARMA. #LifeAtCARMA #CARMA #SipAndSwap #TeamCulture #Dubai

From insights to action in Doha ! CARMA’s Hassan Khatoun and Mohammed Al Shawwa hosted a workshop exploring Media Intelligence in the Age of AI, sharing CARMA’s perspective on how AI is changing the way communications professionals understand media, interpret data and make informed decisions. A great morning of conversations, questions and shared perspectives with communications professionals in Qatar. And there’s more to come. We look forward to welcoming you to more CARMA events, workshops and webinars across the region. Stay tuned for what’s next.

PR activity is easy to report. But how do you show what it actually achieved? Connect media coverage with stakeholder research to see whether your communications are changing perceptions and building your reputation. Discover how CARMA proves reputation impact: hubs.li/Q04x67l90 #Reputation #PublicRelations #MediaIntelligence

Does talking about AI make CEOs more globally visible? AI is becoming more than a technology story. It is increasingly shaping how business leaders build visibility and influence across markets. The MENA CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition examines how the region’s technology CEOs are showing up in the media, which narratives are travelling beyond their home markets and the role AI is playing in global CEO visibility. Who is breaking through internationally? And what can communications leaders learn from them? Download the full report here: hubs.li/Q04x1MlW0 #CARMA #MENA #CEO #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaIntelligence #Reputation #TechLeadership

What separates a visible CEO from an influential one? Introducing the MENA CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition, CARMA’s new analysis of the leaders shaping the region’s technology conversation. Across six months, we analysed 475 articles from 54 Tier 1 media outlets spanning Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt, Kuwait and Morocco. And while 94% of the coverage analysed was positive, the real story lies beyond sentiment. ❓Who is owning the conversation around AI and digital transformation? ❓Who is being quoted rather than simply mentioned? ❓Whose influence is travelling beyond their home market? The Index looks beyond visibility to uncover what is actually setting MENA’s tech leaders apart in the media. The first edition is live now. Download here bit.ly/4r0ASKv

Does talking about AI make CEOs more globally visible? AI is becoming more than a technology story. It is increasingly shaping how business leaders build visibility and influence across markets. The MENA CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition examines how the region’s technology CEOs are showing up in the media, which narratives are travelling beyond their home markets and the role AI is playing in global CEO visibility. Who is breaking through internationally? And what can communications leaders learn from them? Download the MENA CEO Media Index: Tech Leaders Edition: bit.ly/4r0ASKv #CARMA #MENA #CEO #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #MediaIntelligence #Reputation #TechLeadership

Credibility isn’t built through volume, but through consistency and delivery. Noor Nugali of Arab News highlights how reputation increasingly depends on demonstrating action, not simply making announcements. Discover more in CARMA’s Reputation Report: hubs.li/Q04tH8T60