The INDEX Media Case Studies:

A GLOBAL ACADEMIC
ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE UAE

First Emirati appointed professor – NYU press release

THE BRIEF:

A milestone moment for the UAE, His Excellency Amb. Prof. Abdulsalam AlMadani Roving Ambassador of the Parliamentary Assembly of Mediterranean (PAM) for the GCC Region; Chairman of AEEDC Dubai and GSDA; Chairman of ICHS became the first Emirati to be awarded the academic rank of Professor by New York University, a distinction granted during AEEDC Dubai
2026 in recognition of his contributions to education, healthcare, and international cooperation.

THE OBJECTIVE:

Maximize awareness about this momentous achievement, creating unified, high-impact visibility and widespread awareness across all key media channels.

THE STRATEGY:

A fully integrated publicity campaign spanning online news platforms, social media, print media, and on-ground digital screens.

Efforts were supported by strategic partnerships with 18 top-tier English and Arabic media outlets, ensuring consistent messaging and maximum reach.

THE EXECUTION:

All channels were activated in parallel with unified messaging, creating a synchronized wave of visibility across platforms

First Emirati appointed professor – NYU press release
Social media news first emirati appointed professor – NYU press release
Social media news first emirati appointed professor – NYU press release
Social media news first emirati appointed professor – NYU press release

Printed & Online News

Digital screen advertising – NYU press release
Digital screen advertising – NYU press release
Digital screen advertising – NYU press release

Social Media

Digital screen advertising – NYU press release
Digital screen advertising – NYU press release

On-Ground Digital Screens

THE RESULTS:

Widespread awareness generated among key audiences through integrated, multi-platform coverage, securing high-value media presence across major channels and reinforcing the significance of the achievement.

40M+

Reach on
Media Outlets

6M+

Reach on
Social Media