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UAE Government Media Office / France (Cannes) / United Arab Emirates / 2026OOH · B2B

When 'No' Becomes 'Go'.

The UAE Government Media Office used Cannes Lions billboards to invite creatives to bring ambitious ideas to the Emirates.

Brand
UAE Government Media Office
Market
France (Cannes) / United Arab Emirates
Region
Global
Year
2026
When 'No' Becomes 'Go'

The challenge

Make the UAE's innovation message relevant to a global creative audience at Cannes Lions.

The idea

Outdoor messages around the Palais and Croisette speak to ideas rejected in pitches and frame the UAE as a place where they can move forward.

Case study source: Campaign Middle East Source ↗

Credits

Client
UAE Government Media Office
Creative agency
IMPACT BBDO
Regional chief creative officer
Ali Rez

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