Dana Khammash

Based in Amman, Jordan, Dana Khammash is a culture and media writer at Digital Boom. She explores the evolving landscape of entertainment across the Arab world, with a focus on drama, streaming, and cultural trends. Known for her creative perspective and sharp editorial voice, Dana brings depth and nuance to stories that reflect the region’s changing media narrative. Her work bridges the worlds of pop culture and social context, offering readers a fresh lens on the stories shaping MENA's creative industries.

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Dana KhammashMarch 9, 2022
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List of brands that pulled out of Russia following Ukraine war

Over the past 13 days, major brands have suspended their operations in Russia following the…
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Dana KhammashMarch 8, 2022
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Coca-Cola, McDonald’s face boycott threats for not suspending operations in Russia

Calls get louder for boycotting McDonald’s and Coca-Cola as they are still operating in Russia…
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Dana KhammashMarch 8, 2022
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Apple Suspends App Store Search Ads in Russia

Apple has suspended advertising on its App Store in Russia to join a large list…
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Dana KhammashMarch 7, 2022
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Zara, Paypal, Samsung suspend business in Russia

Zara, Paypal, and Samsung have suspended operations in Russia over the Ukraine invasion joining a…
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Dana KhammashMarch 3, 2022
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Egyptian mother, baby online shop Mumerz raises $1.2m

Egyptian Mumerz.com announced that it has successfully secured $1.2m in a pre-seed round led by local fund Disruptech.…
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Dana KhammashMarch 2, 2022
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Capital Bank Launches blink: A New Era of Digital Banking in Jordan

Capital Bank of Jordan has launched Blink, a digital-only neobank aimed at retail customers, in…
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Dana KhammashMarch 2, 2022
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Top Rated French Series on Netflix

Watching foreign-language shows is one of the most significant social shifts created by streaming platforms…
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Dana KhammashMarch 1, 2022
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Funding Souq raises $2.5m in a seed round

Saudi Arabia-based crowdfunding platform Funding Souq has closed a $2.5m seed round with contributions from…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 26, 2022
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Yasmin Ezz stirs controversy on social media

Egyptian TV presenter Yasmin Ezz has sparked controversy on social media because of her comment…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 22, 2022
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6,000 tourists celebrate sun alignment at Abu Simbel temple

Today, more than 6,000 tourists celebrated sun alignment on King Ramses II in front of…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 22, 2022
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Jambo Raises $7.5 Million To Create Africa’s Web3 app

Jambo, a three-month-old company, building a Web 3 super app for Africa, has raised $7.5…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 22, 2022
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Oil prices surge as Ukraine-Russia tension climb

Oil and gas prices are climbing on fears that the Ukraine-Russia crisis will disrupt supplies…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 21, 2022
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Vodafone plans to cut cost by shifting UK jobs overseas

Beleaguered telecoms giant Vodafone plans to shift UK jobs overseas in a cost-cutting drive. According…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 20, 2022
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New Chinese regulations hit food delivery giants’ profit model

Chinese authorities announced new regulations that will reduce the food delivery platforms’ service fees charged…
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Dana KhammashFebruary 17, 2022
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Earnpay raises $4M to facilitate access to salaries in Nigeria

Earnpay, a fintech startup that provides flexible and on-demand salary access, has raised $4 million…
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