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  1. SEO · 28 SepArabic Keyword Research: Dialects, Transliteration and Arabizi
  2. SEO · 24 SepHreflang for Bilingual Gulf Websites: A Practical Setup
  3. SEO · 23 SepCore Web Vitals for Mobile-First GCC Audiences
  4. SEO · 19 SepSchema Markup for Arabic Content: What Works
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SEO28 September 2026

Arabic Keyword Research: Dialects, Transliteration and Arabizi

Gulf users search in Modern Standard Arabic, Khaleeji dialect, English and Arabizi. Learn how to research, group and target all four query styles.

By Omar Al Mansoori

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SEO24 September 2026

Hreflang for Bilingual Gulf Websites: A Practical Setup

Arabic and English versions, country targeting and RTL layouts: a practical guide to configuring hreflang on Gulf websites without the usual mistakes.

By Omar Al Mansoori

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SEO23 September 2026

Core Web Vitals for Mobile-First GCC Audiences

Most Gulf browsing happens on mobile. Here is where to focus to improve LCP, INP and CLS on bilingual Arabic and English sites, and how to measure progress.

By Omar Al Mansoori

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SEO19 September 2026

Schema Markup for Arabic Content: What Works

Structured data works the same in any language, but Arabic sites often get the details wrong. A practical checklist for schema markup on Arabic pages.

By Omar Al Mansoori

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SEO15 September 2026

Qatar’s Digital Market: SEO Opportunities for Growing Brands

Qatar is compact, affluent and highly connected. Here is why the market rewards brands that invest early in quality bilingual content and strong local SEO.

By Layla Haddad

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SEO14 September 2026

Building an In-House SEO Team in Dubai: Hiring, Structure and Skills

A practical guide for Gulf brands bringing SEO in-house: which roles to hire first, how to structure the team and the skills that matter in Dubai.

By Sara Nasser

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