World Amazing Stuff: LinkedIn Arabic version launches

LinkedIn Arabic version launches


LinkedIn, the online professional social network, launched its Arabic version on 18-02-2015 Wednesday at an event held at the company’s new regional headquarters in Dubai.



The launch of Arabic, the first bi-directional language on LinkedIn, brings the total number of languages available to 24.

With more than 347 million members worldwide including 14 million in the Middle East and North Africa, we’re the world’s largest professional network where you can exchange information, ideas, and opportunities.

“With the addition of the Arabic version of the site we hope to connect nearly 200 million professionals and students in the region with each other. Students and recent graduates are an important focus for us, especially in this region where 60 per cent of the population is under the age of 30. With this audience being very well technologically connected, the Arabic version of the site will further strengthen their engagement with LinkedIn,” Ali Matar, head of talent solutions at LinkedIn Mena, told Gulf News. Read more