Why LinkedIn Content in MENA Is Underutilized: And How to Dominate It

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LinkedIn in MENA: The Growth Channel Brands Still Ignore

When you think of social platforms in the Middle East, LinkedIn isn’t always the first name that comes to mind. TikTok is the cultural playground. Instagram is the showcase. X is the battleground. But LinkedIn? Too often, brands in the region dismiss it as a glorified job board. That mindset is costing visibility, influence, and revenue.

The reality is very different: LinkedIn is MENA’s most underestimated growth engine. With over 65 million members across the region and the UAE ranking among the fastest-growing markets worldwide the platform is no longer just for résumés. It’s where credibility, thought leadership, and business opportunities converge. Right now, most companies are barely scratching the surface.

What MENA Brands Get Wrong

Scroll your feed and you’ll see it: lifeless updates, generic stock visuals, and LinkedIn posts that read like HR notices. Brands treat LinkedIn like a noticeboard instead of a newsroom. The underperformance isn’t about lack of opportunity. It’s about a lack of imagination.

Missteps include:

  • Using tactics better suited for Instagram or TikTok.
  • Ignoring bilingual content (Arabic + English).
  • Overlooking personalization for industries like fintech in KSA, real estate in UAE, or startups in Egypt.
  • Forgetting that authority starts with the basics: a strong LinkedIn profile, a branded LinkedIn business page, and a professional LinkedIn headshot.

This lack of optimization keeps brands invisible in a region where trust and reputation are currency.

The LinkedIn Playbook for MENA

Winning here means publishing with depth and intent. Three core practices matter most:

  1. Language: Use both Arabic and English. A bilingual thought-leadership LinkedIn post builds credibility locally and visibility globally.
  2. Authority: Don’t just post, publish. Case studies, data-driven insights, or video explainers outperform quick updates. Timing matters too, knowing the best times to post on LinkedIn can double engagement.

Authenticity: Go beyond corporate push. Comment, reshare, and engage with partners. Showcase personality in visuals, from your LinkedIn cover page to how you optimize every LinkedIn post.

Why the Numbers Matter

  • 65M+ members in MENA = highly engaged professionals.
  • The UAE averages 200+ connections per user = network effect on steroids.
  • LinkedIn engagement is up 44% YoY, with a 3.85% average engagement rate—outperforming louder platforms.
  • Globally, LinkedIn delivers 2–3x higher conversion rates and a 33% boost in purchase intent when users engage with brand content.

If you’re still treating LinkedIn as an afterthought, you’re leaving visibility, influence, and revenue on the table.

The OddWorx Edge

At OddWorx, we don’t just create LinkedIn content, we weaponize it. That means:

  • Region-aware strategies that merge Arabic and English.
  • Playbooks that turn executives into thought leaders.
  • Video storytelling designed for engagement.
  • Feeds that work like influence engines, not noticeboards.

Whether you’re a B2B giant, a consumer brand, or a startup, we turn your LinkedIn presence into a credibility channel that builds trust and drives leads.

Step Up or Stand Down

LinkedIn in MENA isn’t optional anymore. It’s the professional epicenter where visibility, credibility, and influence are earned. From your LinkedIn profile to your LinkedIn business page, from your headshots to your cover page, every detail signals whether you’re leading or lagging.

The opportunity is here. The audience is waiting. The only question left is: will you optimize, or stay invisible?

Ready to transform your LinkedIn presence into a strategy that actually performs? Let’s make it happen.

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