Ketchum Raad welcomes Ashraf Shakah

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Ashraf Shakah has joined Ketchum Raad Middle East as Managing Director. Ashraf most recently held the position of Business Director at BPG Cohn & Wolfe, and has previously held leadership roles with ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller in the UAE and Jordan. Ashraf brings over 18 years of experience to his new role, where he will be based in Dubai and responsible for managing Ketchum Raad’s teams across the Middle East.

“Ashraf’s considerable experience in the region aligns very well with our client needs and our plans for continued growth,” says John Higgins, Senior Partner and CEO, Ketchum International.

Ashraf adds “It is exciting to join Ketchum Raad Middle East, the agency at the forefront of the communications industry in a region that is going through rapid change, as it helps governments, businesses and people in the Middle East realise their aspirations for more positive perceptions. I’m already impressed by the team’s determination to seize these opportunities, and I’m looking forward to helping them accelerate that journey.”

For further information, contact Dhaliya Zankawi at dhaliya.zankawi@ketchum-raad.com / +971 (0)4 425 8977

Anantara welcomes Hana Fuchs

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Hana Fuchs has joined Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa as Director of Marketing Communications. Hana has over 12 years of experience in marketing and communications in the region, having previously worked with hotels such as the Radisson Blu, Dubai Deira Creek and the Grand Millenium Al Whada, Abu Dhabi.

In her new role, Hana will be responsible for managing all communications from Anantara Dubai The Palm, as well as driving the hotel’s regional presence and supporting promotions from its food and beverage outlets.

For further information, contact Arina Nekrasova at nekrasova@anantara.com / +971 (0)4 567 8888

CPI Media Group welcomes Kausar Syed

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CPI Media Group has welcomed Kausar Syed to the role of Group Sales Director – Technology & Finance divisions. Kausar recently worked for ITP Publishing as Group Sales Manager, where she was responsible for delivering targets for six IT publications and ITP.net. She brings over seven years of media sales experience in the region to her new role at CPI Media Group.

As Group Sales Director for CPI’s Technology & Finance division, Kausar will formulate business strategies to achieve sales targets as well as build and maintain customer relationships across CPI publications such as CNME, CFO Magazine and Reseller ME with diversified marketing options covering print/online and events opportunities across the region.

“I am enthused to be joining CPI Media Group,” says Kausar. “I have been working in the technology industry for several years shaping strong business relationships and I can’t wait to build on these with commitment and dedication in my new role.”

For further information, contact Kausar Syed at kausar.syed@cpimediagroup.com / +971 (0)50 758 6672

Bloomberg Businessweek to support Arab IPO Summit

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Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East announced its support for the Arab IPO Summit, to be held from September 14, 2015 until September 17, 2015 in Dubai. Organised by UMS International and set to be held at Taj Dubai, the summit will focus on the latest developments, challenges and investment opportunities in the regional financial market. Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East will act as the Arab IPO Summit’s Media and Research Partner – a role which will entail handling all press communications for the summit, as well as sending invites and covering social media.

For further information, contact Fathima Dhanani at fathima@businessweekme.com / +971 (0)4 432 9467

Grow welcomes Heikal Sinn

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Heikal Sinn has joined Grow Digital Services as Sales & Business Development Manager. Having most recently worked with the German Wurth Group as Key Account Manager, Heikal brings with him six years of experience in marketing and business development to his new role. He will be responsible for aiding business growth and extending Grow’s digital network, positioning it as a leading digital marketing agency in the food, beverage, fashion, lifestyle and hospitality industries.

For further information, contact Heikal Sinn at heikal@grow.ae / +971 (0)4 456 0220

Fox + Hound Communications launches

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Fox + Hound Communications, a Dubai-based communications firm specialising in traditional and non-traditional public relations and influencer marketing, has launched.

Fox + Hound Communications will provide PR across the lifestyle, food, beverage, health and fitness industries, along with key events around the UAE. The influencer marketing side of the firm will work with brands to procure talent for campaigns, both locally and internationally. Fox + Hound will also work with key talent to build their brands and obtain more work in their fields. The firm will be headed up by Managing Director Chloe Rees, who most recently worked for ITP Publishing  as Senior Advertising Manager for Time Out Dubai and Time Out Muscat.

“Starting something I have dreamed about for so long is one of my most challenging, yet enjoyable projects to date,” says Chloe. “It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this point, however I am thrilled to be working alongside some of the best brands in Dubai. With the market evolving at such a rapid pace, it’s exciting to think that the work I am doing will be at the forefront of development for some of Dubai’s biggest brands over the next few years.”

For further information, contact Chloe Rees at chloe@foxandhoundpr.com / +971 (0)56 244 0614