Khaleej Times welcomes new reporter

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Khaleej Times has welcomed Sherouk Maher to the role of Staff Reporter at the local desk. Previously at Shabab20/Young+ Magazine, a monthly lifestyle and entertainment publication aimed at young readers in the Middle East, where she worked as an Editor and Translator, Sherouk brings over four years of experience in media and journalism to her new role. As Staff Reporter, she will be covering Dubai Municipality, DEWA and Dubai Government announcements for Khaleej Times, as well as special events in the emirate.

“I am honestly very optimistic about joining Khaleej Times,” says Sherouk, “Being a news reporter has been my dream as I am ridiculously passionate about telling people’s stories and addressing current affairs. Being a journalist is a privilege through which I look forward to making a difference.”

markettiers welcomes Josh Baker

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markettiers has welcomed Josh Baker to the role of New Business Development Specialist. Previously a Senior Consultant for MCG Associates where he aided in the companies growth and supported clients, Josh has over seven years of experience in media with a focus on marketing. In his new role, he will be using his prior experience to help impact and strengthen the broadcast consultancy’s regional relationships, working with Cheryl King, General Manager of the MENA region, to recreate markettiers’ success in the UK.

“I’m really passionate about PR and communications and I can’t wait to put this into practice with markettiers,” says Josh. “I’m thrilled to be joining such an innovative company and am looking forward to working with such a fantastic portfolio of clients and agencies.’

New website for The Mothership

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Parenting blog The Mothership has been rebranded and given a new website, themothershipdxb.com. Launched in 2015 by magazine Editor and Broadcaster Helen Farmer, the improved website platform and brand identity will now allow for more blog posts, reviews, recommendations and news, as well as make it possible to work with select partners. There are also now options for user interactions, social sharing and advertising space, created as a response to demand from both UAE companies and followers.

“I started blogging as a way of dealing with the newness and weirdness of being a mum and I’ve been overwhelmed by the reception,” says Helen. “It isn’t about ‘perfect’ parenting – it’s about connecting UAE mums, sharing honest and reliable content and keeping a sense of humour throughout. I’m really looking forward to working with great brands that are in line with my values, and having the opportunity to share information with The Mothership’s audience.”

Brandy Scott to return to Dubai Eye 103.8

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Brandy Scott is set to return to The Business Breakfast on Dubai Eye 103.8 on May 22 , following a two year absence during which she returned to her native New Zealand in order to study for an MA in Creative Writing. Having previously co-hosted the show for seven years, between late 2006 and mid 2013, Brandy has also worked for Radio New Zealand as a Senior Producer as well as for Emirates Today as a Features Editor. Upon her return, she will be joining existing presenters Malcolm Taylor and Richard Dean, to form a new line-up with the aim of providing more credible content, analysis and features as well as chat.
“I’m very excited to be returning to The Business Breakfast,” says Brandy, “I’ve loved my time in New Zealand but I’ve missed my other home, Dubai. That’s the high-class problem that comes with being an expatriate: you belong in too many places. But I feel very lucky to have the chance to comeback to what Richard Dean once rightly called “the best gig in the world” – The Business Breakfast.”

Styly.com launches

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Savoir Flair has launched new Arabic-language website, Styly.com. The website launches with a focus on world-class editorial and photography, offering Arabic readers premium luxury content on the same platform as sister website, www.SavoirFlair.com. Styly.com will offer content on fashion, beauty, lifestyle, trends and weddings in the Middle East, all curated by expert editors in Arabic and the website will be headed up by Managing Editor, Heba Abdalla.

BNC Publishing to host GM Leaders Conference

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Hotel News Middle East, part of BNC Publishing, is set to host the second edition of the GM Leaders Conference on May 16, 2016 at the St. Regis Dubai. The half day conference will be presented by Broadcaster, Presenter and Journalist Stephen Marney and will cover topics as well as developments specific to the hotel industry. Rikan General Trading will be the presenting sponsor for the event, with other sponsors including; Unique Precise International, TSSC, Assa Abloy and Emirates Academy of Hospitality Management.

“In today’s business environment, where we face challenges posed by de-valued currencies, low oil prices and huge levels of supply, it is even more important for the industry to gather and discuss business strategies and best practice,” says Melanie Mingas, Group Editor, BNC Publishing. “We have a line-up of fantastic speakers from across the industry and we are incredibly excited for them to share their insight with our delegates.”