Shayan Shakeel joins ITP

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ITP Publishing has welcomed Shayan Shakeel to the role of Editor of Aviation Business magazine. Previously Editor at Telecom Reviewand most recently Senior Journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek, Shayan has over seven years of experience in journalism and communications and has worked on leading editorial content for special reports, as well as online and print publications. In his new role, he will be responsible for reporting news across a number of topics relevant to the aviation industry including; airlines, airline services, airports, technological providers and all related policy development.

House of Comms welcomes Keeley Duffy

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Integrated communications agency House of Comms has appointed Keeley Duffy to the role of Senior Account Director. With over 20 years of experience in PR working across brands such as Warburtons, Costa, Asda and ITV, Keeley has worked for agencies in the UK as well as in the GCC. In her new role, Keeley will become a part of the Senior Management team at House of Comms and focus on the expansion of the agency across the GCC. She will also be a senior point of contact for House of Comms in the region.

“We have built this business based on passion, experience and gut instinct for people and clients that are the right fit,” says Kaja Evans, Co-Founder and Managing Partner, House of Comms. “When we met Keeley we instantly knew that she would thrive with us and help to achieve our aggressive growth strategy for 2016 and beyond. Her experience, her energy and the impact that we have already seen within a very short space of time makes us very excited for Keeley to show the GCC and beyond what she is made of.”

good welcomes new Editor

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 good magazine, part of Motivate Publishing, has welcomed Jennifer Gibson to the role of Editor. With 13 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism, in the UK as well as in Dubai, Jennifer has previously worked at VIVA and HELLO! Middle East. Most recently she worked as a freelance writer, contributing to titles such as Good Taste, What’s On Dubai, Cyclist Middle East, The National and Gulf News, she has also worked in broadcasting for Dubai 92 and Dubai Eye. In her new role, Jennifer will be responsible for the monthly lifestyle magazine, handling all editorial content including; writing, commissioning and editing features as well as promoting the magazine via social media and radio.

“I’m delighted to be joining Motivate as Editor of good and am looking forward to working more with the fantastic team here,” says Jennifer. “I’ve lived in Dubai for nearly five years now and have watched the city grow and evolve dramatically during that time, so I’m very excited about getting out there and seeing what’s new, exciting and homegrown in our city.”

House of Comms promotes Georgia Adderley

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House of Comms has promoted Georgia Adderley from Junior Account Executive to the role of Account Executive. Having joined House of Comms in January 2016, where she has worked on a number of new client wins for the agency, Georgia is a recent graduate from Nottingham Trent University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Broadcast Journalism. As an Account Executive, she will now take on additional responsibilities such as managing and developing client accounts as well as strengthening House of Comms’ network of media contacts.

“Georgia has continued to blow us away with her professional approach, her ability to build an instant rapport with clients, her creativity and her ability to always get the job done,” says Abby Wilks, Managing Partner, House of Comms. “Her performance in new business is something that has been integral to new business wins such as Instagram and she is a key member on all of her accounts. Her positivity and energy is felt throughout the office and she has a very bright future ahead of her at House of Comms.”

Ooredoo partners with MBC Group

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Ooredoo has signed a seven year partnership with the MBC Group, granting the communications company the exclusive rights in Qatar to selected High Definition channels. Signed by Waleed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar and Sam Barnett, CEO, MBC Group, the agreement will allow Ooredoo TV customers in Qatar to enjoy coverage of a range of MBC premium content. The company will now become the sole distributor for MBC HD in the country and the first stage of the new partnership will launch on September 1, 2016.
“This agreement will provide Ooredoo TV with exclusive HD coverage in Qatar of some of the most popular TV programmes across the MENA region,” says Waleed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar. “This is a milestone for our entertainment portfolio, as we continue to strive to provide the content our customers want, with the highest quality picture and widest choice of channels. But this is just the beginning and more exciting offerings will be revealed soon.”
Sam Barnett, CEO, MBC Group, adds “MBC is proud of its leading position in producing the MENA region’s best available content and in offering flagship shows enjoyed by millions of viewers and browsers across the Middle East. Today’s partnership brings together MBC’s content with Ooredoo’s platform in Qatar to provide an even better service for the target audience.”

Condé Nast Traveller welcomes Lou Fay

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Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, part of APP Media Group, has welcomed Lou Fay to the role of Art Director. Previously a freelance Creative Director at the Daily Creative in Australia, Lou has over 20 years of experience in media and has worked for publications such as Australian Good Taste, Dolly and New Woman. In her new role, Lou will design cover pages for the monthly luxury travel publication, as well as produce artwork and create the layout for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East.