Jessica Combes has joined CPI Financial as Editor of Finance ME. Jessica joins the magazine from Johannesburg, where she worked as a Journalist responsible for her own photographs, covering events and conducting interviews as well as creating digital media. As Editor of Finance ME, Jessica will be conducting interviews, attending events, liaising with PR companies More Info »
Hazem Aouad has joined Fairmont Dubai as Director of Sales and Marketing. With over 15 years of experience in hospitality, Hazen most recently held the position of Cluster Director of Sales and Marketing at Radisson Royal Hotel, Dubai and Radisson Blu Resort, Fujairah. As Director of Sales and Marketing, he will be responsible for the More Info »
Seven Media has secured the PR account for The Conrad Maldives Rangali Island resort. Set across two tropical islands, the resort offers high-end villa accommodation, a destination spa and the Maldives first underwater restaurant, Ithaa. Seven Media will be focussing on offering PR support across the Middle East by raising awareness of Conrad brand as More Info »
Majlis PR & Events has secured the PR account for luxury fashion brand Gisella by Nana. The designer brand creates haute couture dresses from soft, luxe fabrics such as silk and chiffon, and Majlis will handle all PR and communications in order to build its presence in the local market and across all media-related initiatives. More Info »
Zed Communications has been appointed the official marketing agency for American multinational insurer AIG. With 88 million customers in 130 countries, AIG will team up with Zed’s creative, digital, CSR, events and social media teams to engage the GCC region on the benefits of insurance for economies and business interests, as well as a range More Info »
Toh Public Relations has won the media relations account for Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer. Toh will be looking to boost awareness of the brand, who’s portfolio covers four hotels and palaces – Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and Monte-Carlo Beach – as well as thirty restaurants, four casinos, two international music festivals, More Info »
The Qode has added to its portfolio of luxury designer brands with Belquis. The fashion brand, established last year, has appointed the agency to handle all PR in the Middle East, effective immediately. Belquis offers luxury Italian-made leather bags representing a blend of tradition and style, with designs available from its online boutique. “We’re excited More Info »
Ruth Bradley Consulting has been appointed the PR agency for Maison Corthay in the Middle East. A French contemporary shoemaker, Maison Corthay was established in 1990, and produces ready-to-wear footwear. The brand has stores around the globe, including in Paris, New York and Hong Kong, as well as in the Level Shoe District located in More Info »
The Danube Group has welcomed Gaurav Chhikara to the role of Corporate Communications Manager. Formerly Strategic Account Manager at Landmark PR & Events, where he guided brands in strategic directions to fulfill business needs and brand intent, Gaurav brings over seven years of experience to his new role. As Corporate Communications Manager, he will take More Info »
Communicate, a Middle Eastern magazine for the communication industry, has had its first book published. The first in a special collection series from the title and its publisher Mediaquest, the book is titled De-Commiditising the Ad Industry: How Ad Agencies Can Re-Invent Themselves and Enjoy Exponential Growth, and is penned by Ahmad Abu Zannad, Regional More Info »