twofour54 has renewed its partnership with the Abu Dhabi Music and Arts Foundation (ADMAF) for a sixth consecutive year, in an effort to support creative and cultural industries in the UAE, as well as nurture skills development for the media sector. Both parties have signed a Letter of Cooperation signifying a mutual interest to collaborate More Info »
Branding and digital communications company Omnia has welcomed Susan Clowes to the role of Client Services Director for Digital Projects. Susan has over eight years of experience in Media, previously working as a Digital Strategist for H+K Strategies across MENA, Australia and India and, more recently, as in-house eCommerce Director for Dubai-based West LA boutique. More Info »
Dubai-based boutique public relations agency Look Who’s Talking PR has been appointed as the official PR and social media agency for Indian restaurant Patiala. Based in Souq Al Bahar, Patiala is set to be re-launched with a new menu by celebrity Chef Kunal Kapur, as well as a new look. The agency will be helping More Info »
Katie Coleman has joined Motivate Publishing as Sales Manager for The Week magazine in the Middle East. Joining the company from London, Katie most recently worked for Media Ten, where she was Advertising Sales Manager for Grand Designs Magazine and responsible for advertising on all platforms across the brand. In her new role, Katie will be More Info »
Dubai-based Think Liquorice has the won the PR account for Noah’s Garden, an online baby boutique in the UAE. The store sources luxury kids wear, toys, diaper and activity brands from Australia, Europe and the USA. The agency will be handling all PR and brand strategy for the retailer, as well as the creation of More Info »
Rania Habib has joined Swiss Media Group as Senior Editor. Formerly Assistant Editor at Canvas Magazine, Rania has over 10 years of experience in journalism and has most recently written for publications including Brownbook, Harper’s Bazaar Art Arabia and Selections while working freelance. As Senior Editor, she will be working on all three of Swiss More Info »
Yasmin Al Heialy has joined Forbes Middle East as a Reporter. A recent Graduate in French Literature and Media, Yasmin previously worked as a Journalist for AME info at Mediaquest, where she prepared reports on business-related projects. As a Reporter at Forbes Middle East, she will be working across the monthly print magazine as well More Info »
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Instagram celebrated it’s five year anniversary this week in Dubai, with a projection on the Burj Al Arab. Amy Cole, Brand Development Lead, EMEA and Instagram’s sixth employee, came to the Emirate to take part in the company’s 12th Worldwide InstaMeet. The celebrations follow Instagram’s recent announcement that it will make advertising available to more More Info »
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