The Effie MENA Awards 2015 is set to launch on November 18, 2015 at the Pavilion, Armani Hotel in Dubai. The seventh edition of the awards will be judged by a panel including a total of 13 international, as well as 90 regional judges, all at a senior corporate level from a variety of industry More Info »
Branding and digital communications agency Omnia has created a new PR division, Omnia PR. Headed up by Hollie Thomson, former Group Director for Seven Media’s lifestyle division, the new agency will produce commercially creative campaigns aiming to bridge strategy, creativity and technology. Omnia PR will offer English and Arabic PR as well as social media More Info »
Aziza Communications has won the PR account to represent Ithaca Life. Founded by certified Life Coach Sophia Fromell, Ithaca Life is a personal change management consultancy that helps clients implement positive change in their professional and personal lives. “We are thrilled to be working with Ithaca Life,” says Jill Downie, Managing Director, Aziza Communications. “Sophia is More Info »
Motivate Publishing has welcomed Eleanor Dickinson to the role of Reporter, working across Gulf Business and Campaign Middle East. This is Eleanor’s first role in Dubai, she previously worked in the UK as a Trainee News Reporter for The Cambridge News, covering everything from crime to politics to punting wars and royal visits. As a More Info »
Alison Towle has joined The Media Network as Sales and Events Director. With seven years of experience in media and sales in the UAE, across local and international newspapers, magazines and digital media, Alison most recently held the role of Advertising Director at the Grazia Group, part of ITP Publishing. As Sales and Events Director, More Info »
Q Communications has welcomed Chris Lambert to the role of Senior Account Executive. With five years of experience, working in PR and in-house marketing, Chris most recently worked as Marketing Director for nightlife spot Societe in Dubai. As Senior Account Executive, he will be working across a number of PR accounts for Q Communications, such More Info »
Having supported Huda Al Nuaimi and her MALAAK label in 2012 and 2013, TishTash will now be working with the designer to manage day-to-day marketing and communications for her new Huda Al Nuaimi brand. Following a year-long hiatus from the fashion scene, the Dubai-based designer’s new brand fuses Western influences with Middle Eastern traditions. TishTash More Info »
Dubai-based digital communications agency Create Media Group has welcomed Sarah Johnson to the role of Director. Heading up new division Create Content, Sarah brings over 17 years of public relations and communications experience to her new role. As Director, she will be responsible for growing the division and offering clients engaging, diverse and eye-catching content More Info »
Soul Communications has secured the PR account for Panos. With Belgian origins, Panos is a widely recognised bakery in Europe and will open four stores in the UAE: in Dubai Investments Park, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and the Sahara Centre. Soul Communications will be covering all PR and marketing for the brand, as well as handling More Info »
Nashwa Al Ruwaini, CEO of Pyramedia Production Company, has been named on Forbes Middle East magazine’s list of Most Powerful Arab Women 2015. As 23rd on the list of 200, Nashwa is the first figure from the media industry to be included.The award was presented as part of a ceremony held at the Oberoi, Dubai, to More Info »