Dumindrini Ratnayake has joined cinema advertising company Motivate Val Morgan as a PR and Marketing Executive. Dumindrini previously worked for Attune Consulting, an IT solutions provider for the fashion and lifestyle industry, as a Corporate Communications Executive where she worked on branding as well as concept and content development for global marketing campaigns. As a More Info »
Digital communications agency Socialize has welcomed Leah Duquemin to the role of Senior Account Manager. Leah joins the agency from London, where she has over seven years of digital marketing experience. As Senior Account Manager, she will be leading the social media strategy for brands such as Mercedes-Benz and Reed Exhibitions. “I’m so excited to More Info »
The MediaVantage is set to host the 2015 Indian Media Seminar, in an effort to share its intelligence on Indian media with local marketing professionals. The seminar will take place on Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at the Media One Hotel in Dubai and will run, free of charge, from 2pm until 6pm. It will bring More Info »
Michaela Williams has joined ShortList UAE as Beauty and Food Editor. Having previously worked within APP Gulf as Lifestyle Director of Stylist magazine, Michaela will continue to produce regular beauty pages and features for Stylist, but in a freelance capacity. In her new role, Michaela will work across lifestyle, beauty and grooming pages – aimed More Info »
Emilie Goldstein Mikulla has been promoted from Lifestyle Editor to Deputy Editor of Women’s Health & Fitness Middle East, part of Mastermind Publishing Group. Emilie – who has worked on the title on a freelance basis since 2010 – will be responsible for the lifestyle pages of the magazine as well as working closely with More Info »
Dubai-based events management agency The Event Company has rebranded as TEC. The rebrand means a new logo and brand identity for TEC, a company started by British entrepreneur Natalie Crampton, in Dubai, in 2008. The agency currently has offices in Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with plans to open in Saudi Arabia and Singapore later this More Info »
Aswathy Sathish has joined Motivate Publishing as Assistant Editor, Books Division. Having previously worked for Motivate’s Books Division as Editorial and Marketing Assistant between 2011 and 2013, Aswathy has just graduated from New York University with a Masters of Science in Publishing degree. In her new role, Aswathy will work with the Books Division’s Senior More Info »
Expo Centre Sharjah has become a member of the US-based Society of Independant Show Organisers (SISO). Also a member of Paris-based Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), and Dallas-based International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the Expo Centre Sharjah is looking to expand its global footprint. SISO aims to meet the needs of More Info »
Amwaj Jewellery, part of Ali & Sons Company, has appointed Q Communications to support its five year extension programme. Established in Abu Dhabi in 1999, Amwaj is a producer of bespoke jewellery and watches. Q Communications will be covering all activities undertaken by the brand, such as new store openings, exhibitions and bespoke events. The More Info »
Sophie McCarrick has been promoted from Acting Editor to Editor of BBC Good Food Middle East, part of CPI Media Group. Having previously worked for The Pro Chef and Hospitality Business – both also CPI publications – she will bring a total of six years of experience in journalism to her new role. As Editor, Sophie will now be responsible for More Info »