The winners of the Ahlan! Awards Abu Dhabi 2014 were announced yesterday during an awards party held at 01NE Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. The annual celebration presented 16 awards to Abu Dhabi’s most sought-after attractions, businesses and personalities, and were selected by Ahlan! readers through nominations which were split into two phases, initially voting for More Info »
In2 Consulting has signed new lifestyle PR account, Desert River. Formed in 2004 by Dutch nationals Claudia van der Werf and Michiel Schröeder, Desert River specialises in the distribution of European lifestyle brands including Fatboy, Blofield and Driade. They are also involved in event rentals. “We are very happy to be working with the young and dynamic team More Info »
Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, recently announced its exclusive partnership with Screen-it By Strategies the Dubai-based rich media and digital brand experience specialists. The tie-up focuses on offering DMS’ clients outstanding creative and executive expertise in crafting rich media campaigns. Screen-it By Strategies features a French distinguished More Info »
Media leaders have dominated the second edition of the Arabian Business Brits List – a study that lists the top 50 most influential British expatriates in the UAE. While MBC Group’s CEO Sam Barnett has landed the top media spot, ranked 4th most influential Brit, Starcom MediaVest Group’s CEO John Antoniades isn’t far behind in More Info »
Face to Face has announced its successful win of the Aldar Academies account, following a multi-agency pitch. Face to Face has developed an overall integrated communications campaign to build awareness of and reinforce Aldar Academies’ educational proposition in the Abu Dhabi and Al Ain markets and support the individual schools’ communications requirements. Aldar Academies, a subsidiary of More Info »
Explorer Editor Laura Coughlin has announced she will leave the title this week, with her last working day being tomorrow. Laura will stay in the Emirates and will be announcing her new role within the publishing sector shortly. “After three and a half fantastic years of working at Explorer it’s time for a new challenge More Info »
Expose Communications has signed high-end jewellery brand La Collection Privée as a new PR client. Led by Ibtissam Saab, La Collection Privée offers sophisticated jewellery with high quality gems and diamonds and has opened its first store at Citywalk Mall, Dubai. “La Collection Privée is a fantastic addition to our portfolio,” says Dana Abdelhadi, Founder and Director, Expose Communications. “Ibtissam is considered More Info »
Ankush Chibber has joined Motivate Publishing as Editor of Gulf Business. Ankush was previously based in India, where he was Executive Editor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and in his new role he will be breaking Middle East business and finance news. “I feel privileged to have joined an amazing team of journalists at Gulf Business,” says Ankush. “It’s an exciting time More Info »
Z7 Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for Messika Paris in the Middle East. Established in 2005 by Valeria Messika, Messika Paris creates fine jewellery specialising in diamonds and precious stones, and is available in select stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. “We are delighted to add Messika Paris to More Info »
Wissam Younane has joined the BNC Publishing team as Managing Partner. Previous Sales Director for ITP Publishing, Wissam will now act as Director for Entrepreneur Middle East, Entrepreneur Qatar and Entrepreneur AlArabiya and and will be corporately and commercially responsible for other company interests. “Entrepreneurship in the Middle East has long been an interest of mine,” says Wissam. “My newest position as the More Info »