George Eid has joined the Murr TV team as Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Senior Correspondent. George, who previously worked as Deputy News Editor and International Correspondent for Sky News Arabia, will be managing the editorial teams and assisting the Editor-in-Chief in daily editorial tasks, as well as reporting on war coverage, political and social coverage, and More Info »
For the tenth consecutive year, Arabian Business has compiled the names of the World’s 100 Most Powerful Arabs. Unlike previous years, the 2014 list has been broken down into nine categories – Leaders; Pioneers; Legends; Heroes; Geniuses; Creatives; Entertainers; Thinkers and Generation Next. With a shortlist of over 1200 candidates, some of the names include More Info »
Aramex has appointed OMD to manage its digital media and communications, in order to support the expansion of its eCommerce offering – Shop and Ship. The online shopping delivery service allows users to purchase items from international websites and have them shipped to consumers living in 52 destinations worldwide. The service is not only proving More Info »
Mohammed Halawi has been promoted to the position of General Manager at PHD Abu Dhabi, the media agency network division of the Omnicom Media Group. Previously in the role of Planning Director and employed at PHD since 2003, Mohammed will now lead the PHD Abu Dhabi office, spurring further growth by actively contributing to both More Info »
PAZ Marketing has been appointed to handle the PR and social media for CeeCode handbags and accessories in the UAE. CeeCode is the venture of Middle Eastern designer Cynthia Pennikan, and the collection is available in stores across the UAE, Lebanon and Qatar. “If you’re in fashion in Dubai, you’ve heard of CeeCode,” says Zeina More Info »
Frankie Rozwadowska has joined the Gulf News team as Group Beauty Editor. Previously based in London, Frankie was Beauty Editor for fashion-focused, luxury magazine 1883, and Beauty Editor for online wellness magazine Hip and Healthy. In her new position, she will be working across the Aquarius, Friday, and Alpha magazines. “I am delighted to be party of the beauty team at More Info »
MPJ – Marketing Pro-Junction, has been appointed as the PR agency for VFS Global in the Middle East. VFS Global, established in 2001, is the largest outsourcing and technology services specialist for diplomatic missions and governments worldwide, and currently serves 45 client governments in 108 countries. “We are absolutely thrilled about this fabulous opportunity, and More Info »
Due to the extensive response from agencies, the inaugural Transform Awards MENA, which is to be held at the JW Mariott Marquis Hotel Dubai on June 2, 2014, has extended the deadline for entries to April 3, 2014. This announcement comes at the same time as the international lineup of guest speakers for the Transform More Info »
Shaheena Abbas has joined the team at PR and communications agency house of comms as Senior Account Manager. Shaheena brings with her extensive PR and marketing experience from the UK and Dubai, having worked previously in a number of consumer, technology, F&B, healthcare, fashion and retail brands. In her new position, Shaheena will play a More Info »
Jayne O’Brien has joined the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) as Senior Vice President of Global Brands. Prior to this, Jayne served as Chief Marketing Officer for Dubai Properties Group, where she was responsible for all group marketing, including brand management, public relations and customer relations. In her new role, Jayne will be responsible for overseeing More Info »