PRCo Dubai has been appointed as the new public relations agency in the GCC for Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris. Le Royal Monceau showcases a classic palace reinvented for the new generation of travellers with remarkable architecture, contemporary design by Philippe Starck and heart felt service. “Being appointed by Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris, further More Info »
DPQ Communications is pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Thurston as Head of Content. Simon has worked with some of the world’s top brands across a variety of industries, including banking, automotive, F&B, healthcare and technology. With experience gained in the UK, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the UAE, he was most recently the More Info »
Gehan Sidky has been appointed as the new Area Public Relations Manager for Fairmont. Gehan previously held the position of Public Relations Manager at Raffles Dubai, where she spent two and a half years in charge of all PR for the property. Gehan will oversee all PR activity for Fairmont properties in the UAE including Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont The Palm and Fairmont Bab More Info »
Mark Setchfield, the former Art Director of Best, Love it!, Bliss and Maxim, has joined Friday as Art Editor. The award-winning designer has also worked on the British versions of Elle, Marie Claire and Grazia and most recently launched Trinity Mirror’s new website for The People newspaper. “We are thrilled to have Mark on board,” says Gulf News More Info »
DPQ Communications has won the PR contract for Kanpai, the contemporary Japanese restaurant and luxurious bar located within Souk Al Bahar, Downtown Dubai. Senior PR & Marketing Manager Chloe Geake will be overseeing the account. “Kanpai is a fantastic brand and we’re looking forward to promoting them further in the hospitality and lifestyle market,” says Katie Harvey, More Info »
Paz Marketing has been appointed as the official PR agency for ASUS Middle East. The global technology brand has previously worked with the agency on a project basis and has now moved to a long-term retainer. “PAZ Marketing has been incredibly proactive and professional throughout the campaign we did together,” says Nour Naddour, Marketing Specialist, ASUS Middle More Info »
Iris Public Relations has been appointed to handle the PR activities for international skincare brand Orlane in the UAE. Distributed in about 75 countries, Orlane was the first brand to use truly active ingredients in its products, including the B21 Bio-Energic Anti-Aging Complex. “Our aim is to increase brand visibility and create more awareness for Orlane’s key More Info »
The Qode has been appointed as the new PR representatives of The Grooming Company (TCG) portfolio of brands. TCG is represented by beauty and grooming brands, N.BAR, JetSet and 1847. “We are thrilled to be working with The Grooming Company who pioneered men’s and women’s grooming the the UAE,” says Ayman Fakoussa, Managing Partner, The Qode. “Despite their growth More Info »
Katch International have been awarded the PR contract for Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire. Inspired by multi-Michelin starred Chef Pierre Gagnaire, the restaurant will launch at InterContinental, Dubai Festival City in March 2014. “We are very happy to have Choix Patisserie and Restaurant par Pierre Gagnaire onboard,” says Stephanie Woollams, Director, Katch International. More Info »
Georgina Wilson-Powell has announced she will step down at CPI Media Group at the end of next week. Having worked at CPI Media Group as Group Editor since November 2011, launching Hospitality Business Middle East in 2012 and Lonely Planet Traveller Middle East in 2013, Georgina is giving up her newly appointed position as Group Managing Editor to travel More Info »