Expose Communications has won the PR contract to oversee the launch of the Kardashian Kollection sunglasses in the Middle East. This will be followed by a full range of sun and prescription eye wear, to be announced later this year. “We are excited to launch the collection in the Middle East, especially as the Kardashian More Info »
ITP Consumer is to re-launch VIVA magazine to become the region’s only handbag sized magazine specifically targeting working women aged 25 years plus. After 10 years in the region, the home-grown title will tackle issues relevant to the modern women in the Middle East. The new look will be revealed in the March issue and More Info »
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Digital Media Services (DMS), which serves as the digital arm of Choueiri Group, has been appointed as the exclusive media sales representative for digital sports publication, Kooora.com. Kooora.com provides coverage of everything related to sports, from up-to-the-minute scores and news, in-depth and often controversial analysis, to team decisions, transfers and stadium reviews, information on referees, amongst other related topics. More Info »
The fourth annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards took place on Wednesday evening at The Address, Dubai Marina. New category winners included Best New Restaurant, Doha, which was awarded to Market by Jean Georges, W Doha Hotel & Residences, Best Seafood Restaurant, which went to Bice Mare, and Best Experiential Dining, which was awarded to The More Info »
Pizza Express has appointed DPQ Communications to oversee its PR activity for the UAE. Representing both the Jazz@PizzaExpress and Pizza Express brands, DPQ will cover all seven branches in the UAE. “We’re really excited to have this brand on board,” says Katie Harvey, Co-founder and Managing Director, DPQ Communications. “The DPQ team love Jazz@PizzaExpress and we More Info »
Aziza Communications has been appointed as PR representative for Don Alfonso 1890. The two-Michelin star Italian restaurant brand is due to open in mid-March in the Shangri-La hotel, Dubai, and is the fourth Don Alfonso 1890 restaurant to open, following launches in Macau, Marrakesh and Rome. “We’re thrilled to add Don Alfonso 1890 to our More Info »
The Qode has been appointed to represent French cosmetic chain Sephora as its PR agency in the Middle East. Account Director, Rania Kfoury, will oversee the account, that was previously held by Havas PR. “Sephora represents the youthful and modern face of beauty,” says Rania. “Working on the exclusive brands Sephora has, as well as More Info »