During the highly anticipated Apple event last night – which announced the launch of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus – it was confirmed that the Apple Watch, set to be released early 2015, will be offering more than just a selection of Apple-designed apps; which include iMessages, Health, Calendar, Weather, Mail, Photos, Camera’s More Info »
Twitter has introduced a ‘buy’ button to a limited number of users on its US service. A number of people on iOS and Android will start to see tweets which include an option to buy products directly from their timeline – shifting the social media platform into the e-commerce arena. “We are beginning to test More Info »
Aziza Communications has been appointed to handle the public relations for professional haircare brand Trevor Sorbie in the UAE. Newly launched in the region, the famed British brand will offer a range of products that have been tested, developed and approved in Trevor Sorbie’s award-winning salons. “We are thrilled to be working with Trevor Sorbie More Info »
DPQ Communications has won the account to represent Flooka across its Dubai and Abu Dhabi venues. Located at the Dubai Marine Beach Resort and Spa and the Eastern Mangroves Promenade in Abu Dhabi, the seafood restaurant offers a unique dining experience of Mediterranean seafood with a Lebanese twist. “We are thrilled to be working with More Info »
Luxury lifestyle PR agency Aziza Communications has welcomed PR Executive Faye Jones and Junior PR Executive Janine Alyssa to its expanding team. Faye joins the team from London where she formed part of the Ted Baker Head Office team, Janine previously held the position of Marketing Executive and Content Writer at Pearl of Arabia Travel and Tourism. More Info »
Rania Kfoury and Shimaa Elsayed have been jointly promoted to Account Directors at The Qode. Both ladies have been with the agency since its launch and have played an integral role in developing the business. Collectively, Rania and Shimaa will oversee all of The Qode’s PR accounts, each managing a team of Account Managers and More Info »
Getty Images Inc has filed a lawsuit against Microsoft over a new feature of its Bing search engine, Bing Image Widget, calling it a ‘massive infringement’ of copyright images. Getty Images has long fought against the use of its archive of 80 million images, earning a reputation as an aggressive defender of copyright. Earlier this More Info »
LinkedIn has revealed the top 10 most influential brands in the UAE. With 313 million members on the professional network and over 10 million of those based in the Middle East, the list has been created based on the engagement of users with brands headquartered in the UAE. The top 10 brands are as follows: More Info »
DPQ Communications has won the PR contract for Sho Cho Restaurant and Lounge in the UAE. The restaurant was first established at Dubai Marina Beach Resort in 2000, with the Abu Dhabi venue at Qarayat al Beri following on in 2007. Sho Cho offers ocean side dining with contemporary Japanese cuisine, as well as a More Info »
Eliza Sloane has left her position as Director of Bars and Restaurants at the Conrad Hotel, Dubai. Having been in the position for two years, Eliza was responsible of all pre-opening setups, launches to market and successful operations of the Food & Beverage venues at the Conrad Hotel, and oversaw each venue’s individual marketing campaigns, More Info »