Al Araby Al Jadeed, a UK-based newspaper, has launched this week and will be distributed across global markets including the UAE. The Arabic daily newspaper will publish impartial reporting, and will be a platform for a wide range of views and opinions, allowing for freedom of expression and intellectual development. It will provide in-depth, engaging More Info »
PRCo Dubai has been appointed to represent Foodmark, the food and beverage division of the Landmark Group, as its public relations agency in the UAE. Foodmark is a leading player in the restaurant industry and currently operates a host of internationally franchised restaurants across the UAE and GCC including Carluccio’s, The Mango Tree, Chi’Zen, Max’s More Info »
FP7/DXB has won the account to represent the Leisure & Entertainment arm of the Majid Al Futtaim (MAF) group of companies in the UAE. The pitch for the account was first initiated in May of this year and included a host of multinational advertising agencies. Effective from November 1, 2014, FP7/DXB will oversee the through-the-line More Info »
Middle East Communications Network (MCN) has today launched its Transformers Leadership Development Program. The unique program – a first in the region for the media and advertising industry – is part of MCN’s aim to develop best-in-breed talent for its future leadership across its multi-agency, multi-location footprint in the MENA region. The roll out follows More Info »
Sarah Zakzouk has been appointed as Fashion Editor at Namshi.com. Heading up the editorial side of the business, Sarah joins the team from her previous position at Style.com/Arabia, as well as her time spent as a freelance writer in the region’s fashion and lifestyle domain. “I am excited by the evolving fashion landscape in the More Info »
The KAPICO Group, a global conglomerate, has appointed Blue Apple to handle the PR account for their premium window tinting film brand VKOOL®, following a competitive pitch. VKOOL® is a market leader in high-performance premium window film for automotive, architectural, commercial and residential, as well as marine applications. The PR mandate has been initiated with immediate effect, More Info »
Fashion and lifestyle weekly Stylist Arabia has welcomed the new members of its editorial team. In addition to Devinder Bains as Editor of the magazine, Laura Chubb joins as Acting Deputy Editor, with Dina Yassin as Acting Fashion and Beauty Editor. Set to launch this October, the weekly ‘freemium’ magazine will start with a circulation of 50,000 More Info »
ITP Consumer Publishing has announced plans to launch a digital-only, high-end, Arabic women’s website – AnaEmra’a. The site will be the first digital-only offering to join the company’s rising portfolio of lifestyle titles, and is set to officially launch in October 2014, with a series of events and bloggers’ teas across the GCC region. Geared towards a More Info »
EMEA’s leading roadshow truck provider, Event Marketing Solutions (EMS), has appointed Lucy Miller as Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa. An experienced marketing and events professional within the region, Lucy has spent 12 years with B2B marketing and advertising agency Gyro. In her new role, Lucy will drive business for EMS from the More Info »
MCG Associates, a leading international executive search and recruitment company specialising in the communications industry across the Middle East, has appointed Kate Watson as Director. Kate joins from Fabric Recruitment, where she spent four years as Senior Consultant MENA, responsible for maintaining and growing Fabric’s client and candidate base, as well as developing solid relationships More Info »