Insignia PR has won the account to handle public relations for Meydan Hotels and Hospitality in the UAE. The agency will represent Meydan across all divisions, which includes The Meydan Hotel, Bab Al Shams Desert Resort & Spa, Meydan Beach, Meydan Golf – The Track, Meydan Tennis Academy, Meydan Theatre and Meydan Grandstand. “We are More Info »
Ali Faour has joined global energy communications specialists Fifth Ring as PR Account Director for its office in Dubai. Ali brings over 20 years of experience in handling blue-chip B2B accounts in the Middle East across various industries, most recently as PR Director for Memac Ogilvy in Saudi Arabia. In his new role, Ali will More Info »
Zainab Imichi Alhassan has joined DPQ Communications as PR Executive. Zainab joins the team from Grace and Garbo, where she held the position of PR Executive handling fashion and beauty clients. In her new position, Zainab will be working with clients across fashion, beauty and hospitality sectors. “I am very keen to be a part More Info »
Award winning Emirati presenter, Nouraldin Al Yousuf, has signed with Onstage International. The Dubai-based agency, which specialises in speakers and celebrity representation, will represent Nouraldin exclusively in the region, ensuring that he is available for a wide range of public events, including ceremonies, product launches, government official ceremonies, televised productions, celebrity judging, as a brand More Info »
Tina Junday has joined the 7DAYS team as Digital Content Editor. For the last 15 months, Tina was Features Editor and Acting Editor at Campaign Middle East, and prior to this worked as a Multimedia Journalist for Coventry Telegraph in the UK. As Digital Content Editor, Tina will manage and develop the editorial sections of More Info »
RedFilo Events has been announced as a finalist in the DHL People & Culture of the Year category for the Gulf Capital SME Awards 2014. Hosted by MEED and in partnership with Gulf Capital as headline sponsor, the awards recognise the UAE’s SMEs, business leaders and entrepreneurs for innovation, growth and success. This year’s Gulf More Info »
Náis Italian Kitchen has appointed DPQ Communications to handle its PR contract in the region. Established in 2012, the restaurant specialises in authentic North-Western Italian cuisine and is located in HDS Tower in Jumeirah Lake Towers, Dubai. “We are excited to work with the Founder Marianna Rescia and her culinary team,” says Katie Harvey, Managing Partner, More Info »
Hassan Khatoun has joined Serviceplan Middle East as Client Services Director. Hassan brings a wealth of experience to the position after serving as Head of Client Servicing at SocialEyez, and has served clients including Samsung, Sony, Estée Lauder and HSBC. In his new position, Hassan will focus on elevating Serviceplan Middle East’s account management process. He More Info »
Insignia PR has been appointed by wagamama Dubai to handle its public relations with a full range of services. Launched in London in 1992, the Pan-Asian restaurant chain first opened in Dubai in 2004, and now has over three properties in Dubai and one in Qatar. “We are thrilled to be representing such a well-loved More Info »
Nemer Afaneh has joined DPQ Communications as Head of Arabic Content. Previously a Journalist and Editor with Al Khaleej newspaper, Nemer has also spent time working with Al Jazeera media network and Al Arabiya news channel. In his new role, Nemer will oversee all Arabic content and media relations for the agency. “I am relishing the More Info »