Quest Arabiya’s new flagship adventure-travel show Nabd Al Moghamara – Arabic for ‘Pulse for Adventure’ – is now being shot in locations across the region, from the Maghreb to the Levant. The show will be hosted by extreme sports enthusiasts, Hussein Gazzazz and Ghida Arnaout, and is scheduled to air for the first time on March 13, More Info »
The Public Relations Consultants Association Middle East and North Africa (PRCA MENA) has launched in Dubai. The new professional body will cover the entire MENA region, providing PR practitioners with an association to share best practice as well as network and work to raise standards of PR. The organisation will provide training, networking, market intelligence More Info »
CNN Worldwide will expand its CNNMoney brand internationally, across both TV and digital, to provide consumers around the world with its business and financial news and analysis. With the addition of staff in London, Dubai, New Delhi and Hong Kong, CNNMoney will launch new franchises, series, features and reporting tailored directly to the regions More Info »
Ema Linaker, former Regional Director – Digital, Leo Burnett MENA, has joined Edelman as Head of Digital. With over 20 years of experience, Ema has worked across companies in the UK as well as the UAE, including Google, Intent HQ and Social@Ogilvy. In her new role, she will be responsible for heading up Edelman’s digital team More Info »
Rawaj International has been appointed the PR representative for Magnificent luxury lifestyle and personalised services. Offering bespoke hospitality options in Mykonos, Magnificent was designed to enhance luxury travel experiences on the Greek island and Rawaj International will be working to build brand awareness for the company in the Middle Eastern region by providing strategic public relations More Info »
Bianca Cartin has joined the Ritz-Calton Dubai as Director of Public Relations. Previously Marketing Manager for the GFD Group where she was part of the opening team for Jean-Georges Dubai in the Four Seasons resort, Jumeirah, Bianca has over 11 years of experience in PR. As Director of Public Relations, she will be responsible for More Info »
Mariana Sarilho has been promoted to the role of Marketing Executive for the Fine Dining Division of the MonarQi Group, representing Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in the UAE. Previously Assistant Marketing Manager for the fine dining restaurant located in The Address Hotel Dubai Marina, Mariana has over seven years of experience in media and marketing. In More Info »
Saffron Public Relations has secured the account to represent Ajman Free Zone Authority (AFZA) throughout 2016. The agency will be covering the entire communications portfolio for AFZA and strategising monthly PR activities for the entity. Saffron’s PR team will be working closely with officials to ensure that all AFZA official announcements are communicated in a More Info »
Create Content, a division of Create Media Group, has retained the exclusive communications account for Sheraton Grand Hotel, Dubai – an account that was first won in September 2015 and has been renewed for a further 12 months. Create will continue to be responsible for all communications for the luxury property including their campaign strategy, creation and management More Info »
UK-based newspaper The Independent is to cease all print production of its daily paper, as well as The Independent on Sunday, in a move towards a digital-only future. The national publication, launched in 1986, is owned by ESI Media and is due end all print copies by March, 2016. News will then be exclusively available More Info »