Pencell PR has been appointed to handle the PR for Middle East real estate developers, Cayan Group. The PR & events agency will handle all the PR activities in the UAE for the real estate investment and development group. Cayan Group Real Estate Investment has offices in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. “We are extremely More Info »
Chain Reaction, a digital performance marketing agency, will extend its work with mobile retailer Axiom Telecom to include a full suite of social media advertising services. Chain Reaction was selected after a rigorous pitch process, where the agency’s team of online marketing experts created a comprehensive strategy to drive sales and conversions for the online More Info »
Boutique PR and Marketing Agency, TishTash, has expanded its fashion portfolio by signing exciting new, locally-based handbag and accessories brand Belquis. Belquis, the creation of main designer and Managing Partner Reem Salman, sets out to create a brand that reflects her idea of a perfect bag. TishTash are strong supporters of local designers and talent, having More Info »
The recently launched Dubai office of Manchester-based agency Brazen has signed STEP Conference as its first client in the Middle East. With more than 2,000 attendees from across the globe, STEP Conference is returning to Dubai next month and has selected Brazen to handle its PR & Content Marketing. Brazen will be tasked with engaging More Info »
Sarah Dudley has been appointed as Account Executive at DPQ Communications. With two years of experience in PR & Marketing across the UAE market, Sarah comes from a luxury and beauty background with in-house experience. Sarah previously worked across various luxury beauty brands, including the launch of Oribe Hair Care, Foreo Cleansing Devise and Concoction More Info »
The Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) has announced that it will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on February 25, 2015 at Middlesex University in Knowledge Village, Dubai. The agenda of the meeting will include all of the business transactions pertaining to the administrative functioning of MEPRA. The talking points will cover the key More Info »
Avène has appointed Strategies International to manage its PR activities and the cosmetic company’s media relations in the GCC. The French dermo-cosmetic brand Avène will be promoted by the agency in the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman. “We are very enthusiastic about representing Avène. Their Dermatological Laboratories have been at the forefront of More Info »
TishTash has been reappointed to handle the PR for Al Ittihad Drug Store (IDS), a leading pharmaceutical and consumer healthcare product distributor in the UAE, whose product line includes Yaya Vitamins. TishTash ran the PR campaign for Yaya Vitamins’ existing brands in 2014 and is now embarking on a larger PR and marketing campaign to More Info »
Dubai based PR and Communications consultancy, house of comms has been appointed to launch the first Courtyard by Marriott in Abu Dhabi, after a competitive pitch by some of the region’s biggest agencies. Courtyard by Marriott will open at the World Trade Centre, Abu Dhabi in early 2015. “This is an extremely significant launch for More Info »
Emirates Woman’s Beauty Editor Samantha Hamilton-Rushforth today steps down from her position at Motivate Publishing. Having spent three and a half years at the publishing house – the past year and a half overseeing the Beauty pages of Emirates Woman and the previous two years as the Fashion and Beauty Editor at Hello! Magazine – More Info »