Tim Wilkinson has been appointed as Chairman of Bell Pottinger’s Middle East operations. A communications and reputation expert with extensive experience in government, corporate and brand communications, Tim has held senior communications roles both in-house as well as within leading PR companies. Prior to joining Bell Pottinger, Tim spent over 15 years at The Coca-Cola More Info »
Newgate Communications has opened its seventh overseas branch in 2013, with the launch of Newgate Abu Dhabi. The introduction of a branch in this region follows office openings in Hong Kong, Singapore, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra and Brisbane. The office is located within the Abu Dhabi Media Zone Authority and will be headed by Habib Bacha, More Info »
AllDetails Middle East has appointed Hania Allahham as Public Relations Account Executive. Hania will join the team to develop and strengthen the public relations activities for luxury hospitality clients such as Corinthia Hotels, Baros Maldives, Le Gray, Wilderness Collection among others, as well as high end lifestyle and beauty brands. “I am really looking forward to joining More Info »
COPIA has signed Parisian tearoom and boutique, Angelina, as a new retainer PR client. Angelina will be located within The Dubai Mall next to the Louis Vuitton boutique and is due to open in November. “Angelina is a really cute concept that none other than Coco Chanel used to frequent in Paris,” says Scarlett Woodhouse, Associate Director More Info »
The Qode have secured a new PR account and will now represent Gallery Ward. The latest addition to Dubai’s art scene, Gallery Ward recently opened in the Al Quoz district. Originating in Egypt, Ward aims to open channels of interaction between contemporary Arab experiences in art and global culture, and to find a permanent place More Info »
Motivate Publishing is expanding its online presence with the What’s On website set to go live in the final quarter of 2013. Billing itself as the go-to guide for expert opinion, insider info, news, reviews, entertainment, competitions and more, the online platform will attract everyone from foodies to thrill-seekers and fashionistas. “The job of launching the More Info »
Fadwa Salah, Nawa3em.com’s Associate Editor, has announced her departure from 2 Pure publishing. During her 18-month stint at the online Arabic magazine title, Salah played a big role in offering encouragement to both local and international talents, giving a special push to the fashion designers in the region. She plans to return to Egypt to More Info »
Arabian Woman has announced it will launch an online edition by the end of 2013. After fourteen years as a front-runner in the Saudi Arabian consumer magazine market, and with a presence across the wider GCC, the magazine is taking steps forward to compete in the ever-competitive magazine market. With a fresh new look – More Info »
Nadia Haj Hassan has been announced as the new Fashion Editor of Jordan-based Living Well Magazine, after Tamara El-Nimer stepped down after six successful years at the title. Tamara has decided to leave to pursue a degree in higher education. Nadia will be in charge of the fashion and beauty pages of the best-selling lifestyle magazine.
Voting is now open for the What’s On Awards 2013, in association with Dubai First. Now in its twelfth year, the awards celebrate the UAE’s crème de la crème of hospitality, entertainment and leisure, with two lavish award ceremonies. The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards is set to take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi on October More Info »