Spread Communications has secured the account for the American Center for Psychiatry and Neurology in Dubai. The agency will handle all communications in the MENA region in order to raise awareness for the centre, which is a medical facility focused on providing primary and specialised medical care and health education services “Neurology and mental health More Info »
twofour54 and the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) have signed a memorandum of understanding with the aim of increasing collaboration in order to support the growing PR industry in the UAE. Maryam Al Mheiri, Acting CEO, twofour54 and Brian Lott, Chairman, MEPRA, signed the agreement which will see twofour54 assist MEPRA’s industry-building activities such More Info »
Benita Adesuyan, PR Editor at OSN, talks to TMN about changes to Dubai’s media scene and offers her advice to those looking to start a career in the industry… Name: Benita Adesuyan Age: 33 From: London More Info »
Boutique PR and communications agency The Qode has been appointed to handle all PR for Melijoe in the Middle East. An online fashion destination for children, Melijoe offers designer brands such as Fendi Kids, Versace, Marni, Dolce & Gabbana and Sonia Rykiel Enfant. The company currently has plans to launch an Arabic website geared towards More Info »
Majid TV, part of Majid Entertainment, a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media, is set to launch a website as well as a new app in order to take its characters to a global audience. The website and app will bring characters to life through TV clips, music, games and issues of the magazine, all available More Info »
Al Arabiya English hosted communications veteran Lord Timothy Bell, Chairman of public relations firm Bell Pottinger, as part of a panel discussion on the PR industry last Thursday, March 10. The event was moderated by Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Al Arabiya English and attended by government representatives, public relations industry professionals and senior journalists, as part of More Info »
The Brunswick Group has promoted Fatema Al Khateeb to the role of Account Director, Corporate Communications. Formerly a Corporate Communications Executive for the company, Fatema has over four years of experience with both corporate and international communications agencies, as well as a Masters degree in Strategic Communications from Zayed University. In her new role, she More Info »
Q Communications’ Abu Dhabi office has been appointed by Retail and Beyond to launch a new licensed restaurant, lounge and terrace in the capital. BU! Trinity is a pan-Latin destination located in the World Trade Centre Mall and is set to open at the end of this month. Q Communications will be responsible for supporting More Info »
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity held its awards ceremony last night, attended by over 1,800 guests, at the Madinat Jumeirah to celebrate winners of the 10th annual awards. 2016 winners included J. Walter Thompson Dubai, UAE who won the Grand Prix for Good for its ‘I Can Teach You Too’ campaign for Dubai More Info »
FRHI Hotels and Resorts has appointed Bastien Blanc to the role of Vice President, Sales and Marketing for the Middle East, Africa and India. Previously, Bastien worked as Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Development, Russia and CIS for Interstate Hotels and he brings over 25 years of operational, sales, marketing and food and beverage More Info »