Sky News Arabia has partnered with news organisation and publishers Al Ahram Establishment to broaden its scope of programming. A high-level delegation from Egypt-based Al Ahram Establishment visited the headquarters of Sky News Arabia in Abu Dhabi to sign a strategic media partnership that mandates the two sides to share knowledge, expertise and build synergies More Info »
DPQ Communications has won the account to represent the launch of Pullman Jumeirah Lake Towers Hotel and Residence. Having commenced its soft launch on January 1, 2015, the official launch date for Pullman’s second hotel in the UAE is set for next month. With a total of six food and beverage outlets, the 354-bed property More Info »
PHD UAE has promoted five senior employees following its business growth in 2014. Firstly, Ian Dolan has been promoted to the newly created position of Strategy Director. As a Planning Director for the last three years, he will now contribute to the strategic direction of all accounts, driving business development as well as spearheading the More Info »
Ruth Bradley Consulting has been appointed to represent French beauty brand NUXE Paris across the Middle East region. Founded in 1989 by Aliza Jabes, NUXE is a natural origin cosmetology brand predominantly stocked in pharmacies and currently available in over 50 countries. “I’ve been both a fan and customer of NUXE since my first visit More Info »
In response to the significant increase in billings in 2014, OMD Arabia has undergone a management restructuring and named new General Managers for its offices in Riyadh and Jeddah. Toni El Rahi, previously General Manager of OMD Riyadh, has taken the role of Business Development Director for OMD Arabia’s parent company, Omnicom Media Group Saudi More Info »
Damian Brandy has joined FleishmanHillard’s Dubai office as Associate Director. A former journalist who has worked with publications in the UAE and the UK, Damian was most recently with APCO Worldwide as Associate Director where he managed signature clients including Masdar, Abu Dhabi’s renewable energy company. In his new position, Damian oversees FleishmanHillard’s clients including More Info »
Sofia Vyas has joined the Time Out team as Features Editor. Previously Editor for online publication one8one magazine in Dubai, as well as a holding a number of editorial positions in the UK, Sofia brings regional and international experience to her new role.Having been with ITP Publishing for the past six months as Features Intern for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Sofia More Info »
BPG Bates, the regional advertising, design and events & activation agency headquartered in Dubai, has appointed Nicky Bar and Head of Events & Activation. With over 20 years of experience within the sector and in the UAE since 2007, Nicky has held the role of Events Director at DABO & CO, DWTC and most recently More Info »
Luxury PR agency Aziza Communications has secured the PR account to represent soon-to-be-launched gents spa and styling centre, Jazz Lounge Spa. Following on from the success of sister spa chain Tips & Toes, the newly created little brother brand is set to open on March 1, 2015, in Umm Suqeim, where it will offer an More Info »
DPQ Communications has expanded its Abu Dhabi presence by securing the PR account to represent Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri. Meaning ‘between the bridges’, Shangri-La’s ‘Qaryat Al Beri’ complex is comprised of the five-star Shangri-La hotel, Souk Qaryat Al Beri and four-star beach front property, Traders Qaryat Al Beri. Situated on the South-side of Abu Dhabi More Info »