Shitika Anand has been appointed as the Assistant Editor for Grazia Middle East. A freelance journalist with extensive experience across the fashion, beauty and lifestyle industry, Shitika has been published in Forbes Travel, The Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan, Instyle, CNN International and Women’s Health magazine, to name but a few. Prior to joining the ITP Publishing More Info »
Luxury communications agency The Qode has been appointed as PR partner for boutique hotel Manzil Downtown Dubai. Part of Emaar’s hospitality division, VIDA Hotels & Resorts, Manzil Downtown Dubai is a contemporary, upscale boutique hotel that encompasses the warmth of Arabic hospitality. The hotel recently reopened its doors after extensive refurbishment, offering a fresh Arabesque More Info »
Katch International has expanded its hospitality portfolio by securing W Doha Hotel & Residences. Strategically located in the heart of the city, W Doha Hotel & Residences caters for both leisure and business, featuring the region’s first Bliss Spa and FIT, a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Additionally, the hotel hosts culinary gems such as three Michelin-star More Info »
This year’s Digital Media Forum is to feature a number of luminaries and senior thought leaders in the digital industry who will be offering their expert opinions on the exciting new developments in the sector. Held under the banner ‘Digital Technology: Bringing the Future Closer,” DMF 2015, which takes place on March 24 and 25 More Info »
BPG Bates, the regional advertising, design and events & activation agency headquartered in Dubai, has appointed Rodger Beekman as its new Executive Creative Director. Rodger joins from Havas Worldwide in Amsterdam where he was Chief Creative Officer. He has also previously worked with Saatchi & Saatchi, Y&R, McCann Erickson, DDB, BBDO, TBWA and 60 Layers More Info »
Gehan Sidky has joined Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi as Director of Communications. Most recently with Fairmont UAE, Gehan oversaw all PR activity for the Fairmont properties in the UAE including Fairmont Dubai, Fairmont The Palm and Fairmont Bab Al Bahr. As Director of Communications for Dusit Thani Abu Dhabi, Gehan will be responsible for the More Info »
Sonia Khosla has joined the Hello! Middle East team as Sales Manager. Sonia boasts solid sales experience gained from working across media titles in the UK and UAE, and has moved across to APP’s newly acquired title from ITP’s Cosmopolitan Middle East, where she also held the position of Sales Manager. In this role, Sonia was More Info »
Aishah Yousef has been appointed as the CEO of En’Route Media Inc. Having been with the Fujeirah-based media company as General Manager of Ad Fusion Media and Editor-in-Chief of En’Route Middle East magazine for a number of years, Aishah has managed the editorial board and worked hand-in-hand with the publishers and advertising executives, in addition to More Info »
Dubai-based PR consultancy, Verve Marketing and Communications has been appointed to launch Taj Dubai. Located in the Downtown precinct, Taj Dubai is the newest international addition to hospitality group Taj Hotels, Resorts & Palaces. Adding to Verve Marketing and Communications’ expanding hospitality portfolio, the agency will provide the Taj Dubai brand with insightful and innovative More Info »
Swiss Media Group has appointed Hayley Skirka as Senior Editor. Having worked across a number of titles in the region, Hayley previously held the role of Editor for Oasis Living Magazine in Al Ain, Contributing Writer at the International Diplomat Magazine Dubai, Editor of The Source UAE and Assistant Editor, Time Out GCC Guides and More Info »