Heidi Myers, Marketing Director, Meltwater EMEA, gives her thoughts on how today’s PR professionals cope with the growing popularity of social media and the different outlets opened up for communication… “I do not believe that PR will become extinct but the PR professionals of today need different skill sets. He/she should be able to navigate More Info »
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Hani Hazaimeh to the role of Senior Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Senior Managing Editor, Hani previously worked with Jordan Times as Senior Reporter. In his new role, he will work to streamline as well as enhance the editorial coverage of the Arab News team. “On behalf More Info »
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Siraj Wahab to the role of Deputy Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Editor, Siraj previously worked with Bombay Mid-Day as Chief Sub-Editor. In his new role, he will work on streamlining as well as enhancing the editorial coverage of the Arab News team. “On behalf of the entire Arab News editorial team, More Info »
John Brown Media, part of Dentsu Aegis Network, has appointed Emily Churchill-Owen to the role of Deputy Editor. Emily most recently worked with The Media Network as Editorial Assistant and in her new role will be assisting Editor Lily Lawes in compiling the monthly Emirates Inflight entertainment (ICE) guides as well as working on creative ways More Info »
hug digital has been appointed to handle all digital operations for Schneider Electric. Established in 1836, Schneider Electric specialises in energy management and automation solutions with an aim of building smart cities, smart factories and smart homes. hug digital will now be handling all digital assets for the corporation across the MENA region and Pakistan. More Info »
Stylist Arabia, part of Arab Publishing Partners (APP), has appointed Alexandria Gouveia to the role of Editor. With over ten years of experience in print and digital media, in her new role she will oversee all editorial content, interviews and features for the monthly publication.
Volkswagen Middle East has appointed Bruno Gisquet to the role of Marketing Director. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Bruno previously worked with Infiniti Motor Company as the Director of Global Experiential Marketing and most recently as the Director Brand Academy. In his new role, he will lead and manage the development More Info »
The UAE announces the launch of Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), the first design university in the region, set to open in September, 2018 at the Dubai Design District (d3). The university’s curriculum will be developed with the support of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Parson’s School of Design for a Bachelors More Info »
Q Communications has been appointed by Middle East International Exhibition (MIE) to handle all PR activities for the fourth annual China Trade Week Middle East. The event will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi from December 5-7, 2016 and will host manufacturers from China. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR and marketing aspects More Info »
Dubai-based communications consultancy In2 Consulting has partnered with the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), a hospitality industry conference in the Middle East. The conference will be held from April 25-27, 2017 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. In2 Consulting will be handling all PR and communications activities to raise awareness of the conference across the Middle East. More Info »