Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has appointed Mohammed Rayes to the role of Resident Cartoonist. Rayes previously worked with Asharq Al-Awsat, London and more recently Okaz, Saudi Arabia. In his new role, he will be responsible for the all cartoon publication for Arab News on all its print and online media platforms. “We are More Info »
Matthew Moore, Group Marketing Manager at GN Media, tells TMN about the media industry and how it tends to make an impact in the Middle East… Name: Matthew Moore Age: 37 From: UK Current Job Title: Group Marketing Manager, Gulf News When did you first arrive in Dubai? At the end of January 2016, straight More Info »
ITP Publishing Group has welcomed Daniel Higgins to the role of Fashion Editor of Esquire Middle East. With experience in writing and styling, Daniel previously worked with The Telegraph, D’Marge and Recognise magazine in the UK and most recently Head of the Luxury and Style division for clients including; Caprice Holdings and Harry’s of London. More Info »
Dubai-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed to handle all PR activities for Veri Peri. Launching in the UAE, Veri Peri is an authentic Portuguese restaurant chain. Q Communications will be responsible for managing all PR, marketing and social media operations to increase awareness of the brand across the UAE. “We’re thrilled to be More Info »
Luxury communications agency Aziza Communications has secured the PR account to represent California-based pizza franchise, zpizza. With its newly launched outlet in Al Barsha, Dubai, zpizza offers authentic and exclusive recipes to traditional pizza lovers. Aziza will be responsible for building the reputation as well as creating awareness of the brand’s presence in the UAE More Info »
Grazia magazine is set to host the Grazia Style Awards on November 21, 2016 at the Westin Doha Hotel and Spa in association with Salam stores and Mercedes-Benz in Qatar for the first time. The theme for the awards is ‘From Catwalk to Qatar’ and will be hosted by Alice Temperley to celebrate the industry’s More Info »
FLASH Entertainment has announced its partnership with Sport Industry Forum Series from 2016 until 2017. Organised by INTERACT Events, Sport Industry Forum Series consists of a variety of business events targeted to sport business professionals. The one-year partnership will see FLASH Entertainment become an integral part of Sport Industry Forum Abu Dhabi’s working committee with More Info »
Qatar-based media network beIN Media Group, part of Al Jazeera, has signed an agreement with Warner Bros. The agreement which will go into effect in 2019, will see movies and TV series from the international television studio’s aired through beIN’s pay-TV platform across the Middle East and North Africa.
Global and marketing agency TCApr has won the account to represent hospitality company, Oasis. Founded in 2009, Oasis allows guests to book homes with a range of hotel-like amenities including; in person check-in and checkout, fresh linens, toiletries and on-demand concierge services. TCApr will now be overseeing the PR operations as well as providing marketing More Info »
UAE-based media and entertainment company, Image Nation has announced the world premiere of its upcoming football documentary The Lights in Rome, to be screened at the DOC New York film festival in November 17, 2016. The documentary preserves an important moment in the Emirati history when they qualified for the 1990 World Cup in Italy More Info »