House of Comms has been appointed to handle all PR and digital communications for the launch of Fabyland this summer. Located in Dubai Festival City, Fabyland is designed to create a futuristic ambience that presents a wide range of thrilling rides aimed at children, teenagers and adults alike. The integrated communications agency will be responsible More Info »
Jordanian-based communications group Y&R Amman has been selected for the 2016 Act Responsibly Exhibition during Cannes Lions for its work “Smokey Sperms” for the Tobacco Free Jordan campaign. Established in 1995, the agency is a member of MENACOM Group Jordan and it has worked to address the relation between smoking and fertility issues prevalent in More Info »
Omnia’s PR division has secured the PR account for Talabat.com. The online food delivery service provider connects eateries to customers both online with its mobile app and Omnia will be responsible for managing all of Talabat.com’s PR requirements across the GCC region. “Talabat.com is now 12 years old and has grown significantly in that time,” says Dikdyuti Sen, More Info »
ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller has been awarded the Thought Leadership in PR Award at this year’s In2 SABRE EMEA Awards in Berlin. The awards recognised the agency for it’s work in the seventh annual Arab Youth Survey 2015, as well as excellence in various categories of innovation and insight, with an emphasis on content creation, PR agency More Info »
Dubai-based luxury boutique PR agency TCApr has won the account to represent the Giardino Ascona, Lake Maggiore and the Giardino, Mountain Champfer-St. Moritz. Both properties are part of the Giardino Group and are located in Switzerland. The Giordiano Ascona is nestled in parkland next to Lake Maggiore, while the Giordino Mountain is a luxurious Alpine-style More Info »
Initiative MENA has been appointed to handle all media activities for DarkMatter, an international cyber security firm based in the UAE. The agency will manage the media planning and buying of businesses for the cyber security company throughout the region. “Cyber security is a top priority for governments and businesses in the region,” says Raffoul Mattar, More Info »
UAE-based communications consultancy Q Communications has been appointed by VOSS Water to manage its social media, events and PR strategy for the Arabian Gulf region after an extensive pitch process. The agency will be responsible for VOSS Arabia’s communications strategy – both online and offline – as well as brand and event alignments. “We are More Info »
Luxury lifestyle PR agency Aziza Communications has appointed Jessica Milford to the role of PR Executive. Previously a contributor for OK! Middle East, where she has assisted the team for three years, Jessica was responsible for writing features, interviewing high profile individuals as well as tracking emerging fashion and consumer trends. Jessica will now be More Info »
House of Comms has appointed Faten Abdulla to the role of Regional Arabic Media Manager. With over 15 years of experience, Faten has previously worked for a number of well-known companies including Hill+Knowlton Strategies as well as Proctor & Gamble, Saudi Aramco and General Motors. In her new role, she will oversee all Arabic media for the More Info »
Instagram has appointed House of Comms as its PR partner in the UAE. The integrated communications agency has been retained by the social media platform following a highly competitive pitch. “This is a momentous occasion for House of Comms and it is the culmination of a team effort from individuals who are incredibly passionate, hard More Info »