Dubai-based radio network, Arabian Radio Network (ARN) launches Al Khaleejiya Classic and Al Arabiya Cassette in the UAE. With a focus on serving its Arabic audience, Al Khaleejiya Classic will play 80’s and 90’s GCC music tracks, while Al Arabiya Cassette will broadcast 60’s to 90’s Arabic hits from across the region for local and More Info »
Dubai-based media company, D-Connector has appointed Priya Mehta to the role of Media Account Manager. With over 17 years of experience in sales, advertising and media, Priya previously worked with SAGA Digital as Marketing Manager and most recently with Trinity Media as Sales and Marketing Manager. In her new role, she will manage all sales More Info »
UAE-based newspaper, Khaleej Times has appointed Sarwat Nasir to the role of Senior Correspondent. With over four years of experience in journalism, Sarwat previously worked with 7DAYS as News Reporter where she produced videos and reported to the news desk with a focus on human interest, education and general stories. In her new role, she More Info »
To Be announced (TBA), a creative solutions provider, founded by Mahmoud El Abed, has launched. With over seven years of experience, Mahmoud, previously worked with Addmind Group as PR Manager and most recently with COPIA Group as Communications Manager where he worked in client servicing and created marketing and PR strategies for clients. The new More Info »
Dubai-based boutique PR and digital brand activation agency, McCollins Media has been appointed to handle all social media activities for Marrybrown. Founded in 1981 in Malaysia, Marrybrown is a quick service restaurant chain that offers a range of freshly cooked and tasty meals at affordable prices. McCollins Media will handle all social media communication to More Info »
Swiss Haute Horlogerie brand, Audemars Piguet has appointed Schneider PR to handle all its PR activities across the region. Established in 1875, Audemars Piguet is a watch manufacturing company that crafts limited series of masterpieces to embody a degree of horological perfection. Schneider PR will handle all regional communications for Audemars Piguet to build their More Info »
Crystal Chesters, Group Editor for Hospitality titles at BNC Publishing tells TMN about her current role and what she thinks about the media industry in the Middle East… Name: Crystal Chesters Age: 30 From: Scotland Current job title: Group Editor for Hospitality titles at BNC Publishing When did you first arrive in Dubai? November 2013 More Info »
Dubai-based creative, independent PR and communications agency, Schneider PR has secured the account to handle all PR operations for La Ville Hotel & Suites. Located in City Walk, La Ville is a contemporary five-star boutique hotel that celebrates stylish, iconic architecture and provides a sociable setting for guests to meet and mingle. Schneider PR will More Info »
Creative and technology agency, Omobono launches in UAE. Established in 2001 in the UK, Omobono delivers global projects across an expanding service offering for a roster of clients including DMCC and Sadara and will now open its first office in the UAE. The agency will also see the appointment of Hadley Newman to role of More Info »
Dubai-based media company, Pinpoint Media Group has appointed Manny D’jornor to the role of Director of Advertising Sales. With a degree in Economics and Banking from the University of Greenwich, UK, Manny has worked on Wall Street in New York City and most recently at ScribbleLive Vice President of Sales and Operations in Canada. In More Info »