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Q Comms secures trade and business event

October 24, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

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 of the event across the GCC region.

“To be able to provide the 2016 China Trade Week Middle East with our support is a massive opportunity for us and we are excited to be working on this innovative event with them,” says Elsa Roodt, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “This is the fourth China Trade Week in the UAE and we are confident it will continue to grow and soon become one of the must visit trade and business events in the Middle East.”

In2 to handle hospitality conference

October 24, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

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.

“Our partnership with In2 Consulting will enable us to share AHIC’s fantastic roster of content with key editors over the next six months as we prepare for our biggest conference to date,” says John Emmerson, Director of Events, MEED Events.

Anne Bleeker, Managing Partner, In2 Consulting, adds “As former hospitality and travel professionals ourselves, we are excited to engage with the hotel owners, investors, operators and consultants that support AHIC. With their input, we look forward to driving the hospitality news agenda in this region in the coming months.”

Shelly Mistry joins The Media Network

October 23, 2016/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Shelly Mistry

The Media Network has appointed Shelly Mistry to the role of Editorial Assistant. Having previously assisted on a number of lifestyle publications including Citizen K Arabia and Citizen K Homme Arabia, part of Gulf News Publishing and a number of APP Media Group titles including The Rake Middle East, Revolution Middle East, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, Stylist Arabia and the Hello! group, she will now assist with all editorial including news and features for the B2B media platform. Shelly will also manage client relations with The Media Network’s Premium Members as well as help manage the website and social media content.

“Having previously worked in publishing, I have always looked to The Media Network for daily updates and happenings within the industry,” says Shelly. “I am delighted to join the region’s first media-exclusive communication platform and look forward to developing my career with the wonderful team.”

Mohammed Rayes joins Arab News

October 23, 2016/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Suad Ashimi

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 extremely pleased to have Mohammed Rayes join us,” says Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Arab News. “His cartoons truly have the ability to go beyond borders and I’m the creativity of this truly-talented and self-taught Saudi artist will be appreciated by readers of both our print and online editions.”

Daniel Higgins joins ITP

October 23, 2016/in Featured, Movers & Shakers /by Suad Ashimi

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. In his new role, he will be overseeing all style content for the print, digital and event Esquire Middle East platforms as well as the Big Black Book.

Q Communications signs new F&B account

October 23, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

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 on board with this great brand and to be launching the very first Veri Peri outlet in the UAE,” says Katie Harvey, Managing Partner, Q Communications. “This is a fantastic opportunity for us and an exciting addition to the region.

Aziza Communications secures zpizza

October 23, 2016/in Account win, Featured /by Suad Ashimi

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 through PR and media campaigns.

“When it comes to pizza, let’s just say team Aziza are connoisseurs,” says Loubna Elfakri, Account Director, Aziza Communications. “Needless to say we are thrilled to be working with such a respected name in the casual dining sector and we can’t wait to raise awareness of this naturally better pizza brand.”

Grazia Style Awards to be held in Qatar

October 20, 2016/in Featured, Regional News /by Suad Ashimi

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 achievements from favourite shopping destinations to the most influential personalities and their contribution to the fashion landscape. Nominations for the awards are currently open and can be made through www.graziastyleawards.com.

FLASH partners with INTERACT

October 20, 2016/in Featured, Regional News /by Suad Ashimi

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 an aim to further enrich the sporting events industry in the UAE.

“World-class sporting events have always been a focus for our business,” says John Lickrish, Chief Executive Officer, FLASH Entertainment. “The Sports Industry Forum partnership signifies FLASH Entertainment’s commitment in driving new initiatives that will help shape the industry.”

Sally Corander, Managing Director, INTERACT Events, adds “We are delighted to have FLASH as our official partner to the UAE Sports Industry Forum Series over the next year. FLASH will bring a wealth of knowledge from the sports sector and we are looking forward to working with them to advance sports in the region.”

beIN reaches agreement with Warner Bros.

October 19, 2016/in Featured, Regional News /by Suad Ashimi

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.