New appointment at PRCA

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Georgia Ramm joins the Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) as International Relations Officer. Currently completing her masters in public relations and corporate communications, Georgia will be responsible for increasing international engagement for the PRCA (UK and MENA) as well as developing initiatives for the International Communications Consultancy Organisation (ICCO).

“Georgia’s appointment as the new PRCA International Relations Officer will allow us to increase our international work even further,” says Francis Ingham, Director General, PRCA UK and PRCA MENA. “We already manage ICCO, operating in 55 countries around the world and have an office in Dubai. We will now ramp up our activity, exploring other markets where the PRCA can usefully establish itself, and increasing the range of services we provide to members in the UK, MENA and elsewhere.”

Hussein Dajani joins Nissan

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Nissan Motor Corporation welcomes Hussein Dajani to the role of General Manager – Digital Marketing, for the AMI (Africa, Middle East and India) region. With over 10 years of experience in marketing and communications, Hussein was most recently Chief Operating Officer at hug digital. Starting June 18, 2017, Hussein will oversee all digital marketing transformations for Nissan and Datsun across the AMI region as well as head the respective teams.

“There has never been a more exciting time to join the automotive industry, especially with a forward looking corporation such as Nissan,” says Hussein. “The competition and challenges ahead make this assignment an exciting one to me. I’m looking forward to working closely with the Nissan teams and partner agencies to ensure that we keep developing innovative products, services and solutions.”

Create Media makes key appointments

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Dubai-based digital communications agency, Create Media Group has welcomed Salma Ihab and Asima Majeed following the launch of the group’s customer relationship management (CRM) department. Salma joins the team as Account Director, with over eight years of experience in the region’s digital and social industry and having previously worked with Meraas, Magrabi Hospitals and Al Futtaim Group. In her new role, she will work alongside the digital team to define the requirements for effective use of CRM and its infrastructure, as well as devise and execute B2B and B2C environments to encourage customer retention and loyalty.

With a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management from Heriot-Watt University and seven years of experience managing digital campaigns, Asima will also join the team as Account Manager, having previously worked with Fitness First Middle East as Marketing Operations Manager. In her new role, she will work on Create Media’s key accounts with a focus on email and display marketing. 

“As we become increasingly data driven and signified by our new CRM department as well as soon to be announced software partnerships, it is essential to make sure we maintain our focus on hiring great people,” says Tom Otton, Managing Director, Create Media Group.

AllDetails welcomes Jinith Joy

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Dubai-based PR and communications agency, AllDetails has welcomed Jinith Joy to the role of PR Account Manager. Previously PR Manager at Percept Gulf, Jinith has a diverse experience in India and the UAE’s PR, marketing and advertising industry. In her new role, she will focus on developing strong PR strategies for the agency’s portfolio of GCC clients along with emphasis on driving in new local businesses.

“AllDetails has an impressive portfolio of hospitality clients across the world and I’m excited to work on these international luxury brands,” says Jinith. “There is an inclination towards digital media now and I’m thrilled to be part of an agency that understands this change and incorporates the same in PR strategies.”

New Account Director at House of Comms

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Integrated creative communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Kate Bevan to the role of Account Director. With nine years of experience in the UK and the UAE, Kate offers a holistic approach to marketing having worked across brand, digital, experiential and advertising for a portfolio of clients including Coca-Cola, Nestlé and Majid Al Futtaim. In her new role, she will join House of Comm’s senior management team and focus on delivering strategically led brand and digital communications solutions.

“I’m excited to be part of an up and coming consultancy that offers an agile and integrated approach, reflecting the needs of the industry,” says Kate. “House of Comms believes in working in a collaborative manner between accounts and creative teams and I feel confident about the value we can add to our world class clients.”

Brazen PR makes new appointment

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Aya Ahmed has joined Dubai-based PR and content marketing consultancy, Brazen PR as Head of Arabic and Content. With experience in the media and PR industry, Aya previously worked with Bloomberg Businessweek Middle East as Marketing Executive and most recently with Mojo Group Dubai as Head of Content Production and Media Relations. In her new role, she will strategically strengthen Arabic content and media relations, as well as creative concepts for the consultancy’s PR and social media accounts including Atlantis, The Palm, Wendy’s and Bio-Oil.

“Aya has a wealth of expertise across the MENA region working with brands such as Mercedes Benz, Rivoli and Bioderma,” says Louise Jacobson, Managing Partner, Brazen PR. “Her strength of creating and executing successful PR and digital campaigns coupled with her deep understanding of the regional landscape will be a fantastic addition to Brazen and we are really excited to welcome her to the team.”

New appointments at Time Out GCC

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Time Out Abu Dhabi welcomes Paul Clifford to the role of Editor. Formerly Group Editor of Guides and Food, Paul will now lead the team of Deputy Editor, Liz Cookman; Food Editor, Vanessa Fitter and Section Editor, Chris Maxwell. Shaikh Saleh, previously Digital Marketing Executive for the Time Out GCC group will now take on a new role, which will focus specifically on Time Out Abu Dhabi.

Following Melanie Smith’s appointment as Deputy Editor in January 2017 and Tim Skinner’s appointment as Deputy Digital Editor in March, Time Out Dubai has appointed Amy Mathieson, former Guides Editor at Time Out GCC, to the role of Food and Features Editor. Previously Editor at Time Out Doha, Sofia Vyas joins the Dubai team as Music & Nightlife and Art Editor. The new members will work with the existing team of Editor, Holly Sands; Digital Content Executive, Jeffrey Casiño and Editorial Assistant, Rodelito Mamuad.

New appointment at Coffee Communications

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Dubai-based brand consultancy and communications agency, Coffee Communications has welcomed Joelene Kenneth to the role of Public Relations Assistant. A recent graduate of Murdoch University Dubai, Joelene holds a degree in Communications with a major in public relations. In her new role, she will play an integral role in supporting the agency’s founders, Natasha Eskedt and Bianca Ellis and work on account administration across PR and social media.

“We are thrilled to have Joelene on board as we start to expand the Coffee Communications team – adding fresh and hungry talent will be integral to helping us to continue to grow and we are excited for what lies ahead!” says Bianca Ellis, Co-Founder, Coffee Communications.

Mahitab Hosny joins House of Comms

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Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Mahitab Hosny to the role of Account Manager. With experience in the PR industry and having been UAE for over 20 years, Mahitab graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in public relations from the American University of Sharjah and most recently worked with DABO & Co, where she was an integral member of the consumer team offering her expertise in F&B, hospitality and fashion. In her new role, she will join the team as bilingual Account Manager to work across House of Comms’ Arabic and English portfolio of clients across the Middle East.

“I have an immense passion for PR and love working on fun consumer brands,” says Mahitab. “House of Comms has built a very strong name in the market and has an incredible reputation and roster of clients. I am so happy to be working on some amazing brands at such a reputable agency and to be joining at an exciting time as it expands it’s offering with digital and experiential capabilities.”

Dubai Lynx makes new appointment

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Dubai Lynx has appointed Kamille Marchant to the role of Event Manager. Kamille has experience in the events industry having founded ThoughtFire, her own events and PR agency in South Africa and most recently worked across healthcare exhibitions such as Arab Health and Building Healthcare in the MENA region. In her new role, she will attend events for the advertising and communications industry and take the lead on event operations as well as support the delivery of Dubai Lynx to the highest possible standard.

“I couldn’t be prouder to join the Lynx team and such a well-respected event,” says Kamille. “I look forward to strengthening and building relationships in the industry.”