St. Regis Abu Dhabi appoints new PR Manager

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St. Regis Abu Dhabi has appointed Annie Turnell to the role of PR and Communications Manager. Previously PR Manager for Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, Annie will now be responsible for St. Regis’ PR, marketing and digital communication strategies.

“We are thrilled to have Annie join The St. Regis Abu Dhabi,” says Katie Malone, Director of Marketing, St. Regis Abu Dhabi. “We are very confident that her previous experience and extensive communication network and capabilities will be hugely beneficial to the hotel.”

New appointment at TishTash

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TishTash has welcomed Sandi Woodcock to the role of Senior Consultant. With over 15 years of experience in PR and marketing, Sandi previously worked with TOH PR as Account Director and most recently with ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller as Senior Public Relations Consultant. In her new role, she will join the senior management team and work across a portfolio of clients with a focus on new business and F&B accounts.

“I am thrilled to be joining TishTash, as they have a fantastic reputation in the market and an enviable portfolio of clients,” says Sandi. I’m very much looking forward to being part of such an inspiring team and adding my part to what promises to be a hugely successful 2017.”

House of Comms welcomes new Account Executive

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House of Comms has appointed Georgia Taylor to role of Account Executive. With experience in financial communications, Georgia previously worked with Arton Capital as Communications Manager and most recently with Globaleye as Marketing Executive. In her new role, she will be joining the digital team to work on the agency’s digital communications strategy.

“From the moment I found out about House of Comms, I knew I wanted to join the team and the exposure to the amazing clients I’ve had so far has been excellent,” says Georgia. I’m learning so much.”

Jamie Wilks, Managing Partner, House of Comms adds “Finding top talent is a key challenge of course but we’re delighted to have found Georgia. We wish her every success with us.”

Secret PR makes new appointment

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Secret PR welcomes Habiba Taleb to the role of Arabic Communications Specialist. With over ten years of experience in media and communications, Habiba previously worked with Radio Msila and most recently with Al Riyadh newspaper as a Correspondent. In her new role, she will work closely with the team to enhance their Arabic capabilities and initiate the move towards an independent Arabic division.

“The demand for Arabic talent is ever growing, especially with regards to Arabic content,” says Sarah Mohamed, Director, Secret PR. “We are proud to have Habiba on our team as she will certainly help us enhance our Arabic capabilities to better serve PR agencies and in-house PR departments across the region.”

House of Comms makes new appointment

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House of Comms has appointed Sarah Doyle to the role of Account Executive. With experience in fashion, beauty and F&B, Sara most recently worked with Revolve Marketing and PR as Account Executive. In her new role, she will manage and develop client’s accounts as well as strengthen the agency’s network of media contacts.

“I couldn’t believe it when I landed the role,” says Sarah. “Dream clients, stunning offices and a team of such inspiring people – I am loving it!”

Keeley Duffy, Senior Account Director, House of Comms, adds “We knew as soon as we met Sarah that she would fit right into our growing team. The fourth quarter of the year has started off with record wins and as a business our focus is always to ensure we consistently deliver and delight our clients and we believe that Sarah has got exactly what it takes to do this.”

Friday welcomes new Editor

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GN Media’s flagship weekly, Friday magazine has appointed Natalie Long to the role of Editor. Previously the Editor of tabloid!, Natalie has 10 years of experience in celebrity news, fashion, food, travel, arts and culture. In her new role, she will be overseeing the magazine’s content for print and digital platforms.

“As we celebrate 20 years of Friday magazine in 2017, we are thrilled that Natalie will be leading the team during such an exciting time for the brand,” says Katie Heskett, Publisher, Gulf News Magazines. “After having incredible success with tabloid!, Natalie’s talent and experience in delivering great content across all audience platforms is one that we look forward to bringing to the UAE’s most widely-read magazine.”

Natalie Long, Editor, Friday magazine adds, “I’m excited to join Friday magazine at this important moment in its history. I’m passionate about lifestyle content, and in ten years at tabloid!, I’ve learned that there is a wealth of wonderful stories to be explored right here in the UAE. I can’t wait to start working with the incredible team and bring even more engaging lifestyle content to readers, in the magazine and across digital platforms.”

New Account Manager joins Q Communications

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Q Communications has appointed Danielle O’Neill to the role of Account Manager. With eight years of experience in PR, events and lifestyle management, Danielle most recently worked with Sept PR as Account Manager across accounts such as Hyatt Hotels Corporation and Whissle. In her new role, she will be working across F&B, hospitality and lifestyle accounts for the agency.

“Q Communications has a faultless reputation with innovative campaigns and tangible results,” says Danielle. “I’m very much looking forward to being a part of such an inspiring team and supporting the growth of the agency.”

Sept PR welcomes new Junior Account Manager

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Sept PR has welcomed Injeel Moti to the role of Junior Account Manager. Prior to joining the lifestyle agency, Injeel most recently worked with Saffron Media Works as PR Manager where she worked across several accounts including United Colors of Benetton and Chopard. In her new role, she will handle all media operations through press campaigns and social media content for F&B, lifestyle and hospitality accounts.

“I am delighted to be joining Sept PR as they have a stellar reputation in the market,” says Injeel. “I’m very much looking forward to this new chapter, working with a team of experienced professionals and scaling new heights with the agency.”

Caroline Holmberg, Managing Director, Sept PR, adds “We are thrilled to welcome Injeel to the team. She brings with her strong media and agency experience coupled with an enthusiasm for creative and digital strategies – an ideal combination to support our client campaigns.”

Arab News makes new promotion

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Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Hani Hazaimeh to the role of Senior Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Senior Managing Editor, Hani previously worked with Jordan Times as Senior Reporter. In his new role, he will work to streamline as well as enhance the editorial coverage of the Arab News team.

“On behalf of the entire Arab News editorial team, I would like to congratulate my colleague, Hazaimeh, on this much deserved promotion,” says Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Arab News. “We look forward to his continued contribution in streamlining and enhancing our editorial coverage and news team.”

Arab News announces new Deputy Managing Editor

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Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has promoted Siraj Wahab to the role of Deputy Managing Editor. Having joined Arab news as Editor, Siraj previously worked with Bombay Mid-Day as Chief Sub-Editor. In his new role, he will work on streamlining as well as enhancing the editorial coverage of the Arab News team.

“On behalf of the entire Arab News editorial team, I would like to congratulate my colleague, Wahab on this much deserved promotion,” says Faisal J. Abbas, Editor-in-Chief, Arab News. “We look forward to his continued contribution towards the editorial team and Arab News as a whole”