Eleanor Dickinson joins Motivate

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Motivate Publishing has welcomed Eleanor Dickinson to the role of Reporter, working across Gulf Business and Campaign Middle East. This is Eleanor’s first role in Dubai, she previously worked in the UK as a Trainee News Reporter for The Cambridge News, covering everything from crime to politics to punting wars and royal visits. As a reporter for Gulf Business, Eleanor will be writing news and features on major developments in the business and technology industries in the Middle East. For Campaign Middle East she will be covering news within the advertising, PR and media industries as well as writing more in-depth pieces on the subjects.

“I am thrilled to be exploring these new journalistic challenges with Motivate in Dubai,” says Eleanor. “I’m really looking forward to reporting on many of the great stories the UAE has to offer.”

The Media Network welcomes Alison Towle

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Alison Towle has joined The Media Network as Sales and Events Director. With seven years of experience in media and sales in the UAE, across local and international newspapers, magazines and digital media, Alison most recently held the role of Advertising Director at the Grazia Group, part of ITP Publishing. As Sales and Events Director, she will oversee all sales for the TMN website and its many brand extensions.

“I have watched The Media Network go from a great idea, to an essential resource in its two-year lifespan,” says Alison. “The brand is well respected, which has brought demand for partnerships and cross-promotional activity – and that’s where I come in! I’m very excited about the doors still left to open for The Media Network, and look forward to being part of its growth.”

 

Chris Lambert joins Q Communications

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Q Communications has welcomed Chris Lambert to the role of Senior Account Executive. With five years of experience, working in PR and in-house marketing, Chris most recently worked as Marketing Director for nightlife spot Societe in Dubai. As Senior Account Executive, he will be working across a number of PR accounts for Q Communications, such as Novotel Dubai, Al Barsha and Jumeirah Restaurant Group.

“I’m extremely excited to be joining the newly rebranded Q Communications at such a key time for the company,” says Chris. “I am especially looking forward to working on such a diverse and exciting portfolio of clients.”

Create Media Group welcomes new Director

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Dubai-based digital communications agency Create Media Group has welcomed Sarah Johnson to the role of Director. Heading up new division Create Content, Sarah brings over 17 years of public relations and communications experience to her new role. As Director, she will be responsible for growing the division and offering clients engaging, diverse and eye-catching content across a 360 platform that includes traditional media as well as digital and social media platforms. Create Media Group’s clients include Standard Chartered Bank, Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Flash Entertainment.

“Clients are all working very differently now, with integrated campaigns and creative content, not conventional PR campaigns, being the key to effective communication,” says Sarah. “With the launch of Create Content, the Create Media Group will offer just that.”

Tom Otton, Managing Director, Create Media Group, adds “Having recognised the need for a senior professional who can both add further value to our existing accounts and develop new business, we’re excited by the new skill set and wealth of experience that Sarah brings to Create Media.”

 

Phil Smith joins Motivate

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Phil Smith has joined Motivate Publishing as Group Sales Manager for its content marketing agency, Motivate Connect. With 15 years of experience in writing and selling country reports to various international business publications such as Time Magazine, Fortune Magazine and The Economist, Phil most recently worked on a short sponsored documentary for British Airways on Egypt.

As Group Sales Manager for Motivate Connect, Phil will be responsible for winning new business from clients looking for content across print, digital and social media channels. The role covers a range of media solutions including magazines, annual reports, show collateral, sporting programs and digital content.

“I am very excited to be joining Motivate Publishing and look forward to making a positive impact on the team’s performance,” says Phil. “Motivate Connect has delivered products in many different languages and as a linguist myself, speaking five languages, I hope to get involved in adding a further international dimension to the team.”

Bell Pottinger welcomes new Partner

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Ehab Khairi has joined Bell Pottinger as a Partner in its Middle East business. Ehab joins the international PR agency from the National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD), where he was Senior Manager of Media and PR – VP, Corporate Communications for eight years. In his new role, Ehab will be based in Bell Pottinger’s office in Dubai, supporting clients across the wider MENA region, including in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia and Africa. He will also lead the agency’s team of 10 native Arabic speakers, based across its three offices in the Gulf.

“We are delighted that Ehab has joined our growing business in the Middle East,” says Tim Wilkinson, Chairman, Bell Pottinger Middle East. “He is a highly experienced and wise public relations practitioner, and he has a deep understanding of the Arabic language, local media landscape, as well as the regional business community. This senior hire illustrates our ongoing commitment to ensuring we offer a diverse range of senior PR consultants who can operate successfully in local and international environments.”

Ehab adds “Bell Pottinger already has a strong Arabic offer and my ambition is to keep developing it, in line with the needs of our diverse client base. I’m excited to be joining the team at an interesting time for companies and governments across the Middle East, and I look forward to using my experience to help make Bell Pottinger’s communications offering in the region an even more compelling one.”

EDGAR welcomes new Editor-in-Chief

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Rob Chilton has joined EDGAR magazine, a LuxMedia publication, as Editor-in-Chief. Most recently Senior Editor at What’s On, Rob has worked in print and broadcast journalism for over 20 years in London, New York and Dubai. As Editor-in-Chief, he will lead the EDGAR team in producing the monthly luxury lifestyle title for men, as well as contributing to the magazine’s brand development, both online and in print. In addition, Rob will begin a new slot on Dubai Eye later this month as part of his new role with EDGAR.

“I have loved every minute of my time at What’s On,” says Rob. “The creativity, hard work and energy of the What’s On crew has been outstanding and I have huge admiration for them. I am sad to leave but extremely excited to join EDGAR, a magazine of which I am a big fan. I can’t wait to start working with the talented folk at EDGAR, both in print and online at EDGARdaily.com.”

Ana Emraa welcomes new Editor-in-Chief

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Heba Abdalla has joined Ana Emraa, part of APP Publishing, as Editor-in-Chief. With over nine years of experience in media, across everything from editorial to advertising, Heba has most recently worked at Arabia.com as Senior Editor, where she handled the website’s Fashion and Beauty content. As Editor in Chief of Ana Emraa, Heba will oversee all editorial content for the online publication, such as events coverage, red carpet news and bespoke lifestyle updates.

Varsha Phulwani joins Pandora ME

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Luxury lifestyle and jewellery company Pandora ME, has welcomed Varsha Phulwani to the role of PR and Social Media Executive. A former Editorial Assistant at Cosmopolitan ME, part of ITP Publishing, Varsha most recently worked as a Social Media Executive at events company Lumin, where she worked with brands such as Tiffany and Co, Make Up Forever and Blue Marlin Ibiza.

In her new role with Pandora ME, Varsha will focus on coordinating and implementing the social media strategy for the company in order to achieve high brand standards across several digital platforms. She will also support the PR department in the implementation of the annual PR strategy by assisting with events coordination, editorial and photo shoot production, coverage analysis and reporting.

“I am so excited to be a part of the Pandora ME team,” says Varsha. “Even though the brand has been globally recognised for decades, it was introduced in the UAE only five years ago and has since grown from strength to strength. I look forward to contributing to Pandora’s glorious journey.”

Buz PR promotes Tahira Mehmood

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Tahira Mehmood has been promoted to the role of Senior PR Executive at Buz PR, part of Buz MMC. Tahira has worked for Buz PR for two years, most recently as PR Executive where she worked on a mix of corporate and lifestyle brands. As Senior PR Executive, she will be taking on more accounts as well as additional responsibilities, on top of supporting her existing clientele and the Buz PR team.

“At Buz I have worked with skilled account managers and supportive department heads which gave me the opportunity to hone my PR skills,” says Tahira. “I am excited to engage more with my hard working team and I look forward to the challenges that this new role will bring.”