Katch International secures designer label
UAE-based couture and ready-to-wear label, Amato has appointed Katch International to represent the brand across the region. Founded by designer, Furne One and textile expert, Rashid Ali, Amato is set to open its new stand-alone store, Amato Luxe in Dubai Design District. The agency will be responsible for the brand’s PR operations across the UAE. More Info »
French jewellery brand appoints Q Communications
Q Communications has secured the PR account for French costume jewellery brand, Les Néréides Paris. Founded in the 1980s, Les Néréides opened its first store in the Middle East last year at City Walk, Dubai. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR and media related activities for the brand in the UAE. “Les Néréides More Info »
Brazen to represent travel agency
Brazen has secured the PR account for Middle East online travel agency, Rehlat. The agency will be responsible for all PR and communications activity for the brand across the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. “We are really excited to be working with Rehlat,” says Louise Jacobson, Managing Partner, Brazen. “We love that the company is More Info »
New Communications Director at TKD Lingerie
GCC retail brand, TKD Lingerie has appointed Andrea Gissdal to the role of Communications Director. Previously Associate Director at Four Communications, Andrea will now manage all marketing and communications activity for the brand across the region. “As TKD Lingerie has evolved as a brand, so has our need for strategic, on-brand communications,” says Kate Kikano, Owner, More Info »
Michael Jabri-Pickett joins ITP
ITP Media Group has welcomed Michael Jabri-Pickett to the role of Editorial Director. Previously Head of Digital at The National, Michael will now oversee the development of all titles under ITP Executive, which includes the print and digital editions of Arabian Business in both, English and Arabic plus CEO Middle East and Startup.
Grey Middle East welcomes new CCO
Global communications agency, Grey Group has promoted Ali Shabaz to the role of Chief Creative Officer (CCO) for its Middle East offices. Previously CCO for Grey Group in Southeast Asia, Ali has over 20 years of experience as a Creative Director. In his new role, he will be based in Dubai and will report to More Info »
Q Comms secures new healthcare account
The Psychiatry and Therapy Centre has appointed Q Communications to handle its PR operations across the region. Located in Dubai Healthcare City, the clinic offers a range of treatments, medications and therapies, specialising in mental health. Q Communications will be responsible for creating awareness of the clinic and gain exposure by profiling its medical experts. More Info »
Blow dry bar appoints TishTash
TishTash Marketing and Public Relations has secured the account to handle PR operations for Be Bar across the region. Located on Jumeirah Beach Road, Be Bar was founded by Andrea Lindeyer and Lindsey Fournie to offer its clients blow dry experiences that are tailored to suit each one’s preference. “Be Bar is a very welcome More Info »
TOH welcomes new F&B and Hospitality Director
Dubai-based PR agency, TOH PR has appointed Diana Ionescu to the role of F&B and Hospitality Director. Previously Marketing and Communications Manager for The Address Downtown Dubai and most recently for Burj Khalifa, Diana has over 10 years of experience in the hospitality sector. In her new role, she will oversee all PR operations across More Info »
New CEO at El-Aidy
Ali Samir El-Aidy, son of late Samir El-Aidy, owner and operator of El-Aidy for Press, Publishing & Media Production has taken on the role of Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, he will oversee the operations of the Egypt-based publishing house as well as two titles under it, Souk Al Sarayat and Sport & More Info »