Five Minute Focus – Anwar Roma (Lights of Rome)
Team TMN chat with Matt Slater, Co-founder of Seven Media and Executive Producer of The Lights of Rome, to talk about the premier of Ali Khaled’s new documentary: Anwar Roma (Lights of Rome)… What was it that stood out about this story that compelled you to make this documentary? The 1990 World Cup resonated with More Info »
Q Communications to handle Emirates EVRT
Dubai-based communications agency, Q Communications has secured the account to handle all PR activities for the 2017 Emirates Electric Vehicle Road Trip (EVRT) in the UAE. Setting out from January 29 – February 1, 2017, Emirates EVRT is a convoy of electric cars that will cover more than 700 kilometres across the seven Emirates with More Info »
Katch International to handle nightlife account
Communications agency Katch International has been appointed to handle all PR activities for Espana. Located at the Jumeirah Creekside Hotel, Espana is a lounge bar that draws inspiration from the nightlife of Barcelona and Ibiza with an aim to offer a unique experience for the people of Dubai. Katch will now be responsible for all More Info »
CNN launches new forum
CNN hosts its first Middle East Business Forum this week at the Four Seasons, Abu Dhabi. The theme for the forum was Beyond Oil in the Changing World with over 350 members in attendance and started out with keynote speeches by former President of the European Commission, Jose Manuel Barroso and Mubadala’s Group Chief Executive More Info »
Arab Woman Awards UAE 2016 pays special tribute
The Arab Woman Awards UAE 2016 is set to take place on Saturday, December 10, 2016 in Sharjah in honour of the late Vice-chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment, Ameera BinKaram. The private event will include an exclusive video of Ameera as a special tribute from the establishment itself. The awards will also focus on More Info »
Dubai Eye makes new appointment
Dubai-based radio station, Dubai Eye, part of Arabian Radio Network (ARN) has appointed Robbie Greenfield to the role of Presenter and Senior Producer of radio sports show, Sports Tonight. With over 13 years of publishing experience, Robbie most recently worked as Editor of Golf Digest Middle East, part of Motivate Publishing. In his new role he More Info »
MEPRA announces 2016 award winners
Winners of the Middle East Public Relations Association (MEPRA) Awards 2016 were announced last night at the eighth annual awards event held at the JW Marriott Marquis. The ceremony recognised the most outstanding communicators for their best practices, which includes strategic approach, creative tactics and evaluation excellence. With over 240 entries, 17 notable winners were More Info »
Hussein M. Dajani wins marketing leadership award
With over 15 years of marketing experience, Hussein M. Dajani, Chief Operating Officer, hug digital, has secured a position in the 50 Most Influential Digital Marketing Leaders at the awards ceremony that took place on November 24, 2016 in Mumbai. Hosted by the World Marketing Congress, the three-day award ceremony that commenced on November 23, More Info »
New award at Dubai Lynx
The Dubai Lynx International Festival of Creativity has announced the launch of a new award category, The Innovation Award. The new award celebrates technological creativity and aims to support and promote the development of innovation across the industry. Ben Jones, former Chief Technology Officer, AKQA, has been elected as the Jury President for the new More Info »
Entries for Festival of Media now open
Festival of Media MENA is now accepting entries for its 2017 awards ceremony. The third edition of the festival launches a series of new award categories including Best Use of Traditional Media, Best Use of an Influencer, Best Use of Real-time Marketing, Best Branded Content Creation, Best use of Gamification, Best Insight Award, Best Local More Info »