IAA UAE elects new Board of Directors

The UAE Chapter of the International Advertising Association (IAA) has appointed a new board of directors for 2016 until 2018. A mix of newly elected and returning members, the new board aims to support communication and advertising in the region for a positive impact on the UAE economy. “I am very pleased with the outcome More Info »

House of Comms makes new appointment

Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has welcomed Katie Bawler to the role of Senior Account Manager. With experience in FCMG, entertainment and consumer brands, Katie previously worked with Shine Communications as PR Account Director and most recently with Manifest London as Senior Account Manager. In her new role, she will be part of the More Info »

insydo wins Startup of the Year

Dubai-based startup insydo has been named Startup of the Year at the Arabian Business Startup Awards on November 15, 2016 at The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi. The event recognised insydo for its services that give users access to business reviews across different categories for recommendations as well as the release of its iOS and Android applications More Info »

Three obvious reasons your press release got ignored

Fida Chaaban, Chief Communications Officer, KBW Investments offers her thoughts on the reasons why press releases get ignored and gives easy to follow rules on how to avoid this… “Communications professionals, your client’s worthwhile news is being sidelined because your overall messaging – whether or not the client has imposed this on your conceptual development More Info »

Shimmering Sands launches

PR professional Francesca Hales has launched new lifestyle website Shimmering Sands for expat women living in the Middle East. With over nine years of experience in PR – in London and Dubai – Francesca has worked across luxury lifestyle brands. Her new digital platform aims to serve as a forum for expat women living in the region More Info »

Debonair welcomes new Editor

Men’s luxury lifestyle title Debonair, part of Pinpoint Media Group, has appointed Eduan Maggo to the role of Editor. Previously Country Guides Editor at Gulf News Publishing, in his new role, Eduan will oversee all editorial content across the print and online publication. “After years of honing my versatility, I’m quite excited to be returning More Info »

The National shifts ownership

A subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation, International Media Investments (IMI) has secured ownership of The National. Previously falling under Abu Dhabi Media (ADM), the daily newspaper title will continue to operate under ADM until arrangements for their transfer to the new premises has concluded.