House of Comms to handle NCC Group account
Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has secured the PR account for the National Computing Centre (NCC) Group, a cyber security and risk mitigation company. Established in 1999, NCC Group aims to help businesses protect their brand, value and reputation against the constantly evolving threat landscape. House of Comms will now be responsible for all More Info »
Virgin welcomes new PR and Events Specialist
The Middle East branch of international entertainment retail chain, Virgin Megastore has appointed Rohma Nomani to the role of PR and Events Specialist. Previously working on Luxury Fashion PR at Al Tayer Group, in her new role, Rohma will be responsible for the management and implementation of Virgin Megastore’s communication and events strategy across the MENA More Info »
New promotion at tabloid!
tabloid! the leisure section of Gulf News has promoted David Tusing to the role of Editor. Having joined Gulf News in 2010, David previously worked as Deputy Editor of tabloid! where he assisted the Editor and handled the fashion coverage as well as oversaw all social media strategies. In his new role, he will oversee More Info »
Arab News makes new appointment
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has appointed Khaled Almaeena to the role of Editor Emeritus. Former Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper, Almaeena will now play an advisory role in newsroom management, staff coaching and documenting the history of the newspaper. “Arab News is undergoing a major transformation with the intention of taking it forward, international and more digital,” says More Info »
Dipp Bhargava launches new podcast
Dipp Bhargava, previously Senior Presenter at Josh FM, is set to launch new biweekly podcast Be Your Own Boss later this month. With over eight years of experience in journalism, Dipp will feature interviews with entrepreneurs and startups across the UAE showcasing success stories and challenges faced as well as advice on how to set up a company. “I am taking some time More Info »
House of Comms welcomes new Account Executive
Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has welcomed Nikita Marie to the role of Account Executive. With a degree in marketing and communications from Bournemouth University, Nikita has experience in hospitality, real estate and digital communications. In her new role, she will join the digital team to work on social media and assist with digital More Info »
hug makes new appointment
hug digital has appointed Tim Durgan to the role of Head of Digital Media in Dubai. Previously the Cluster Digital Lead and UM Labs Ambassador (MENAP) at UM MENA and having worked on international brands in the past – such as Johnson & Johnson, Coca Cola, IKEA, Panasonic and Virgin Media, Tim brings his knowledge and experience in innovative digital More Info »
20/20 Productions wins international oil and gas conference
Following their partnership with ICIS for the MEBO event in October 2016, 20/20 Productions has been appointed to produce a further three ICIS Base Oils & Lubricants Conference events around the world. The conferences will take place in Tanzania, New Jersey and London, this month as well as in February 2017. “ICIS commissioned us to More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Loubo Siois
Team TMN sits down with Loubo Siois, TV Host and Executive Producer of The Dubai Talk Show, who talks about his new TV show and his view of the media industry in the region… Name: Loubo Siois Age: 26 From: Greece Current Job Title: TV Host and Executive Producer of The Dubai Talk Show on More Info »
House of Comms secures DTCM festival
Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has secured the PR account for the Dubai Food Festival 2017 by the Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM). The event, which will start from February 23, 2017 and run until March 11, 2017 aims to celebrate and support the vision to position Dubai as a global food More Info »