Stylist Arabia welcomes new Editor
Stylist Arabia, part of Arab Publishing Partners (APP), has appointed Alexandria Gouveia to the role of Editor. With over ten years of experience in print and digital media, in her new role she will oversee all editorial content, interviews and features for the monthly publication.
Omnicom Media Group expands agency network
New York based marketing agency, Hearts & Science has launched in the Middle East under the umbrella of Omnicom Media Group MENA. Hearts & Science combines personalised marketing with real-time data-led insights to offer a range of services to their clients. Fadi Maktabi, previously Head of Strategy at OMD UAE, will lead the new office at More Info »
Volkswagen Middle East makes new appointment
Volkswagen Middle East has appointed Bruno Gisquet to the role of Marketing Director. With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Bruno previously worked with Infiniti Motor Company as the Director of Global Experiential Marketing and most recently as the Director Brand Academy. In his new role, he will lead and manage the development More Info »
Q Communications wins new F&B account
UK-based restaurant group, giraffe appoints Q Communications to handle all PR activities for the brand across the region. With four locations in the UAE including Dubai airport and Yas Mall, giraffe offers a global cuisine in a family-friendly atmosphere. “We’re so happy to be working with such a respected family restaurant brand to further their More Info »
School of design to open in Dubai
The UAE announces the launch of Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (DIDI), the first design university in the region, set to open in September, 2018 at the Dubai Design District (d3). The university’s curriculum will be developed with the support of Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Parson’s School of Design for a Bachelors More Info »
Q Comms secures trade and business event
Q Communications has been appointed by Middle East International Exhibition (MIE) to handle all PR activities for the fourth annual China Trade Week Middle East. The event will be held at ADNEC, Abu Dhabi from December 5-7, 2016 and will host manufacturers from China. Q Communications will be responsible for all PR and marketing aspects More Info »
In2 to handle hospitality conference
Dubai-based communications consultancy In2 Consulting has partnered with the Arabian Hotel Investment Conference (AHIC), a hospitality industry conference in the Middle East. The conference will be held from April 25-27, 2017 at Madinat Jumeirah, Dubai. In2 Consulting will be handling all PR and communications activities to raise awareness of the conference across the Middle East. More Info »
Shelly Mistry joins The Media Network
The Media Network has appointed Shelly Mistry to the role of Editorial Assistant. Having previously assisted on a number of lifestyle publications including Citizen K Arabia and Citizen K Homme Arabia, part of Gulf News Publishing and a number of APP Media Group titles including The Rake Middle East, Revolution Middle East, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East, More Info »
Mohammed Rayes joins Arab News
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper Arab News has appointed Mohammed Rayes to the role of Resident Cartoonist. Rayes previously worked with Asharq Al-Awsat, London and more recently Okaz, Saudi Arabia. In his new role, he will be responsible for the all cartoon publication for Arab News on all its print and online media platforms. “We are More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Matthew Moore
Matthew Moore, Group Marketing Manager at GN Media, tells TMN about the media industry and how it tends to make an impact in the Middle East… Name: Matthew Moore Age: 37 From: UK Current Job Title: Group Marketing Manager, Gulf News When did you first arrive in Dubai? At the end of January 2016, straight More Info »