Daniel Higgins joins ITP
ITP Publishing Group has welcomed Daniel Higgins to the role of Fashion Editor of Esquire Middle East. With experience in writing and styling, Daniel previously worked with The Telegraph, D’Marge and Recognise magazine in the UK and most recently Head of the Luxury and Style division for clients including; Caprice Holdings and Harry’s of London. More Info »
Q Communications signs new F&B account
Dubai-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed to handle all PR activities for Veri Peri. Launching in the UAE, Veri Peri is an authentic Portuguese restaurant chain. Q Communications will be responsible for managing all PR, marketing and social media operations to increase awareness of the brand across the UAE. “We’re thrilled to be More Info »
Aziza Communications secures zpizza
Luxury communications agency Aziza Communications has secured the PR account to represent California-based pizza franchise, zpizza. With its newly launched outlet in Al Barsha, Dubai, zpizza offers authentic and exclusive recipes to traditional pizza lovers. Aziza will be responsible for building the reputation as well as creating awareness of the brand’s presence in the UAE More Info »
Grazia Style Awards to be held in Qatar
Grazia magazine is set to host the Grazia Style Awards on November 21, 2016 at the Westin Doha Hotel and Spa in association with Salam stores and Mercedes-Benz in Qatar for the first time. The theme for the awards is ‘From Catwalk to Qatar’ and will be hosted by Alice Temperley to celebrate the industry’s More Info »
FLASH partners with INTERACT
FLASH Entertainment has announced its partnership with Sport Industry Forum Series from 2016 until 2017. Organised by INTERACT Events, Sport Industry Forum Series consists of a variety of business events targeted to sport business professionals. The one-year partnership will see FLASH Entertainment become an integral part of Sport Industry Forum Abu Dhabi’s working committee with More Info »
beIN reaches agreement with Warner Bros.
Qatar-based media network beIN Media Group, part of Al Jazeera, has signed an agreement with Warner Bros. The agreement which will go into effect in 2019, will see movies and TV series from the international television studio’s aired through beIN’s pay-TV platform across the Middle East and North Africa.
TCApr secures Oasis
Global and marketing agency TCApr has won the account to represent hospitality company, Oasis. Founded in 2009, Oasis allows guests to book homes with a range of hotel-like amenities including; in person check-in and checkout, fresh linens, toiletries and on-demand concierge services. TCApr will now be overseeing the PR operations as well as providing marketing More Info »
Image Nation announces documentary premiere
UAE-based media and entertainment company, Image Nation has announced the world premiere of its upcoming football documentary The Lights in Rome, to be screened at the DOC New York film festival in November 17, 2016. The documentary preserves an important moment in the Emirati history when they qualified for the 1990 World Cup in Italy More Info »
IPRA-GC PR Summit begins next week
International Public Relations Association Gulf Chapter (IPRA-GC) has announced its PR summit set to be held from October 25-27, 2016 at Intercontinental Festival City, Dubai. The summit will bring together the industry’s top journalists and communication executives to focus on this year’s theme, ‘Evolving Media Strategies for Public Relations’, featuring 12 sessions as well as More Info »
House of Comms wins Nando’s
Nando’s has appointed House of Comms to handle all of its PR and communications activities. With 16 restaurants across the UAE, Nando’s is embarking on a new programme that aims to see six new restaurants to open in new locations or as refurbished sites. House of Comms will now be responsible for delivering a programme More Info »