Sharjah’s first English language radio station makes new appointment 

Abdul Karim Hanif has been appointed to the role of News Presenter at Pulse 95 Radio. With a wealth of experience in the media industry, Abdul previously worked with City 7 TV where he held the role of News and Sports Presenter and most recently worked with Euronews in Abu Dhabi where he was a freelance correspondent. In his new role, Abdul More Info »

APO Group launches enhanced news monitoring service 

Media relations consultancy for the MENA region, APO Group has launched a new version of their media monitoring service for press releases. The new service aims to provide all wire customers with a complimentary bespoke monitoring report which collates media clippings from websites, print publications and social media while delivering insights on media sentiment and More Info »

Xpress to cease print publishing

Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper, Xpress has ceased print publications. Published by Gulf News, the final edition was published on August 30, 2018 and will continue to exist online.  “Xpress lived on for more than 11 years, bringing readers quality community stories and investigative reports of high international standards,” says Abdul Hamid Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief, Gulf News. “And More Info »

MD of Those Social Guys nominated for Gulf Capital SME Award

Managing Director of Those Social Guys, Samuel Turner has been nominated for New Entrepreneur of the Year at the Gulf Capital SME Awards 2018. Instituted by MEED and supported by Dubai SME and the Khalifa Fund for Enterprise Development, the awards recognise innovative and successful business leaders in the UAE. The awards will be held on September 26, More Info »