Discovery Network extends agreement with du
Discovery Networks has selected du as its preferred partner for official playout and distribution services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This extends the existing partnership between the network and the UAE-based mobile communications and technology provider and means that du will now offer its expertise to manage the transmission of Discovery More Info »
Under the influence
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Create Media wins Jalboot Marine
Create Media Group has won the exclusive digital communications account for Jalboot Marine in the UAE. The first scheduled, multi-destination passenger ferry service located in Abu Dhabi, Jalboot links major attractions and landmarks in the city, as well as surrounding islands, with scheduled daily services. A dedicated team within Create Media Group will be responsible More Info »
Q Communications secures Conrad Dubai
Located on Sheikh Zayed Road, Conrad Dubai is a 555-room property offering hotel rooms and suites in a resort setting and Q Communications will be responsible for increasing awareness of the property across the region. “Hospitality is one of the fastest growing industries across the globe with a huge emphasis on the Middle East,” says More Info »
Shayan Shakeel joins ITP
ITP Publishing has welcomed Shayan Shakeel to the role of Editor of Aviation Business magazine. Previously Editor at Telecom Reviewand most recently Senior Journalist at Bloomberg Businessweek, Shayan has over seven years of experience in journalism and communications and has worked on leading editorial content for special reports, as well as online and print publications. In his new role, More Info »
House of Comms welcomes Keeley Duffy
Integrated communications agency House of Comms has appointed Keeley Duffy to the role of Senior Account Director. With over 20 years of experience in PR working across brands such as Warburtons, Costa, Asda and ITV, Keeley has worked for agencies in the UK as well as in the GCC. In her new role, Keeley will More Info »
good welcomes new Editor
good magazine, part of Motivate Publishing, has welcomed Jennifer Gibson to the role of Editor. With 13 years of experience in print and broadcast journalism, in the UK as well as in Dubai, Jennifer has previously worked at VIVA and HELLO! Middle East. Most recently she worked as a freelance writer, contributing to titles such More Info »
House of Comms promotes Georgia Adderley
House of Comms has promoted Georgia Adderley from Junior Account Executive to the role of Account Executive. Having joined House of Comms in January 2016, where she has worked on a number of new client wins for the agency, Georgia is a recent graduate from Nottingham Trent University and holds a Bachelor of Arts in More Info »
Ooredoo partners with MBC Group
Ooredoo has signed a seven year partnership with the MBC Group, granting the communications company the exclusive rights in Qatar to selected High Definition channels. Signed by Waleed Mohamed Ebrahim Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar and Sam Barnett, CEO, MBC Group, the agreement will allow Ooredoo TV customers in Qatar to enjoy coverage More Info »
Organizational Consultants appointed by Netflix
Organizational Consultants (OC) has been appointed the official PR partner for Netflix in the Middle East. A leading internet television network with over 83 million members in over 190 countries, Organizational Consultants will now be handling Netflix’s communications strategy and outreach in the ME region. “This is an incredibly exciting time for OC as we begin to More Info »