Motivate welcomes new Picture Editor

Motivate Publishing has welcomed Diana Bell-Heather to the role of Picture Editor for the Luxury and Lifestyle group. A journalism graduate from Kingston University, Diana also has a Master’s degree in TV Journalism from Goldsmiths, University of London. She has five years of experience working for media houses in the UK in image research and More Info »

Charlotte Gray joins Z7 Communications

Charlotte Gray has joined Z7 Communications as Senior PR Executive. Before joining the agency, Charlotte worked within the international PR team at the British Fashion Council for four years, duringwhich she worked on global, high profile events such as London Fashion Week,London Collections Men and the British Fashion Awards. In her new role she will More Info »

In The Hot Seat – Dominic Beesley

We catch up with Dominic Beesley, from Motivate Publishing, who gives Team TMN his opinions on the UAE media industry, as well as how he thinks publications should be changing… Name: Dominic Beesley Age: 25 From: West Kirby, England Current Job Title: Junior Features Writer for Hype magazine When did you first arrive in Dubai? More Info »

Sara Hamdan launches holidaysinheels.com

Journalist Sara Hamdan has launched holidaysinheels.com, a luxury hotel review site with a section dedicated to packing. Sara has been writing for the New York Times from Dubai since 2010, she has previously worked for publications such as VIVA, Stylist Arabia and Dubai Magazine, she is also currently working on a part-time project with Google. More Info »

Z7 welcomes Sagar Munot

Z7 Communications has appointed Sagar Munot to the role of Social Media Manager. With over three years of digital strategy, planning and content development experience, Sagar has worked in building digital presences for brands such as the Walt Disney Studios, Marvel Studios, GQ Bar Dubai, Vogue Cafe Dubai, Fitness First Middle East, Masafi and Jet More Info »

7DAYS launches content marketing studio

UAE Publisher 7DAYS has launched an in-house content marketing studio, DEEP, which offers advertisers a new approach to their marketing requirements. DEEP will provide brands with creative opportunities to share their stories with the 7DAYS audience and beyond. “DEEP delivers the opportunity for brands to immerse themselves within 7DAYS content at many levels and across all channels,” says Charlotte Turner, Head More Info »

House of Comms appoints Senior Account Director

Integrated communications agency House of Comms has appointed Tryphena Greenwood to the role of Senior Account Director. With over nine years of experience in the MENA region as well as Europe, Tryphena most recently worked at ASDA’A Burson-Marsteller where she worked across accounts such as Dubai Parks and Resorts, Starwood Hotels and Resorts ME and More Info »

Swiss Media Group closes

Swiss Media Group is to cease its operations, after 12 years of publishing in the UAE. Founded in 2004, Swiss Media Group was formed by an experienced publishing and editorial team from Switzerland and the UK. The group’s portfolio of magazines included Equestrio, Prestige and the recently re-vamped SWR. The publishing group has cited the evolution of the publishing More Info »

Peter Brun joins VFS Global

Outsourcing and technology services specialist VFS Global has appointed Peter Brun to the role of Chief Communications Officer. With over 28 years of experience in communications, Peter joins VFS Global from Kuoni Group where he was Chief Communications Officer. In his new role, he will be responsible for corporate communications, marketing and branding as well More Info »