CommFirm secures new F&B account
UAE-based communication consultancy CommFirm has been appointed to handle all integrated communications for nkdpizza as they re-enter the UAE market. The firm will handle all digital, media, PR and special events for nkdpizza, including the launch of three upcoming outlets in Motor City, Business Bay and Dubai Marina. “We are happy to be back in More Info »
Al Arabiya English launches blog section
Al Arabiya English has added a blogs section to its website, to focus on additional areas of interest outside of politics. The section will feature a host of international writers covering fashion, beauty, career coaching, nutrition and fitness, there will also be features from sports, politics, business and art bloggers who will add to the topics More Info »
Motivate welcomes new Editor
Lauren Steadman has joined Motivate Publishing as an Editor for its Connect division. Previously an Editor at ITP Publishing, Lauren has over 15 years of experience in journalism, five of which have been spent in the Gulf region. In her new role, she will edit Flashes magazine, writing and commissioning features concerning education, development, health More Info »
New Deputy Editor joins Time Out Dubai
Amy Mathieson has joined ITP Publishing as Deputy Editor, Guides for Time Out Dubai. Previously a News Editor at Horse and Hound Magazine, part of Time Inc UK, Amy brings over nine years of experience in journalism to her new role. As Deputy Editor, Guides, she will be responsible for all of the supplements produced alongside More Info »
Create Media Group appointed by 55FIFTY7
Create Media Group has been appointed the social media management agency for 55FIFTY7 in Dubai. Founded in 2015, 55FIFTY7 is a diamond studio located in Dubai Design District that aims to inspire guests to create their own designs and translate them into signature jewellery using state-of-the-art technology. A dedicated team within Create Media Group will More Info »
Carat MENA promotes Herve Wittenauer
Carat MENA has promoted Herve Wittenauer to the role of General Manager – International Clients. Previously Client Servicing Director, Herve brings over 15 years of experience to his new role where he will now be reporting to Ramzi Haddad, Managing Director, Carat UAE and Lower Gulf. As General Manager – International Clients, he will be responsible for all of More Info »
arabianEye partners with PA Images
Dubai-based creative resource, arabianEye, has secured a new, exclusive partnership with PA Images in order to represent its image library in the MENA region. The deal will give arabianEye’s clients access to over 11 million images on-line, supported by an archive that dates back to the 1860’s. arabianEye will also be giving PA Images access More Info »
GN Publishing launches Baby&Child
GN Publishing has today launched Baby&Child magazine, a new title dedicated to all parenting topics ranging from pregnancy to pre-school in the UAE. From the team behind Aquarius, Baby&Child is available quarterly from leading retailers for AED 20, with exclusive distribution through Marhababy, Baby Souk, DB Babies and Mumzworld. The brand also has an active Mummy Morning events calendar, More Info »
Omnia secures branding and PR project for JLA
Branding, digital and PR agency Omnia has secured the account for JLA, a UAE and Morocco-based architectural firm. JLA designs and builds spaces in tune with their environment, weaving tradition with modernity in order to produce progressive architecture while providing a full-service solution from initiation to completion, including master planning, urban design and engineering, landscape More Info »
Bell Pottinger to make senior appointments
Bell Pottinger will make a series of senior level appointments across the group’s international businesses. Sam Turvey, currently Managing Director in Dubai, will relocate to Hong Kong in early May, where he will take up the position of Managing Director in order to give a fresh perspective to the group’s Hong Kong team. Nicola Hooper, More Info »