Iris secures Oxford Business Group
Iris Public Relations has been appointed to handle the PR activities for the Oxford Business Group in the UAE. The group is a global publisher and consultancy that produces annual investment and economic reports on more than 30 countries. Iris will be looking to increase awareness of the group’s reports and services across the UAE More Info »
Blue Apple secures new retail client
Blue Apple has been appointed as the advertising agency within the UAE for Al Ghurair Centre, following a multi-agency pitch. The mall, located in Deira, houses a number of international brands and Blue Apple will be tasked with increasing awareness of the centre as a shopping destination for both locals and visitors. “As our ambitions for the More Info »
Harper’s Bazaar welcomes new Fashion & Beauty Editor
Gemma Deeks has joined Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Publishing, as Fashion & Beauty Editor. Gemma was previously with Sorbet Magazine for two years as Assistant Editor, and in her new role, she will be overseeing all fashion and beauty pages for ITP’s monthly luxury lifestyle publication.
Surena Chande to leave Hospitality Business Middle East
Former Deputy Editor of Hospitality Business Middle East Surena Chande has made the move to freelance journalism and blogging. With over three years of experience, Surena has worked on publications including Ahlan!, Cosmopolitan Middle East, Good Taste, La Femme and BBC Good Food Middle East. She will now be working on digital media and print More Info »
Rawaj International secures new hotel account
Rawaj International has secured the PR account for Al Faisaliah Hotel, a luxury hotel located in Riyadh. Al Faisaliah is a five-star 330-bedroom property with meeting facilities, six international restaurants, a health club and spa by ESPA – it is a member of the Leading Hotels of the World and is owned and operated by More Info »
Al Jazeera to cut 500 jobs
Al Jazeera is set to cut around 500 jobs as part of a workforce optimisation initiative. The broadcaster has said that this would mostly affect those in positions at the company’s headquarters in Qatar and it is expected that the first job losses could occur in the next week. Al Jazeera broadcasting network was launched More Info »
Media branding for Generation Z
James Pass, Managing Director and Creative Principle at JPd, offers his thoughts on future marketing audiences and how to effectively target them… “It’s time to be brave enough to tell your story and be ready for an open conversation with your audience.” With 34% of the UAE market under 24 years old, it is time More Info »
AL Publishing launches
Arabic content group AL Arabic has now split into AL Publishing and ALP Content Services DMCC, which will specialise in content creation and Arabic translation. Based in Marina Plaza Tower, Dubai, AL Publishing will initially focus on flagship title AL Business, as well as six other specialised publications; AL Press, AL Medicine, AL Technology, AL Style, AL Travel and AL Culture. The seven More Info »
Performance Communications secures Harley-Davidson
Sports and automotive specialist Performance Communications has been appointed as the retained Middle East and North African (MENA) PR agency for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. With offices in Dubai and London, the agency will handle communications for the iconic motorcycle brand in the GCC, Jordan, Lebanon, Algeria, Morocco and Egypt. Performance Communications will be responsible for promoting More Info »
Annie Turnell joins Four Seasons
The Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island has welcomed Annie Turnell to the role of PR Manager, ahead of the property’s opening in May, 2016. Previously a Senior Account Manager at Toh PR, Annie has over two years of experience in PR with a specific focus on luxury lifestyle, hospitality and tourism More Info »