The Event Company rebrands
Dubai-based events management agency The Event Company has rebranded as TEC. The rebrand means a new logo and brand identity for TEC, a company started by British entrepreneur Natalie Crampton, in Dubai, in 2008. The agency currently has offices in Dubai, Doha and Kuwait, with plans to open in Saudi Arabia and Singapore later this More Info »
Aswathy Sathish joins Motivate
Aswathy Sathish has joined Motivate Publishing as Assistant Editor, Books Division. Having previously worked for Motivate’s Books Division as Editorial and Marketing Assistant between 2011 and 2013, Aswathy has just graduated from New York University with a Masters of Science in Publishing degree. In her new role, Aswathy will work with the Books Division’s Senior More Info »
Expo Centre Sharjah becomes SISO member
Expo Centre Sharjah has become a member of the US-based Society of Independant Show Organisers (SISO). Also a member of Paris-based Global Association of the Exhibition Industry (UFI), and Dallas-based International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), the Expo Centre Sharjah is looking to expand its global footprint. SISO aims to meet the needs of More Info »
Q Communications wins Amwaj Jewellery
Amwaj Jewellery, part of Ali & Sons Company, has appointed Q Communications to support its five year extension programme. Established in Abu Dhabi in 1999, Amwaj is a producer of bespoke jewellery and watches. Q Communications will be covering all activities undertaken by the brand, such as new store openings, exhibitions and bespoke events. The More Info »
Sophie McCarrick promoted at BBC Good Food
Sophie McCarrick has been promoted from Acting Editor to Editor of BBC Good Food Middle East, part of CPI Media Group. Having previously worked for The Pro Chef and Hospitality Business – both also CPI publications – she will bring a total of six years of experience in journalism to her new role. As Editor, Sophie will now be responsible for More Info »
Z7 Communications to represent Mischka Aoki
Z7 Communications has been appointed to represent Mischka Aoki in the Middle East. The luxury children’s line was established in 2009, and Z7 will be working to raise regional awareness of the brand by handling all of its PR activities across all media channels throughout the region. “We are delighted to be representing Mischka Aoki More Info »
AllDetails wins Mandarin Oriental
PR and Communications agency AllDetails Middle East has won the PR account for global luxury hotel brand, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The group operates 45 hotels worldwide, and AllDetails will be promoting all of these properties throughout the Middle East. “We are very excited about the opportunity to represent the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group,” says More Info »
PRCO secures 432 Park Avenue
PRCO Middle East has been appointed to handle the PR for 432 Park Avenue. Co-developed by CIM Group and Macklowe Properties, 432 Park Avenue will be the tallest residential building in New York City and the Western Hemisphere, ascending 1,396 feet. PRCO Middle East will work alongside its London office to co-ordinate a PR strategy More Info »
Q Communications wins Bespoke Ride
Q Communications has won the account to handle all PR activities for Bespoke Ride, an indoor cycling studio with pro-athlete coaches. Bespoke Ride offers the experience of outdoor training in a safe all weather environment based in Al Quoz, Dubai, giving cyclists the ability to train all year-round. “Bespoke Ride adds to our fitness portfolio More Info »
TishTash signs Annah Jacob
Dubai-based marketing and communications agency TishTash will be handling day-to-day management for children’s radio presenter Annah Jacob. Annah is known is the UAE as a host for regional radio station Pearl FM, she also works as a TV presenter, producer and MC. The agency will be working to develop Annah’s personal branding, event bookings, brand More Info »