House of Comms welcomes Rana Malek
Rana Malek has joined UAE-based integrated communications agency House of Comms as Senior Arabic Consultant. Having worked across the GCC for over 10 years with PR and digital agencies, Rana most recently worked at Viola Communications as PR Account Manager. In her new role, she will be responsible for overseeing the Arabic capabilities of House More Info »
Q Communications begins expansion programme
Dubai-based communications consultancy Q Communications has begun a new operation in Abu Dhabi – the first step in its expansion programme across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). With a portfolio of current clients including Jumeirah Restaurant Group, Al Gurg Group, and the Accor Group, Q Communications will be building on its reputation upon the launch More Info »
Meltwater to host live webinar with IKEA
Global media monitoring and analysis platform Meltwater is set to host a free webinar with Usama Qasem, Regional Digital Marketing Manager, IKEA UAE, Egypt, Qatar and Oman, on the subject: The Three M’s of Social Media Success – Manage, Measure & Maintain. The webinar will be hosted tomorrow – Wednesday, September 2, 2015 – at More Info »
WatchTime Middle East launches app edition
Watch and horology magazine WatchTime Middle East has launched the first fully interactive digital app edition of the title, available exclusively for iPad in the Apple App Store. The app edition, which launches with the latest issue of GN Publishing’s quarterly magazine, is available to download across the GCC. It will include the same content as the More Info »
MediaVest retains Emirates NBD account
Following a multi-agency competitive review, Emirates NBD has renewed its partnership with MediaVest with an expanded scope to create a consolidated hub for offline and online media buying and planning, performance marketing, social media management, and branded content creation and distribution. “We’re proud to have not only retained our current remit for Emirates NBD, but More Info »
Bahrain to host Arab Aviation and Media Summit
The 2015 Arab Aviation and Media Summit (AAMS) will be held in Bahrain. The event will take place on December 7, 2015 and December 8, 2015 in the Kingdom of Bahrain’s capital, Manama. AAMS is an industry initiative committed to improving the state of Arab aviation and tourism, embraced by many organisations such as Airbus Middle More Info »
Active PR promotes Mara Carpencu
After two years of working as Communications Consultant for Active PR, Mara Carpencu has been promoted to the role of Senior Communications Consultant. In her new role, Mara will continue to support her team and clients, but will additionally drive the company’s B2B and B2C communications campaigns. “Active PR has been an exciting and rewarding More Info »
Lotus Communications wins Heaven Skincare account
Lotus Communications has won the PR account for Heaven skincare. Heaven, a luxury organic skincare brand will be launching its new range, Stratosphere, in Dubai this September. The Dubai-based communications agency will be handling all PR and marketing for the brand within the UAE. “We are very pleased to be working with Lotus Communications,” says More Info »
DPQ Communications rebrands
Dubai-based integrated PR and digital communications consultancy, DPQ Communications has rebranded as Q Communications. The consultancy has expanded since launching in Dubai in 2010 and now employs a 20-strong team, with the new brand identity building on this growth. Q Communications will continue to offer fully integrated public relations, social media, digital and event services More Info »
Market Buzz wins Absolute Adventure account
Absolute Adventure has appointed Market Buzz to handle all of its PR activities in the UAE. Absolute Adventure is an outdoor education specialist, adventure tour organiser, expedition management company, outdoor consultancy and training course provider, catering to individuals as well as large and small groups. The company operates Bear Grylls Survival Academy and the Bear More Info »