Global instagrammers to film #MyDubai Trip series
12 globally recognised instagrammers are to visit Dubai over the next four weeks to experience the Emirate through the eyes of its residents, each following a tailor-made itinerary created by 12 influential Dubai-based Instagram users. Their experience will collectively form the #MyDubai Trip series, which is being produced in partnership between Dubai Department of Tourism More Info »
DPQ Communications to represent eZayed Real Estate
DPQ Communications has won the account to represent eZayed Real Estate – the first online specialist real estate auction platform in the Middle East. Newly launched to make property more accessible, eZayed will hold an estimated four auctions per year with up to 28 of Dubai’s most in-demand properties for sale, with options for buyers More Info »
SME Advisor to host Roadmap for Growth Conference
SME Advisor, a leading publication for business owners published by CPI Media Group, has announced the final line up for its one-day conference entitled ‘Roadmap for Growth’. Hosted in association with strategic partners National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) and Etisalat, the event is expected to draw a crowd of over 400 owners and managers of More Info »
Four Communications to acquire Consolidated PR
Four Communications, part of the Four Communications Group, has made an offer to acquire 100 percent of Consolidated PR Limited, the UK public relations brand. The offer has been recommended by the board of Consolidated PR and more than 90 percent of shareholders have already agreed. The deal is expected to be completed successfully sometime More Info »
Al Jazeera launches AJ+
Al Jazeera has launched AJ+, a connected global news community. With socially shareable content, AJ+ will highlight human struggles and achievements, as well as providing context on the world’s most prevalent news stories. “AJ+ gives Al Jazeera the flexibility to innovate, grow and adjust in an era of rapid change in the news industry,” says More Info »
DPQ Communications wins Tweezerman account
DPQ Communications has won the account to handle international beauty brand Tweezerman across the Middle East. Available in the region since 2010, the brand features cutting-edge male and female tools which are available across outlets including Harvey Nichols, Boots, Areej and Bloomingdales. “We are excited to be working with a beauty brand like Tweezerman,” says More Info »
SweetBeam partners with Grand Hyatt Dubai
SweetBeam, the marketing specialist focused exclusively on in-house guests in luxury hotels and resorts, has partnered with Grand Hyatt Dubai to deliver a full range of personalised guest communications services to boost in-house guest spending. SweetBeam will provide Grand Hyatt Dubai with turnkey services which include marketing consulting, guest intelligence and data analysis and digital More Info »
Sandra Farrero joins Madinat Jumeirah
Jumeirah Group, the Dubai-based luxury hotel company, has appointed Sandra Farrero as the new Director of Marketing and Communications at Madinat Jumeirah. Having joined Jumeirah in June 2011, Sandra most recently co-led the pre-opening and launch phase of Jumeirah Port Soller Hotel and Spa in Mallorca, and brings to her new role a diverse portfolio More Info »
Four Communications to manage PR for Taste of AD
UAE-based events and publishing company, Turret Media, has selected Four Communication to manage all public relations for its inaugural Taste of Abu Dhabi event. Taste of Abu Dhabi is the most recent edition of the al fresco food, drink and music festival and will showcase 15 signature restaurants, a host of international celebrity chefs and More Info »
New online magazine launches
Online ‘blogzine’, Style Vault Dubai, has launched its first issue. Co-Founded by PR professionals Zainab Imichi Alhassan and Natasha D’Souza, Style Vault Dubai offers a new perspective into the Dubai lifestyle, covering fashion, beauty, food, nightlife and creative people. With an online platform updated daily – stylevaultdubai.com – Style Vault Dubai is now available monthly with More Info »