Laura Coughlin to leave Explorer
Explorer Editor Laura Coughlin has announced she will leave the title this week, with her last working day being tomorrow. Laura will stay in the Emirates and will be announcing her new role within the publishing sector shortly. “After three and a half fantastic years of working at Explorer it’s time for a new challenge More Info »
Expose signs La Collection Privée
Expose Communications has signed high-end jewellery brand La Collection Privée as a new PR client. Led by Ibtissam Saab, La Collection Privée offers sophisticated jewellery with high quality gems and diamonds and has opened its first store at Citywalk Mall, Dubai. “La Collection Privée is a fantastic addition to our portfolio,” says Dana Abdelhadi, Founder and Director, Expose Communications. “Ibtissam is considered More Info »
Ankush Chibber joins Gulf Business
Ankush Chibber has joined Motivate Publishing as Editor of Gulf Business. Ankush was previously based in India, where he was Executive Editor for Entrepreneur Magazine, and in his new role he will be breaking Middle East business and finance news. “I feel privileged to have joined an amazing team of journalists at Gulf Business,” says Ankush. “It’s an exciting time More Info »
Z7 Communications signs Messika Paris
Z7 Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for Messika Paris in the Middle East. Established in 2005 by Valeria Messika, Messika Paris creates fine jewellery specialising in diamonds and precious stones, and is available in select stores in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Bahrain. “We are delighted to add Messika Paris to More Info »
Wissam Younane joins BNC Publishing
Wissam Younane has joined the BNC Publishing team as Managing Partner. Previous Sales Director for ITP Publishing, Wissam will now act as Director for Entrepreneur Middle East, Entrepreneur Qatar and Entrepreneur AlArabiya and and will be corporately and commercially responsible for other company interests. “Entrepreneurship in the Middle East has long been an interest of mine,” says Wissam. “My newest position as the More Info »
Amit Kakkar joins ENVOGUE Events Management
Amit Kakkar has joined ENVOGUE Events Management as Head of Events and PR in Dubai. For the previous four years, Amit has worked as Senior Manager at The Times of India in New Dehli, and in his new role, he will be involved in events-related consultancy, event planning and handling key PR accounts. “I have seen ENVOGUE More Info »
AP to launch research study at Arab Media Forum
The Associated Press has announced the launch of its Middle East research study, outlining the changing demands for video news in the region and the impact on the news consumption habits of consumers. The Associated Press research findings will be announced at the Arab Media Forum on May 20, 2014. The study, conducted by Deloitte, addresses More Info »
ITP announces Harper’s Interior Design Awards
ITP Consumer group, publishers of Harper’s Bazaar Interiors has announced the planning for the inaugural Harper’s Bazaar Interiors Design Awards 2014. The event will be held in October 2014, and forms part of Downtown Design Dubai’s official programme. The event will feature 12 award categories, ranging from statement lighting and textiles, to fashion-inspired furniture and hot new More Info »
Sassy Mama to launch in Dubai
Sassy Media Group, a digital marketing group targeted at women, has announced that it will be launching a Dubai version of the online parenting platform Sassy Mama, set to go live May 25, 2014. Following the launch of Sassy Mama Hong Kong in 2009 and Sassy Mama Singapore in 2013, the Dubai platform will provide More Info »
DPQ Communications signs G-Star Raw UAE
DPQ Communications has won the PR account to handle G-Star Raw UAE. The DPQ team will be working closely with the clothing brand, whose headquarters are located in the Netherlands, to bring new collections and stores into the UAE market. G-Star Raw currently has stores in various malls in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, as well More Info »