Fikra PR retains St. Moritz account
Fikra PR has announced it will continue to handle the PR and communications for Engadin St. Moritz Tourism Organisation in the UAE and GCC for the second consecutive year. Fikra PR has also extended its service to ensure the St. Moritz website and social media pages are now available in Arabic. “When it comes to luxury, More Info »
Nick Tapley joins MediaCom MENA
Nick Tapley has joined the MediaCom MENA team as Director of Innovation. With over 13 years of media experience, Nick previously worked as Head of Branded Entertainment – Fuse, at OMD Dubai, and his work has been recognised with a number of awards including Dubai Lynx, MENA Cristals, GEMA Effies, Festival of Media and a More Info »
house of comms signs BOUNCE
House of comms has won the PR account to handle the launch of BOUNCEInc Free Jumping Revolution in the UAE. Founded in Australia, BOUNCE offers a free-jumping urban playground, and house of comms will be working with both the local team and founders of BOUNCE Australia to bring this unique concept to Dubai. “What we More Info »
NCPR wins HairSpa account
NCPR has been appointed to handle all PR activity for HairSpa. Established for over 12 years, the HairSpa clinic is a Dubai-based hair restoration centre specialising in effective, non-surgical hair loss treatments. “We were delighted when HairSpa approached us to handle their PR,” says Naydene Commins, Managing Director, NCPR. “With their respected reputation, I am More Info »
Danae Mercer joins Motivate
Danae Mercer has joined the Motivate team as Features Editor. Most recently, Danae worked as a freelance journalist in London, contributing to a range of features across titles that included USA Today, The Guardian, The Independent, The Telegraph, Marie Claire and THE. Simultaneously, Danae was Account Manager for financial and corporate PR firm Kwittken & Company, where she managed highly technical international accounts. More Info »
Strategies International signs Charriol
Charriol has appointed Strategies International to handle its public relations in the GCC. Established in 1983 by French entrepreneur Phillip Charriol, the timepiece, jewellery and accessories brand is currently available in over 40 countries worldwide, with plans to expand further in the Middle East. “We are pleased to have entered into a new partnership with More Info »
Expose Communications signs Corto Moltedo
Expose Communications have signed the PR account for Italian accessories brand Corto Moltedo and the e-commerce webiste Corto.com in the UAE. Founded by designer Corto Moltedo in 2004, the brand redefines luxury in the accessories market with its signature pop-luxe chic, bold hardware and detailing. “We’re excited to introduce the UAE to Corto Moltedo and More Info »
Rima Taha joins Strategies International
Rima Taha has joined the Strategies International team as Public Relations Manager. Previously Public Relations Manager at Rawaj International, Rima has handled international brands such as Galeries Lafayette, Gilan Jewellery House, and Estée Lauder, as well as regional brands including Yas Island, Ajmal Purfumes and Si Fashion Gallery. In her new role, Rima will be handling Institut More Info »
Ad Fusion Media to launch travel magazine
Ad Fusion Media is to launch En’Route Middle East Magazine on May 5, 2014, during the Arabian Travel Market (ATM), with the launch party to be held at the Oceanic Hotel Khorfakkan, Fujairah, on April 10. The travel magazine will be distributed free of charge quarterly in the UAE through airline partners on board flights, More Info »
Robert Chilton promoted to Senior Editor
Robert Chilton has been promoted to Senior Editor of What’s On Dubai and What’s On Abu Dhabi. Previously Deputy Editor, Robert will continue to direct the What’s On team, in addition to editing, writing, conducting interviews, reviewing restaurants and maintaining his Thursday morning slot on the Catboy and Geordiebird Breakfast Show on Dubai 92. “Today is my one year anniversary More Info »