Transform Awards MENA
Andrew Thomas gives Team TMN the low down on the inaugural Transform Awards MENA
Marketing Director / Managing Editor, Roshin Rahman
We catch up with Roshin Rahman, the man behind one of the region’s coolest new magazine titles
UM Dubai wins B4U Aflam media account
B4U Aflam, the Arabic-language Bollywood film channel, has announced UM Dubai as its new media buying agency for the MENA region. B4U’s decision to appoint UM Dubai was due to the agency’s scale and expertise in the media communications industry, as well as its global reputation and capability in providing strategic marketing and an array of More Info »
Nicola Gregson promoted to MEPRA Chairman
Nicola Gregson, Managing Director of Ketchum Raad – Middle East, has been elected as Chairman of MEPRA, the Middle East PR Association, following the AGM meeting last month. Having been a member of the board since 2009, Nicola was initially responsible for Measurement and Evaluation, and was promoted to Vice Chair two years ago. “The PR industry in More Info »
Women’s Health Middle East available now
The first issue of Women’s Health Middle East is now available on newstands with an eye-catching image of Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba adorning the front cover. The new ITP Consumer-run publication, has a print run of 16,000 copies and is currently available in English language. Headed up by Yi-Hwa Hanna and assisted by Deputed Editor, Ashley Lane, More Info »
A big step forward for The Soul Republic
After a soft launch at the beginning of 2014, Corie Weaver has announced his lifestyle blog, The Soul Republic, is officially launched. Featuring men’s fashion, auto, travel, technology, culture, food and more, the site will be a go-to resource for emerging news and trends in urban lifestyle from a cultivated, upscale perspective. “TheSoulRepublic.com is an online lifestyle blog More Info »
UM Dubai wins Sun & Sand Sports account
Following a review and pitch process, UM Dubai has been awarded the regional media planning and buying account for Sun & Sand Sports. Effective immediately, UM Dubai will handle integrated media duties from its headquarters in Tecom for the sports retail giant’s 90 brands across the MENA region. Sun & Sand Sports offers such world famous More Info »
Piotr Wnuk joins SPI Publishing
Piotr Wnuk, who previously worked as Social Media and Communications Coordinator for Towers Watson in the United Kingdom, has joined the SPI Publishing team in Dubai as Assistant Editor. “I am extremely excited about my new position and exploring journalism in the Middle East,” says Piotr. “I cannot wait to explore all the interesting topics More Info »
Rana Al Jamal joins Yahoo! Middle East
Rana Al Jamal has joined the Yahoo! Middle East team as Managing Editor. Rana, whose previous position was Editor-In-Chief of Arabia.com, will be handling entertainment and lifestyle news for the site. “I have been working in the media industry for 14 years with the top titles in the region,” says Rana. “Moving to Yahoo was More Info »
Amey Borkar joins SPI Publishing
Amey Borkar has joined the SPI Publishing team as Assistant Editor. Amey, who previously worked as Copy Editor and Features Writer at Gomantak Times in Goa, India, will be reporting and editing for three magazines, Intelligent SME, Robust RAK and Apps Middle East. “I am delighted to be here and extremely excited to kick-start this More Info »