Arabian Woman to launch online
Arabian Woman has announced it will launch an online edition by the end of 2013. After fourteen years as a front-runner in the Saudi Arabian consumer magazine market, and with a presence across the wider GCC, the magazine is taking steps forward to compete in the ever-competitive magazine market. With a fresh new look – More Info »
Nadia Haj Hassan joins Living Well Magazine
Nadia Haj Hassan has been announced as the new Fashion Editor of Jordan-based Living Well Magazine, after Tamara El-Nimer stepped down after six successful years at the title. Tamara has decided to leave to pursue a degree in higher education. Nadia will be in charge of the fashion and beauty pages of the best-selling lifestyle magazine.
What’s On Awards 2013 – nominations now open
Voting is now open for the What’s On Awards 2013, in association with Dubai First. Now in its twelfth year, the awards celebrate the UAE’s crème de la crème of hospitality, entertainment and leisure, with two lavish award ceremonies. The What’s On Abu Dhabi Awards is set to take place at the Ritz-Carlton, Abu Dhabi on October More Info »
TOH PR sign luxury accessory brand Amodoria
TOH PR have signed a retained contract with Amodoria, one of the UAE’s latest additions to the luxury sphere. Founded in London, and created in Europe, Amodoria takes a pioneering approach in transforming popular technology products into beautiful and sophisticated ‘must have’ accessories using 18k and 24k gold, exotic leathers and gem and diamond embellishments. Clients More Info »
3monkeys open first overseas office
UAE-based creative agency, 3monkeys, has announced the opening of its first overseas branch, 3monkeys Inc, in San Francisco, California, USA. Operations commence on September 1, 2013, with CEO Marc Mikulla, one of the three founders of 3monkeys, heading up the team. Located in the heart of the Mission district, 3monkeys expanded due to international demand for their More Info »
Nominate now for BBC Good Food Awards 2013
Now in it’s fourth year, the BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2013 nominations are open. From the finest restaurants to dining experiences and home cooking products, the awards recognise the region’s most prestigious culinary outlets. Nominations end on September 30, 2013 after which the top ten nominees in each category will be listed on their More Info »
Alice Nikalls bags permanent post at Hello!
Having joined Hello! Middle East on a temporary basis in earlier this year, Alice Nikalls has now accepted a full-time position within the publication. As Junior Writer, Alice will cover features, news and local interest stories – including launches and events. “I joined Hello! Middle East in May 2013 and have been fortunate enough to interview some local personalities, snoop More Info »
Emirates shake hands with Havas Media
Emirates has appointed Havas Media as its new global media buying and planning agency effective from 2014. The decision is sure to be a setback for Starcom MediaVest Group, who acquired the account back in 2008. The account, said to be worth $150 million, was secured after a lengthy internal review, with the ultimate decision More Info »
Al Jazeera to sue AT&T
It’s only been a matter of days since Al Jazeera America launched, but it has already hit rocky ground. The Qatar-based television network plans to sue American-based telecoms group, AT&T, for dropping it from the U-verse television subscription service. The blow came just one day before Al Jazeera America went live on August 20, 2013, More Info »
New Hello editor announced
Sonja Stephen has been announced as the new Editor of weekly society glossy, Hello! Middle East. Previously Deputy Editor of the international magazine brand, which falls under the Motivate Publishing umbrella, Stephen takes the reigns with immediate effect after Elle Timms stepped down earlier this month to persue freelance writing opportunities. “I’m proud, honoured and More Info »