VICE Arabia launches operations
Global media brand, VICE Arabia has launched operations across the region. Headquartered in the UAE, vice.com./ar provides a mix of locally and internationally produced video programming, as well as editorial and social content targeted at the region’s youth population. Islam Alrayyes takes on the role of Editor-in-Chief and brings a wealth of experience in the More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Natalie Johnson
The Y Project’s Founder, Natalie Johnson tells TMN about her role and what she thinks about the PR and marketing industry in the Middle East… Name: Natalie Johnson Nationality: British Age: 28 Current job title: Founder, The Y Project When did you first arrive in Dubai? In September 2013, which feels like a lifetime ago. More Info »
Global events organiser signs GES Middle East
Full-service provider, GES Middle East has been appointed by Terrapinn as its official service provider for its events across the Middle East. Terrapinn is a global events company that covers a diverse range of industries from transport, education and e-commerce. GES will deliver core event services for Terrapinn’s upcoming event including, Seamless, The Mining Show More Info »
expose-communications to represent jewellery brand
Dubai-based communications agency, expose-communications has been appointed by jewellery brand, C’est Moi + Ilaria Paci as its PR agency across the region. Headed by Italian Artist and Designer Ilaria Paci, C’est Moi + Ilaria Paci offers Middle Eastern women costume jewellery inspired by the region’s cross-cultural exoticism. expose-communications will handle all public relations activities for More Info »
TechRadar expands into the Middle East
Global technology platform, TechRadar has partnered with regional technology brand, Tbreak as a part of its expansion into the Middle East. The partnership will see both brands combine their resources to publish content to a wider audience with a name rebrand of its platform to TechRadar.com. The agreement will also see TechRadar’s existing editorial team More Info »
CSPR Group secures organic laundry company
Dubai-based boutique agency, CSPR Group has been appointed by The Natural Laundry Co as its regional PR and marketing agency in the UAE. Set to launch in December, 2017, The Natural Laundry Company is founded by Elham Al Qasimi with an aim to offer UAE residents and businesses a natural biodegradable alternative to traditional toxic More Info »
balcony8 to handle American F&B brand
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, balcony8 has been appointed by The Carving Board as its PR partner in the UAE. Established in the US in 2012, The Carving Board offers a range of recipes using quality organic produce with a no frill approach. balcony8 will build the brand’s equity throughout the UAE by implementing innovative strategic More Info »
PRCO Dubai to represent luxury hotel apartment
PRCO Dubai has been appointed by Les Grandes Alpes Private Hotel as its Dubai PR representative in the region. Les Grandes Alpes is a luxury hotel apartment that offers its guests a contemporary chalet experience in a private home atmosphere. PRCO Dubai will be responsible for all public relations operations for Les Grandes Alpes across the More Info »
Pinpoint Media Group makes new acquisition
Dubai-based media company, Pinpoint Media Group has acquired the complete publishing and online roster of Edgar, Altitude and Yachts magazines. The acquisition of the luxury lifestyle titles, previously owned by LuxMedia Middle East, will enable Pinpoint Media Group to reach a new group of readers and commercial entities in print, while also expanding an online More Info »
Assaad Kassis takes on new role at UM MENA
UM MENA has appointed Assaad Kassis to the role of General Manager of its Saudi Arabia office. Having joined UM MENA’s Dubai office in 2010, Assaad most recently held the role of Regional Business Director, where he managed brands such as L’Oreal, Hershey’s and The Coca-Cola Company. In his new role, he will focus on More Info »