Cosmopolitan ME officially appoints Kavita Srinivasan
Having joined Cosmopolitan Middle East in February 2017 as Acting Editor-in-Chief, Kavita Srinivasan has now officially been appointed to the role of Editor-in-Chief. Kavita previously worked with Hello! Indo-Arabia as Editor-in-Chief and will now continue to hold the reins at Cosmopolitan Middle East and oversee all editorial content for the publication.
ACG welcomes new PR Account Manager
Absolute Communications Group has appointed Royston Rodrigues to the role of PR Account Manager. Royston brings with him experience in public relations and human resources having previously worked with Synergy Public Relations in India before moving to the UAE and most recently work with DAMAC Properties, where he was an integral member of the recruitment More Info »
Arab News makes global structural changes
Saudi Arabian-based newspaper, Arab News has launched two new bureaus in Europe and Asia as a part of its global, digital expansion plan. The new launch has been followed by the appointment of Baker Atyani to the role of Southeast Asia Bureau Chief, who brings with him experience in journalism, having covered stories on conflict More Info »
markettiers officially appoints Rachel Lewis
Having worked with markettiers since June 2017 as freelance Senior Account Executive, Rachel Lewis has now officially been appointed to the role of Senior Account Executive. Rachel previously worked with Edelman DABO, where she was an integral member of the consumer team across technology, entertainment and arts, and culture sectors. In her new role, she More Info »
New promotion at TishTash
TishTash Marketing and Public Relations promotes Marwa Mohamed to the role of PR Account Executive. Having joined the agency in January 2017 as PR Assistant, Marwa will continue to work on TishTash’s portfolio of beauty brands, including Rahua, Rodial, Cyclelogicals and The Organic Pharmacy. “Working at TishTash has been a rewarding career experience, giving me More Info »
House of Comms wins multinational coffee brand
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms has been appointed by Costa as its creative agency in the UAE. Owned locally by Emirates Leisure Retail (ELR), Costa is a multinational coffee brand that offers a unique coffee selection to coffee lovers. House of Comms will handle all Costa’s integrated marketing campaigns, social media and PR More Info »
Online sustainable lifestyle magazine goes live
The first digital eco and sustainable magazine in the Middle East, theethicalist.com launches. Founded by Anthea Ayache, she brings with her a diverse background in journalism, having previously worked at Friday magazine part of Gulf News as Senior Features Writer and most recently with its radios stations Radio 1 and Radio 2 as Radio Presenter. More Info »
Marriott International appoints Sarah Walker Kerr
Marriott International has appointed Sarah Walker Kerr to the role of Vice President of Communications Middle East and Africa. Sarah previously worked with Armani Hotels and Resorts, part of Emaar Hospitality Group as Director of Public Relations and most recently with The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company as Regional Director of Public Relations Middle East, Africa, India More Info »
Yi-Hwa Hanna joins Edelman Dabo
Edelman Dabo has appointed Yi-Hwa Hanna to the role of Senior Content Manager. Bringing with her a wealth of experience in journalism, Yi-Hwa previously worked with ITP Media Group, as Deputy Editor for Good Housekeeping Middle East and most recently as Editor-in-Chief of Women’s Health Middle East. In her new role, she will be working More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Samuel Turner
We chat with Samuel Turner, Managing Director of Those Social Guys, who talks about his current role and offers his thoughts on content creation and the content marketing industry in the Middle East… Name: Samuel Turner Age: 25 Nationality: British Current job title: Managing Director, Those Social Guys. When did you first arrive in Dubai? More Info »