Katch International secures F&B accounts
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, Katch International has been appointed as the communications agency for Bleu Blanc, BASTA! and Poppy in the UAE. Owned by International chef, David Myers, the dining concepts aim to allow guests to experience David’s travels through the southern French-inspired Bleu Blac, the vibrant Italian BASTA and the cocktail bar Poppy. Katch More Info »
Bauer Works welcomes Vineetha Menon
Bauer Works has appointed Vineetha Menon to the role of Digital Editor. Vineetha has worked with several local media brands including Aficionado, Dubai Calendar and ITP Media Group’s publication, Time Out Dubai. She most recently worked with NPI Media as Senior Editor, where she worked across the Concierge luxury and lifestyle portfolio. In her new role, More Info »
Arabian Business barred over false news
Arabian Business has been barred for a month following the publication of false news. The weekly business magazine and online publication published by ITP Media Group will now be inaccessible in the UAE following a statement released by the Dubai Media Office. It is stated that the title published a factually incorrect story, which was subsequently More Info »
Jason O’Connell joins The Big 5 Hub
Construction brand, The Big 5 Hub, part of dmg events has appointed Jason O’Connell to the role of Editor. Jason was previously Editor at Construction Business News Middle East, a publication of BNC Publishing and will now take on his new role at The Big 5 Hub, where he will be responsible for the brand’s More Info »
Compareit4me.com takes on new brand identity
Middle East comparison site, compareit4me.com has rebranded as yallacompare.com to reflect its new identity and expansion plan in the region. The site’s rebrand aims to align itself with the Middle Eastern market with a brand name that pays homage to the region and become the go-to resource for regional consumers looking to save money on More Info »
New Chief Marketing Officer at General Motors ME
General Motors has appointed Molly Peck to the role Chief Marketing Officer for the Middle East. With over 20 years of experience in working with General Motors, Molly has worked across several automotive brands including Chevrolet as Director of Advertising and Sales Promotion, and most recently with Buick as Director of Marketing. In her new More Info »
New joiner at Coffee Communications
Coffee Communications has appointed Augustine Paredes to the role of Creative Assistant and Graphic Designer. Augustine previously worked in Sweden with Photowall as Photo Editor and the Philippines with Art Personas Ink as Art Director before moving to the UAE and most recently working with Hyku D Photography as Photographer and Videographer. In his new More Info »
Q Communications to handle Greek restaurant launch
UAE-based communications agency, Q Communications has been appointed as the PR agency for the launch of Eat Greek Kouzina in Abu Dhabi. Set to open in August, Eat Greek Kouzina is a homegrown Greek restaurant concept that offers traditional Greek cuisine by bringing fresh, wholesome cooking from all regions of Greece. Q Communications will handle More Info »
Ipsos MENA appoints new CEO
Independent research company, Ipsos MENA has promoted Joseph El Habre to the role of CEO of Ipsos Interactive Services (IIS) and Operations, MENA. Having joined Ipsos in 1996, Joseph started as Chief Information and Operations Officer – MENA and most recently held the position of Chief Operating Officer – MENA. In his new role, he More Info »
Havas Media secures global tyre company
Havas Media has been appointed by MICHELIN as its global strategic media partner. MICHELIN is a tyre manufacturing and marketing company that focuses on sustainability and aims to improve the mobility of goods, and people. Havas Media will be responsible for handling the tyre company’s global media business with a marketing approach through data driven and More Info »