Fox + Hound secures fitness account
Dubai-based communications firm, Fox + Hound Communications has been appointed as the PR partner for the launch of F45 Training in the UAE. Founded in Australia in 2014, F45 Training is a group training facility that offers its members a combination of high intensity interval training (HIIT), circuit training and functional training. Fox + Hound Communications will be More Info »
New Editor at Petrolhead Arabia
Online automotive magazine, Petrolhead Arabia has appointed Ahmad Al-Nashash to the role of Editor. With over five years of experience in the automotive media and PR industry, Ahmad previously worked with various online platforms catering to the automotive industry including YallaMotor.com, AutoMiddleEast.com and most recently with DriveArabia.com. In his new role, he will be responsible for writing More Info »
Bounce retains PR agency
Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms, has been reappointed as the PR partner for BOUNCE in the UAE. Launched in 2014, BOUNCE is an indoor trampoline park that offers free jumping activities and events. House of Comms will continue to manage and oversee all PR operations for Bounce in Dubai, Abu Dhabi as well More Info »
Absolute Communications wins school account
Integrated communications agency, Absolute Communications Group, has been appointed as the PR and media partner for Global Indian International School (GIIS) in the UAE. GIIS is an international network of schools that offers holistic learning and personality development opportunities for students enrolled across its campuses. Absolute Communications will be responsible for managing all the PR More Info »
In The Hot Seat – Dana Abdelhadi
Dana Abdelhadi, Managing Partner at expose-communications tells TMN about her current role and what she thinks about women dominating the Middle East’s PR industry today… Name: Dana Abdelhadi Age: 33 From: Palestine Current job title: Managing Partner at expose-communications When did you first arrive in Dubai? 1988, a very long time ago! Where did you More Info »
Thomson Reuters promotes Shane McGinley
Thomson Reuters has promoted Shane McGinley to the role of Head of Editorial Content. Having joined Zawya in 2016 as Web Editor, Shane previously worked with 7DAYS as Business Reporter and most recently with Arabian Business, a publication of ITP Media Group, as Executive Editor. In his new role, he will oversee and develop content for a wide range of More Info »
Darine El-Khatib joins Turner International
Turner International Middle East, North Africa and Turkey (MENAT) has appointed Darine El-Khatib to the role of Senior Director of Creative Strategy and Brand Development. With extensive experience in the creative and media sector, Darine previously worked with Takhayal Entertainment, later acquired by Discovery Networks in 2012, were she held several positions including, Head of More Info »
M&C Saatchi PR expands into the UAE
Public relations agency, M&C Saatchi PR, part of M&C Saatchi has opened its UAE offices as a part of its expansion plan into the region. The new PR division will increase M&C Saatchi’s existing businesses in the UAE and offer clients across the region a range of fully integrated creative communications services. The new launch More Info »
Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai wins Young Lions Print Competition
Motivate and Motivate Val Morgan has announced this year’s winners of the UAE Young Lions Print Competition held on May 1 at In5 Media Innovation Centre. This year’s competition saw 17 participating teams and named Sarah Guessoum and Anika Marya from Saatchi & Saatchi Dubai as gold winners, while Leo Burnett came in second and More Info »
Publicis Media makes new promotion
Publicis Media Middle East, part of Publicis Group has promoted Amer El Hajj to the role of Chief Investment Officer. With experience in the region’s marketing and media industry, Amer previously worked with Starcom MediaVest as Media Manager before joining Publicis in 2004 as Regional Buying Director and most recently holding the position of Executive More Info »