New Op-Ed Columnist joins Arab News
Saudi Arabian daily newspaper, Arab News has welcomed Yasar Yakis to the role of Op-Ed Columnist. Previously Turkey’s Foreign Minister, Yasar is recognised as a founding member of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party and most recently worked at Oxford University as Senior Associate Member. In his new role, he will write a weekly column More Info »
Jensen Matthews wins interior design account
Creative, marketing and PR agency, Jensen Matthews has secured the account to handle all PR activities for Interact Group International. Located in Business Bay, Interact Group International is an interior design company that provides innovative and creative designs and fit-outs to a wide range of clients. Jensen Matthews will be responsible for all PR and More Info »
New PR Manager at Fairmont the Palm
Dubai-based five-star resort, Fairmont the Palm has appointed Jenna Saunders to the role of PR Manager. With over six years of experience, Jenna previously worked with Jumeirah Zabeel Saray as Communications Executive and most recently with TOH PR as PR Account Manager. In her new role, she will manage all PR activities and work across More Info »
TishTash renews partnership with luxury brand
Dubai-based PR and marketing agency, TishTash has been reappointed to handle all PR operations for Filorga. Established in 1978, Filorga is luxury French skincare brand that specialies in producing anti-aging products. TishTash will oversee all PR and media activities as well as manage blogger engagement and advice on strategic partnerships across the region. “We are More Info »
Sept PR welcomes new Account Manager
Dubai-based lifestyle and communications agency, Sept PR has appointed Karima Karmouzi to the role of Account Manager. With over ten years of experience in marketing and PR, Karima previously worked as Marketing and PR Manager in the UK, Morocco and Oman. In her new role, she will focus on developing strong PR and communications strategies More Info »
ARN launches new Arabic radio stations
Dubai-based radio network, Arabian Radio Network (ARN) launches Al Khaleejiya Classic and Al Arabiya Cassette in the UAE. With a focus on serving its Arabic audience, Al Khaleejiya Classic will play 80’s and 90’s GCC music tracks, while Al Arabiya Cassette will broadcast 60’s to 90’s Arabic hits from across the region for local and More Info »
Caterer Middle East welcomes new Editor
ITP Media Group has promoted Claudia de Brito to the role of Editor of F&B management title, Caterer Middle East. Previously Group Deputy Editor of Etihad Airways’ inflight magazine, Claudia will now oversee and generate editorial content for the monthly publication as well as contribute to the publishing house’s dedicated hospitality industry web portal, www.hoteliermiddleeast.com.
In all honesty…
Tanaz Dizadji, Founder and CEO of insydo talks to TMN about biased content and how ‘undercover’ reviews make for honest opinions… “Press releases are like the tip of an iceberg and honest opinions come from exploring beneath the surface of every business.” People are savvy and know the difference between impartial content and everything else More Info »
D-Connector makes new appointment
Dubai-based media company, D-Connector has appointed Priya Mehta to the role of Media Account Manager. With over 17 years of experience in sales, advertising and media, Priya previously worked with SAGA Digital as Marketing Manager and most recently with Trinity Media as Sales and Marketing Manager. In her new role, she will manage all sales More Info »
New Senior Correspondent at Khaleej Times
UAE-based newspaper, Khaleej Times has appointed Sarwat Nasir to the role of Senior Correspondent. With over four years of experience in journalism, Sarwat previously worked with 7DAYS as News Reporter where she produced videos and reported to the news desk with a focus on human interest, education and general stories. In her new role, she More Info »