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Edward Attwood joins ARADA

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ARADA, a partnership enterprise of KBW Investments and Basma Group has appointed Edward Attwood to the role of Chief Communications Officer (CCO). Edward previously worked with Global Insight as Editor and most recently with ITP Media Group’s Arabian Business as Group Editor, where he oversaw the magazine’s digital and print platforms. He also managed and worked across ITP’s executive titles such as CEO Middle East, Arabian Business StartUp and Arabian Business Qatar. In his new role, he will oversee all the public relations, marketing and digital comminqué schema for developers in the UAE as well as relay all the company’s aims, initiatives and progress to stakeholders and partners. His focus will also include ensuring the company’s brand and messaging are in-line with the directives of ARADA’s Chairman, HE Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi and Vice Chairman HRH Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed bin Talal.

“I’m really excited to be joining ARADA just as the company begins its journey to establish itself as one of the Gulf’s most prominent developers,” says Edward. “I look forward to working closely with ARADA’s executive team and other stakeholders as the firm delivers on its promise to build modern projects in the UAE.”

New Managing Editor at Entrepreneur ME

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Entrepreneur Middle East has appointed Tamara Pupic to the role of Managing Editor. Previously Editor of Arabian Business StartUp, part of ITP Media Group, Tamara reported on the developments across the MENA startup and SME industry. Prior to starting her career in journalism in 2012, she worked in the international trade policy development field with more focus on the World Trade Organisation law. She is also the founding President of Club Alpbach Belgrade, part of the European Forum Alpbach, a Vienna-based organisation fostering interdisciplinary dialog in education, business and politics. In the UAE, Tamara has also helped establish United World College, UAE National Committee, the regional branch of the London-headquartered organisation of 17 international colleges. In her new role, she will join the editorial team and work with the Editor-in-Chief, Aby Sam Thomas on Entrepreneur Middle East’s editorial content across its digital and print channels.

“As Managing Editor, Tamara will be working with me and my team at Entrepreneur Middle East to develop editorial content and further our presence across our print, web and social channels,” says Aby Sam Thomas, Editor-in-Chief, Entrepreneur Middle East. “Tamara comes to us with a wealth of experience in the MENA entrepreneurial ecosystem and I look forward to having her fresh ideas to help continue to differentiate the Entrepreneur Middle East brand and its mission.”

Neil King joins Gulf Business

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Motivate Publishing has welcomed Neil King to the role of Editor at Gulf Business. With over 10 years of experience in journalism, Neil most recently worked at ITP Publishing as Editor of CEO Middle East and Arabian Business StartUp. In his new role he will oversee the monthly magazine, as well as online content for www.gulfbusiness.com.
“Motivate’s stellar reputation precedes it, so it’s a privilege to join the company as Editor of Gulf Business,” says Neil. “I’ve joined a very talented team and I’m excited about the ambitious plans we all have for the magazine and the website in the coming weeks, months and years.”