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FIPP MENA announces guest speaker

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Samir Husni has been announced as a guest speaker at FIPP Middle East & Africa (MENA), presenting a masterclass entitled ‘How to make print work in a digital age’. Samir is the Founder and Director of the Magazine Innovation Center at the University of Mississippi’s Meek School of Journalism and New Media, he is often known as ‘Mr Magazine’ – a title for which he owns the trademark. In his masterclass, he will share his thoughts on how to secure a print future in the digital age.
FIPP MENA will be taking place from February 10 – 11, 2016, at the Habtoor Grand Beach Resort in Dubai and registration is now open. The event’s programme brings together international, regional and local speakers from inside the magazine media and related industries, who will provide delegates with a view on key developments and trends globally and in the MENA region specifically.

Gillian Fletcher promoted at ITP

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Gillian Fletcher has been promoted to the role of Art Director at ITP Publishing Group. She brings over eight years of experience with her, having previously worked with Bauer Media and The National Magazine Company. Gillian was most recently Art Editor for Ahlan! Magazine, and in her new role she will be responsible for Ahlan!, Ahlan! Qatar and the Hot 100 series.

Criteo begins operations from new location

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Performance marketing technology company Criteo has started operations from its new Dubai offices in Media City, aiming to offer opportunities to a growing local workforce. The company has also welcomed the move of its Managing Director of Emerging Markets, Dirk Henke, from Munich to Dubai – where he will continue to run operations in the MENA region as well as in Turkey and Russia, amongst other markets.

“This is a very exciting time, both personally and professionally,” says Dirk. “Criteo is very eager to tap into the potential of the Middle Eastern markets in the midst of an ongoing e-commerce and m-commerce surge. Joining the Dubai office allows us to focus on the region, and being here makes it easier to dig deeper and get more involved in the rise of digital programmatic advertising. I look forward to supporting our existing and potential clients.”

GN Publishing launches Gntech.ae

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GN Publishing has announced the launch of an all-new technology blog, GNTECH.ae. The fully responsive site, which works seamlessly across desktop and mobile, will give readers in the UAE up-to-the-minute tech and consumer electronics news and reviews. The website is the digital platform of #GNTECH, Gulf News’ consumer technology brand, and builds on the success of the existing monthly print title, which was launched in August and distributed with Gulf News.

The brand covers consumer electronics topics ranging from gaming and product reviews to buying guides and apps. GNTECH.ae will feature news and launches in the world of technology as they happen, provide in-depth content from experts in the industry as well as live coverage from key events in the technology sector, such as CES.

“Technology is driving massive change in our society and I’m incredibly delighted that we’re launching GNTECH.ae in this sector – a genuinely digital first offering,” says James Hewes, Publishing Director, GN Publishing. “This is a very exciting project for GN Publishing, one that we’re confident will become a key player in a competitive marketplace.”

Gareth Kurt Warren, Editor, GNTECH.ae adds “The region has experienced rapid transformation to become more technologically advanced. Our readers are now constantly on the go and are looking for quick media consumption; they are increasingly relying on web-based, digital and social media platforms for their news fix, especially when it comes to technology. Our new website is GN Publishing’s response to this dynamic dependence on digital content in our readers’ fast-paced lives.”

Equestrio Arabia to increase number of issues

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High-end luxury lifestyle publication Equestrio Arabia will increase its frequency to eight issues per year, as of 2016. The magazine, which focusses on the equestrian world, was previously published over six issues annually and is available in two editions covering three continents – Europe, America and Arabia. The first issue of 2016 will feature international polo, a preview of The World Cup Carnival at Meydan and the works of photographer Dorte Tuladhars.

Abdul Karim to present Sport on 7

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Abdul Karim will be producing and presenting Sport on 7 for City 7TV, in addition to covering sports news for the channel, as of January 11, 2016. The show was previously hosted by Graham Clews and Tom Bushell and broadcasts live from sporting events across Dubai on the second Sunday of every month. Abdul has been with City 7TV for over two years and has over three years of media experience in total. In his new role, he will cover international as well as community-based sporting events held in the UAE, offering insights into atmosphere and spectator opinions as well as results.

“I’m so excited to be a part of Sport on 7,” says Abdul. “As an avid sports fan, it’s great to be involved with a show as dynamic as this one, with a fresh take on sporting events in the Emirates.”