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Shaheen Nouman joins ITP’s Hospitality Group

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Shaheen Nouman has joined ITP Publishing’s Hospitality Group as Staff Writer. Most recently, Shaheen assisted the team on Ahlan! Arabia, and prior to this held a role in marketing and communications with Dubai-based, high-fashion retailer ValleyDez. Shaheen is also a Founding Member of fashion, lifestyle and fitness blog Cherry Cross. In her new role, Shaheen will produce content – both in print and online – across the Hospitality Group’s titles which include Hotelier Middle East, Caterer Middle East and Arabian Travel News. In addition to this, Shaheen will participate in the organisation and execution of various events and conferences held by the Hospitality Group throughout the year.

Signé magazine set to go monthly

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Signé magazine – owned by Ad Maiora Media – is increasing its frequency from six to 10 issues per year starting from January 2015. Signé will now be available in stores on the 1st of every month, with the exception of July and August. Signé was first launched in September 2013 with an emphasis on style, design and researched editorial content, and the new monthly editions will give readers the opportunity to keep up with the evolving world of men’s luxury lifestyle.

“After an amazing first year, it’s a real pleasure for us to answer the market’s call to see Signé more often!” says Daniel Giacometti, Managing Director, Ad Maiora Media. “With 42,000 more copies a year, the other major change for 2015 is that we will be using a wood-free recycled paper in our publication to greatly reduce our footprint on the environment.”

BR Comms wins at SME Stars of Business Awards

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Dubai-based PR, marketing and design consultancy, BR Communications, has been named the ‘Best New Business in 2014’ during the SME Stars of Business Awards held at the Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. The annual event, organised by CPI Media Group, recognises the most outstanding SMEs in the GCC region through 22 categories. Currently in the UAE, the number of SMEs is estimated to be around 327,000, with total revenue of USD234 billion.

“We are truly honoured to be recognised for this category,” says Bahaa Fatairy, Managing Director, BR Communications. “Since launching our business in December 2013, we have been striving to make a mark in the region’s highly competitive communications and media industry. The award definitely serves as motivation for us to continue doing our best in delivering value-added service to our clients. SMEs are undoubtedly the backbone of any nation’s economy, and platforms such as the SME Stars of Business Awards are ideal in celebrating the achievements of these businesses.”

Maddi Glendinning joins Harper’s Bazaar Arabia

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Maddi Glendinning has joined the team at Harper’s Bazaar Arabia as Features Writer. Having been with ITP Publishing since the beginning of this year, Maddi was most recently Lifestyle Editor/Sub Editor at Grazia Middle East, Grazia Bahrain and Grazia Luxury. In her new position, she will cover content across fashion and beauty for the Middle Eastern edition of the luxury lifestyle magazine.

BMW Group welcomes Sales and Marketing Director

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As of January 2015, Ralf Bissinger will succeed Alexander Eftimov as Sales and Marketing Director for BMW Group in the Middle East. Ralf brings considerable expertise to the Middle East, with more than 25 years of experience with BMW Group. Since 2010, he has been Sales and Marketing Director for BMW Group Thailand and was previously Sales and Marketing Director for BMW Group India. Prior to that, he held a number of senior marketing positions including Marketing General Manager for BMW Asia, Singapore and Importer Region, Marketing General Manager for BMW Group M in Munich, Germany, and Region Sales Manager for the America Region for BMW M, also in Munich. Ralf also held the position of Product and Market Planning Manager for BMW Australia.

“Ralf is an experienced executive with a broad international background,” says Johannes Seibert, Managing Director, BMW Group Middle East. “He has extensive knowledge of the BMW Group brands and marketing expertise, and will play a crucial part in achieving our goal to strengthen our number one position in the Middle East premium automotive segment even further in 2015 and beyond. I look forward to welcoming Ralf as a member of our management team.”