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Last chance to nominate for BBC Good Food awards

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There’s only a few days left to nominate your favourite brands for this year’s BBC Good Food Middle East Awards 2013 . Nominations close on September 30, and voting for the shortlisted venues runs from October 15-November 15. The fourth annual BBC Good Food Middle East Awards will be held at The Address, Dubai Marina on January 29, 2014.

Three new categories have been added this year – Best New Restaurant, Doha, Best Seafood Restaurant and Best Experiential Dining (a restaurant that offers a unique entertainment experience along with great food).

“The BBC Good Food Middle East awards are getting bigger and better each year, both in terms of its scope and its importance to the industry,” says Sudeshna Ghosh, Editor of BBC Good Food Middle East magazine. “This year’s awards sees the introduction of exciting new categories and a few other surprises, and we’re looking forward to celebrating with our readers and valued partners.”

Nominate your clients or favourite brands now at www.bbcgoodfoodme.com/awards/2013.

New PR for Saint Laurent revealed

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It has been announced that Nadine Habayeb, former Senior Communication Executive at Havas PR, is the new public relations contact for Saint Laurent in the Middle East. No stranger to luxury fashion labels, Nadine previously represented brands such as Marc Jacobs, Marc by Marc, Dsquared2, Loewe and Celine, and will now be responsible for building and maintaining brand image in the region.

“It’s great to be joining the Saint Laurent team in Dubai,” says Nadine. “It is such an exciting time for the brand.”

Elle Timms lands role at Conde Nast Traveller

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Elle Timms, former Editor of Hello! Middle East, has announced she is to manage the fashion and beauty content for the Condé Nast Traveller Middle East launch issue. Starting with immediate effect, Elle will manage the ‘Travel & Style’ section, which is made up of both fashion and beauty content.

“I am thrilled to be looking after the fashion and beauty content for Condé Nast Traveller Middle East,” says Elle. “This is my first major freelance project and it feels good to be back in the world of style-driven stories. I’m very much looking forward to the launch.”

Sales team grows at BBC Good Food ME

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Luke Britton has joined the BBC Good Food Middle East team  as Sales Manager in the run up to its sixth birthday issue next month. Luke is responsible for new business as well as The 25 Guides series, which include the UAE Brunch Guide and the Dubai F&B Guide.

Hype magazine welcomes new Editor

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Lesley Wright has been named as the new Editor at Hype: Powered By Mixmag magazine, the nightlife and music guide, available free, weekly, throughout the UAE. Previously Editor of world-renowned dance music title DJ Magazine in London for nine years, Lesley started her new role at Motivate Publishing this week.

“I’m really thrilled to be joining this exciting new title,” says Lesley. “The UAE’s music and club scene is fresh and exciting and we’ll be capturing that in Hype, bringing international DJs and bands to a local audience and supporting the army of city-based promoters who have created such a thriving scene.”

Style.com Arabia launches smartphone app

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Style.com Arabia has announced the launch of its iPhone app, available now in the iTunes App Store. Pledging to bring the latest and greatest fashion news from the Middle East and around the world, the app will cover the world’s leading fashion shows, parties and people. An iPad first edition will be available soon.

Style.com Arabia launched in October 2012 as Condé Nast’s first fashion publication for the Middle East – and the first ever Arabic publication.