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Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons makes new appointment

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Watch and jewellery retail group, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons has appointed Majed Kahil to the role of Marketing Manager. Previously Head of Events at Mediaquest Corp., Majed will now oversee all marketing operations for brand across the region.

“After eight years of working in media, I’m very glad that I have joined one of the biggest luxury watch and jeweller retailers in the UAE, Ahmed Seddiqi & Sons, as a Marketing Manager,” says Majed.

Speakers announced for inaugural Let’s Talk event

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Fekra Communications reveals speakers for the upcoming event, ‘Let’s Talk: Crisis Communications.’ Under the patronage of Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, the event is set to take place from March 8-9, 2017 at The Address Hotel Dubai Mall.

The panel of speakers will include:

  • Samer Costantini, Advisor at UAE Federal Competitiveness & Statistics Authority
  • Mazen Nahawi, Chief Executive Officer at CARMA
  • Saada Hammad, Regional PR Director at Ogilvy PR
  • Hassan Fattah, Partner at Brunswick Group
  • Moustafa Hamwi, Author and Speaker
  • Fakher Daghestani, Communications Regional Director at Boeing
  • Ahmed Naguib, Founder and CEO at El Masna3
  • Hicham El Amrani, Managing Director at ACG Communication & Training Consulting
  • Alexander McNabb, Digital Media & Communications Consultant
  • Maya Hojeij, Senior Bulletin Editor & Presenter at Dubai Media Incorporated
  • Rasha Kashkoush, Head of Communications MENA at Facebook
  • Saad Al Rubaiaan, Government Communication Advisor
  • Leila Hatoum, Senior Deputy Editor-in-Chief at Newsweek ME
  • Angus MacCormick, Vice President of Emerging Markets at vArmour
  • Mamoon Sbeih, Managing Director – Arab Region at APCO Worldwide
  • Fadl El Tarzi, Chief Executive Officer at Socialeyez
  • Brandy Scott, Presenter at Dubai Eye
  • Jonathan Shillington, Managing Director at Grayling Middle East
  • Khaled Abdulla, Head of Corporate Communication at Barclays MENA
  • Mohamed Al Nuaimi, Chief Executive Officer at Mawarid Finance
  • Khaled Hassan, Digital Marketing Director at IBM
  • Fadi Salem, Research Fellow at Mohammed Bin Rashid School of Government.

Dave joins Dance FM

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Dubai-based radio personality, Dave Cleary has joined 97.8 Dance FM as a Radio Presenter. Previously presenter for the ‘Mornings with Dave’ show at Radio 2, part of Gulf News Broadcasting, Dave will now host his own show, ‘Loud & Cleary’ that will air on weekdays from 4pm-8pm. Set to launch on February 26, 2017, the show will also cover ‘Destination Dave’, a travel feature created by Dave himself.

“It’s a privilege to be part of such a great team at the station,” says Dave. “As compared to the existing radio stations, Dance FM is something different for the market here in the UAE.”

Al Scene launches across the Middle East

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Creative and media agency, MO4 Network has launched Arabic online magazine, alscene.com across the Middle East. Based in Egypt, Al Scene is an Arabic culture and lifestyle platform that aims to provide high quality, engaging and dynamic content across the region. The new online magazine comprises of a team of Arabic writers from across the region and will feature in-depth stories, news, op-ed pieces, interviews and exclusives.

“Al Scene is brave and aware,” says Ahmed Fares, Managing Editor, Al Scene. “With an increase in the amount of Arabic content online, there has been a high demand regionally for a website that speaks our common language without limits or reservations. Thus, Al Scene is comprised of a team of trailblazers who voice everything our audience wish they could say through a plethora of engaging and diverse content.”

Pinpoint Media Group welcomes Hershey Pascual

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Dubai-based media company, Pinpoint Media Group has appointed Hershey Pascual to the role of Digital Editor. With over 18 years of experience in journalism, Hershey previously worked with Forbes Middle East as Senior Editor and most recently with Adam&Eve magazine as Online Content Editor. In her new role, she will work on Pinpoint Media Group’s digital platform across LaFemme, Good Taste, Luxury SQFT and Debonair magazines.

New PR Manager at Fairmont the Palm

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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 Fairmont’s portfolio of F&B, lifestyle and luxury clients.

“I’m thrilled to be joining Fairmont The Palm,” says Jenna. “I look forward to working with the team and contributing towards making this yet another outstanding year for Fairmont The Palm across the region.”