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The National appoints new Senior Business Correspondent

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Abu Dhabi-based newspaper, The National has appointed Sarah Townsend to the role of Senior Business Correspondent. Sarah most recently worked at Arabian Business, part of ITP Media Group and previously worked in the UK on a number of business publications including, Property Week, Third Sector, Financial Times and The Daily Telegraph. In her new role, she will join the business desk and focus on topics related to the aviation, law and real estate industries as well as assist the team with other projects when required.

“I am really excited to join The National’s business desk at a time when the newspaper has recently relaunched and is expanding with new journalists and more global coverage,” says Sarah. “I look forward to developing in the new role.”

UM MENA promotes Antoine Challita

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UM MENA has promoted Antoine Challita to the role of General Manager Dubai. With 12 years of industry experience in client development and business performance management, Antoine joined UM Dubai in 2013 as Regional Business Director. In his new role, he will oversee all key account teams and their operations as well as ensure the creation of strategies and business growth.

“Antoine’s aptitude and contributions have been invaluable and he embodies so many of the wonderful traits of our company,” says Zubair S. Siddiqui, Managing Director, UM UAE. “His innovative thinking and vision will continue to enhance the strategic direction, growth and profitability of our office, in line with UM’s credo of better science, better art and better outcomes.”

Vogue Arabia appoints new Fashion Director

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Vogue Arabia has appointed Katie Trotter to the role of Fashion Director. With over ten years of experience in the luxury fashion industry, Katie previously worked with Alexander McQueen and most recently with Harper’s Bazaar Arabia, part of ITP Media Group, where she worked on photo shoots, editorial, feature writing, branded content and film. In her new role, she will oversee all fashion content for the monthly publication across the region.

“I am deeply honoured to have joined the accomplished team at Vogue Arabia and look forward to driving, and creating innovative as well as  thought-provoking content for a region so close to my heart,” says Katie.

RBBi welcomes Ryan Garner

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Digital marketing agency, Red Blue Blur Ideas (RBBi), has appointed Ryan Garner to the role of Head of Paid Media. With a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Systems from the University of Limerick, Ryan worked in Dublin with iProspect as Paid Search Account Director and most recently held the role of Head of Paid Search before moving to the UAE. In his new role, he will be responsible for the media offerings and in delivering regular improvements to drive media performance.

“At RBBi our mission has always been to do the right thing and to help promote digital excellence in the region,” says Caroline Dickin, Managing Director of Performance and Analytics, RBBi. “We are really excited to bring Ryan on board with his wealth of experience and insight. We are confident that he is going to play a pivotal role in helping our current and future client partners drive their media performance.”

Dubaiweek.ae welcomes Miles Buckeridge

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Dubaiweek.ae, part of Turrent Media has appointed Miles Buckeridge to the role of Features Editor. Currently studying at the National Council for Training of Journalists (NCTJ) for a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism, Miles most recently worked as a Junior Writer at Conde Nast Traveller Middle East, part of ITP Media Group. In his new role, he will report on Dubai happenings and generate engaging video content.

“I am genuinely ecstatic to get a position with Dubaiweek.ae, it means working with an editorial team I have immense amounts of respect for, learning the craft of journalism the right way and being part of a parent organisation, One CMG that cares about its employees and is expanding further every day,” says Miles.

House of Comms makes new appointment

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Dubai-based integrated communications agency, House of Comms has appointed Hossam Sultan to the role of Senior Social Media Manager. With over six years of dedicated social media experience, Hossam previously worked with more than 35 regional and global clients, including GoPro, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, L’Oreal, Dubai Tourism and Nakheel. In his new role, he will be will be responsible for developing creative solutions for the agency’s client social media platforms and producing data-driven insights.

“It’s impressive to witness the rapid growth of House of Comms and its capacity to compete with global giants that have been in the industry for years,” says Hossam. “It is a true testament to the hard work, passion and creativity of the team here. I’m really looking forward to this exciting new chapter in my career and growing within the agency!”

TishTash appoints new Senior Account Manager

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UAE-based marketing and PR agency, TishTash has appointed Rebecca Munns to the role of Senior Account Manager. Rebecca boasts more than nine years of experience in PR and marketing in the UK as well as the UAE, most recently as Communications Specialist with University of Wollongong in Dubai. In her new role, she will head the newly launched children and family division, TishTash Tots, and work with several of its family-focused brands such as Waterwipes, ClevaMama and Kippins.

“As a mum of a daughter who was born in Dubai, I have first-hand knowledge of the huge potential of the children and family arena in the region and I am delighted to be using my professional experience to cater exclusively to this market,” says Rebecca. “I am looking forward to working with the team at TishTash to build a division which offers a unique combination of strategic thinking along with specialist industry knowledge and expertise across the entire ecosystem of print and online media.”

Grayling Welcomes New Account Director

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Global communications firm, Grayling UAE, has appointed Lauren Ramey to the role of Account Director. With over five years of experience in strategic communications planning, international media relations and issues management, Lauren previously worked as Director of Communications Planning in the Office of the Premier of Ontario in Canada before moving to the GCC and most recently worked as the Communications Advisor to the Ministry of Finance in Saudi Arabia. In her new role, she will work towards delivering strong guidance to the clientele of Grayling across the Middle East.

“With Grayling, I share a real passion for inventive and integrated communications solutions, which have a long-lasting positive impact on organisational goals,” says Lauren. “I look forward to working closely with this dynamic team to realise our passion through delivering strategic counsel and powerful content to the firm’s impressive and growing client list across the region.”

Motivate Publishing welcomes Tamara Djorem

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Motivate Publishing has appointed Tamara Djorem to the role of Senior Sales Manager for good magazine. Tamara brings with her five years of sales experience haven most recently worked with ITP Media Group as Sales Manager for it’s consumer magazines OK! Middle East and Ahlan!. In her new role, she will be responsible for driving sales for good magazine and executing bespoke events for its clients across the region.

“I am thrilled to be part of Motivate Publishing and really look forward to working with such a dynamic team and developing new ideas and possibilities,” says Tamara.

New Group CEO at Grey MENA

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Global communications agency, Grey Group has appointed Kamil Kuran to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer of Grey MENA. With a wealth of experience in the advertising industry, Kamil previously worked with Leo Burnett MENA, having joined since 1998 as Regional Planning Director – MENA and most recently holding the role of Regional Planning Managing Director – Levant, where he was responsible for the planning, function and lead on major client accounts as well as taking on the lead for regional training. In his new role, he will report to the Chairman and CEO of Grey Group Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Nirvik Singh and oversee all of Grey’s operations across the MENA region.

“Grey has built a great reputation over the years and I am looking forward to joining the network at an exciting time as it happens to be Grey’s centenary year too,” says Kamil. “The region has a lot of potential and we have plans to make a genuine difference here. Plans that will not only give Grey a bigger footprint in the region, but will also give our clients a creative edge and significantly more offerings.”