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Omnia makes new appointments 

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UAE-based digital agency, Omnia has made structural changes to its team as a part of their expansion plans. Aurélie Fornara-Baurain has been appointed to the role of Senior Digital Project Manager. With over ten years of experience in media, Aurélie has worked across a variety of sectors including automotive and technology accounts and will now be responsible for managing a number of high-profile digital transformation projects.

Ed Dickson has been promoted to the role of Creative Director. Ed most recently worked with Omnia as Associate Creative Director where he worked across a variety of clients and delivered award-winning work. In his new role, he will be responsible for ensuring Omnia’s creative output is of the highest standards and recruiting new international creative talent.

Omnia will also see the promotion of Ashling O’Leary to the role of Client Services Director, having most recently held the role of Group Account Director where she led client services and built relationships with the agency’s portfolio of clients. In her new role, she will ensure the quality management of each account and will be responsible for the agency’s client services team.

“Our people are central to everything we do at Omnia and something that we feel is apparent through the strong partnerships we build with our clients,” says Steve Haysom, CEO, Omnia. “We are extremely proud to recognise both Ed and Ashling for their achievements and contribution to our business and by virtue, our clients, and to also welcome Aurélie to the team. Attracting, fostering and developing the best talent in the industry has always been a priority for Omnia – something that will only grow in importance for us as we expand further afield across the region.”

Publinet makes new appointment 

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Dubai-based communication consultancy, Publinet has promoted Jamal Iqbal to the role of Executive Creative Director. With 19 years of experience in the communication industry, Jamal previously worked with Spark Middle East as Associate Creative Director and most recently with Publinet as Director of Innovation. In his new role, he will establish creative new-age tactics and concepts across Publinet’s companies.

“I have dedicated my career to Publinet for the best part of a decade, and going forward I will continue to work towards keeping us at the forefront of our industry by focusing on the future, which I believe lies in strategic creativity, bold innovation, pioneering new-age tactics and achieving unprecedented levels of consumer engagement,” says Jamal. “As Executive Creative Director for the group, I will continue to instil our teams with the confidence to envision the impossible and bring it to life for our clients.”

Edelman DABO makes new appointment

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Edelman DABO has appointed Kathleen Burbridge to the role of Senior Account Manager. With a wealth of experience in PR, Kathleen previously worked with Edelman DABO as Account Manager and most recently at Seven Media as Account Director. In her new role, she will focus on handling BMW Middle East and the importers for both BMW and MINI across the region.

“I’m excited to be back at Edelman DABO to not only work on BMW Group Middle East, but several other clients and to continue to grow my skillset in a changing communications landscape through the training and resources that Edelman provides,” says Kathleen.

 

House of Comms promotes Jessica Croucher

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Integrated communications agency, House of Comms has promoted Senior Account Manager Jessica Croucher to the role of Account Director. With a wealth of experience in communications, Jessica previously worked at TBWA in the UK as Account Manager where she handled brands such as Nissan and Pictet while managing digital, social, radio and print campaigns. In her new role, she will help bring dynamic creative optimisation to the Middle East market and respond to clients’ needs.

“I am so thrilled with the promotion and excited to be with this fast-paced agency as it continues on this amazing trajectory of growth,” says Jessica. “House of Comms offers a truly integrated solution to marketing and I couldn’t be happier to bring my skills to the table and make magic happen for our clients.”

Motivate Publishing hires Tom Bushell

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Motivate Publishing has appointed Tom Bushell to the role of Online Features Editor – Video. With a wealth of experience in presenting and reporting, Tom previously worked with Dubai 92 and most recently, as a freelancer for CNN and BT Sport in the UK. In his new role, Tom will be fronting digital content and story telling.

“I’m delighted to have returned to Dubai, a city I have called home for much of the last 10 years,” says Tom. “Motivate Publishing is an iconic feature of the media landscape in the city and the opportunity to join the team and tell great video stories was something I found very difficult to turn away from.”

 

POP Communications makes new appointment

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Dubai-based public relations and influencer marketing agency, POP Communications has appointed Collen Dumani-Mlalazi to the role of Visual Artist. As a recent graduate from Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus, Collen most recently worked as a freelance graphic designer and videographer. In his new role, he will balance events and office related tasks while applying his knowledge in the arts to all projects.

“In life I have learnt how to chase my dreams, and it’s amazing when you meet people who encourage you to bring your ideas to reality,” says Collen. “I could not have imagined a better welcome to Dubai.”

 

New Editor-in-Chief at Motoraty

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Online automotive magazine, Motoraty.com has appointed Ahmad Al-Nashash to the role of Editor-in-Chief. With over six years of experience in the automotive media and PR industry, Ahmad previously worked with various online platforms catering to the automotive industry including Yallamotor.com, DriveArabia.com and most recently Petrolheadarabia.com. In his new role, Ahmad will be responsible for creating engaging and creative automotive content covering all key happenings in the industry across the UAE, while building the platform to make it a one-stop-shop for all things automotive.

“As someone that has racing fuel running through his veins, I am confident that Motoraty.com will be a force to be reckoned with, especially with the support of the hard-working team,” says Ahmad.

Johny Giacaman, Motoraty.com Founder and CEO continues, “We are happy to have Ahmad on-board – with the current state of the Automotive industry it is important to have some new blood in a leadership role to really make an impact as a publication.”

New Deputy Editor at A&E Magazine

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Lindsay Judge has joined fashion and lifestyle title A&E Magazine as Deputy Editor. Having previously worked as Fashion & Beauty Editor at Gulf News since November 2014, and as Fashion & Beauty Editor at Ahlan! Magazine, part of ITP Publishing before that, Lindsay brings a wealth of experience. Lindsay will work alongside Editor-in-Chief Lara Mansour Sawaya compiling features and fashion shoots for the monthly title.

“I’m so excited to be joining the A&E team and really excited to pursue my career further into the world of luxury fashion,” says Lindsay. “I look forward to being part of putting together this beautiful magazine each month.”

Mariam Al Rousan joins Socialize 

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Socialize has appointed Mariam Al Rousan to the role of Account Director. With more than eight years of experience in marketing in North America, Mariam most recently worked with Alsayegh Media. In her new role, Mariam will be focused on driving the charge for new business opportunities and handling accounts for the agency.

“I’m so happy to have joined Socialize, a pioneer in its field,” says Mariam. “I can’t wait to sink my teeth into the amazing list of clients that make up the Socialize portfolio. I’m looking forward to lots of agency wins and creating some brilliant campaigns.”

Quill Communications makes new promotion

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Dubai-based marketing agency, Quill Communications has promoted Rabih Saab to the role of Head of PR. With a wealth of experience in the PR industry, Rabih most recently held the role of PR Account Manager at Quill Communications, where he lead PR strategies, identified new business opportunities and generated business development leads for the agency. In his new role, he will set objectives and monitor the PR team while influencing media coverage and cultivating relationships with media professionals.

“I feel very blessed and grateful to be leading an amazing team,” says Rabih. “For me, I believe success comes from a team, not from one person. I wish that my journey will generate more success and achievement to the company and to my career experience.”