TBWA\RAAD has appointed Salwa Elmeniawy as Chief Finance Officer (CFO), effective immediately. Elmeniawy, previously serving as Finance Director, will succeed outgoing CFO Ralph Khoury, who has been named CFO for Nissan United in the AMIEO region. In her new role, Elmeniawy will assume responsibility for overseeing TBWA\RAAD's financial operations throughout...
SOCIALEYEZ, the Dubai-based digital agency, has elevated Alaa Abdulrazek to the role of Head of Operations, effective 1st May 2023. Alaa Abdulrazek has been an invaluable asset to SOCIALEYEZ for an impressive 12 years, during which "her dedication, leadership, and unwavering commitment" have propelled her to move upwards and onwards. She...
Snap Inc. has unveiled a suite of new safeguards to further protect 13-to-17-year-old Snapchatters against potential online harms. These safeguards, which will begin to roll out in the coming weeks, are designed to protect youth from being contacted by people they may not know in real life, provide a more...
Horizon Holdings has appointed Stephen Worsley as regional Managing Director of GolinMENA public relations. Stephen brings more than 26 years of experience as a senior communications professional in the Middle East, delivering impactful communications strategies and campaigns on behalf of multinational companies, government agencies and regional business groups. Stephen...
Calling out design aficionados for a one-of-a-kind opportunity powered by Garnier Green and Snap Inc. Snapchatters now have a chance to inspire the design of the next Garnier Tote and create for a noble cause while at it. Set to run till September 27, the Shop Greener, because Saudi Deserves...
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) has signed up its 200th member and first company from Kazakhstan, with the enrolment of Citix, a major OOH service provider/supplier. The company is an innovative technology developer at the intersection of Smart Cities and AdTech, creating smartboards – smart street gadgets that provide...
Dany Azzi joins The Network Communication Group as Executive Creative Director (ECD) and a new member of the Group’s board. Dany is a senior creative leader with over 23 years of experience working around the Middle East and GCC with leading multinational networks such as FP7McCann, DDB, Memac Ogilvy and...
The Dubai Business Women Council (DBWC) is a launching a groundbreaking initiative titled "Industry Insight", an event that marks a remarkable stride forward in bolstering support for female entrepreneurs and business women across the emirate. On September 12, the inaugural session kicks off with an immersive exploration into the realms of...
Zoom Video Communications, Inc. announced that Zoom AI Companion (formerly Zoom IQ), the company’s generative AI digital assistant, is now included at no additional cost with the paid services in their Zoom user accounts. Generative AI is poised to revolutionise the Middle East's business landscape, with GCC countries set to benefit up to...
Following establishing offices in the USA, Hong Kong, Moldova and Dubai, the US-headquartered ‘Reputation House’ has announced its plans to enter the Saudi market by mid-2024. The firm made this announcement while speaking at the Digital Marketing Zone at Seamless event in Saudi Arabia. Nikita Prokhorov, Co-Founder and Executive Director...
Theatre of Digital Art (TODA), the UAE's pioneering 360° art hub, in collaboration with 3IXAM Software, announces an Open Call for Digital Creators. Known for curating over 100 events and exhibitions that seamlessly blend cutting-edge technology with global creative expressions, TODA is on a mission to further enrich the cultural...
Kia Middle East and Africa appoints two new Vice Presidents, effective from September 2023. Yaser Shabsogh assumes the role of VP, Commercial Operations, and Ahmed Soudodi takes on the position of VP, Product Marketing. Yaser Shabsogh brings extensive industry and automotive experience to his new role. Having previously held...
The World Out of Home Organization (WOO) is holding its second APAC regional forum in November later this year. The Forum will be held in Bali, Indonesia from November 1-3 at the Conrad Bali Hilton. The first APAC Regional Forum, with over 200 delegates, was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia,...
MBC GROUP, the renowned media company in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has successfully renewed its content licensing deal with Paramount Global Content Distribution, extending the collaboration of Nickelodeon titles for a further three years. This renewal strenghtens MBC GROUP’s commitment to providing high-quality children’s entertainment across multiple...
The IAA Lebanon chapter has announced the launch of the IAA Lebanon Hall of Fame—an initiative designed to recognize, honor and celebrate the most accomplished and legendary Lebanese advertising figures who had a significant pioneering and leading role in the development of the advertising and media industry in Lebanon or...
