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Omnicom Media MENA expands Wissam Najjar’s role to CCO, introduces new operating model

Anup Oommen — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:40:26 +0000

As clients demand great accountability and stronger business results from media investment, Omnicom Media MENA, an Omnicom connected capability, is evolving its operating model as part of a wider global transformation across Omnicom Media. As part of this evolution, Wissam Najjar’s remit has expanded from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Commercial Officer, Omnicom Media MENA, […]

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MMG Group reveals strategic expansion across creative services, artist representation

Anup Oommen — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:35:09 +0000

MMG Group has revealed a major evolution in its business model. Through its two core divisions, MMG Art Production and MMG Artists, the company is strengthening its integrated creative, marketing, production and talent representation capabilities to better serve premium brands, artists, and creative partners across the UAE, GCC, and Europe. As part of this evolution, […]

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9Yards Holding appoints Hussam Almulhem as Group CEO

Shantelle Nagarajan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 11:45:27 +0000

9Yards has appointed Hussam Almulhem as Group CEO of its newly established holding group. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the Group’s evolution, reinforcing its commitment to growth, innovation, and leadership across the marketing communications, media, and strategic advisory sectors. With more than three decades of strategic leadership and corporate growth experience in the UAE […]

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Brand experience agency Collaborate appoints Gregory Mardikian as GM

Shantelle Nagarajan — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:24:05 +0000

Collaborate, an independent brand experience agency, has appointed Gregory Mardikian as General Manager to accelerate its growth across the Middle East and Africa. With a career built at the intersection of brands, culture and experience, spanning brand experience, marketing, communications and business transformation, the agency claims Mardikian brings strategic leadership, commercial acumen and hands-on delivery […]

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Dani Richa steps back to Non-Executive Chairman role at IMPACT BBDO

Anup Oommen — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 07:00:33 +0000

Dani Richa will transition to Non-Executive Chairman from his previous role as Group Chairman and CEO of IMPACT BBDO, supporting the agency’s long-term strategic direction and continuing to champion its creative legacy across the region. As part of this transition, IMPACT BBDO will align more closely with Omnicom Advertising’s connected regional and global structure, giving clients […]

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Burson appoints Jonty Summers as Head of Corporate Affairs in Dubai

Anup Oommen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:16:44 +0000

Burson, a global communications agency purpose-built to create value for its clients through reputation, has revealed that Jonty Summers will join the agency as Head of Corporate Affairs in Dubai at the end of June. “We are thrilled to welcome a leader of Jonty’s caliber to our team,” said Fouad Bou Mansour, CEO, MENAT, Burson. […]

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We Are Social promotes Aurelien Fonteneau to MD in Dubai

Anup Oommen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:49:09 +0000

We Are Social, a global socially-led creative agency, has promoted Aurelien Fonteneau to the role of Managing Director of its Dubai office. In his new remit, Fonteneau will focus on developing the agency’s client base across the Middle East and Africa (MEA), helping brands shift from traditional to social-first marketing models. He will leverage We […]

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HAVAS Middle East appoints Dejan Kutnjak as Global Account Director for Emirates

Anup Oommen — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:21:34 +0000

HAVAS Middle East has appointed Dejan Kutnjak as Global Account Director for Emirates, strengthening its global leadership team even as the agency continues to build a more integrated, data-led and future-facing model for one of the world’s most iconic airline brands. In his new role, Kutnjak will lead the global Emirates account across more than 70 markets, […]

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Shangri-La Jeddah appoints Lina Khan as Director of Marketing and Communications

Anup Oommen — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 06:05:16 +0000

Shangri-La Jeddah has appointed Lina Khan as Director of Marketing and Communications. In her new role, Khan will lead the hotel’s marketing, communications, public relations and brand strategy, supporting Shangri-La Jeddah’s continued growth as one of Jeddah’s leading luxury destinations. Originally from Jeddah, Khan brings a strong background across luxury hospitality, corporate communications, brand management, […]

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ArtKōrero adds three leaders to its advisory board

Shantelle Nagarajan — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:30:15 +0000

ArtKōrero, an art consultancy based in London and Dubai, has appointed Dr. Virna Ramazzini, Brittney McDonald, and Claudia Sidoli to its advisory board. The appointments bring the consultancy international and regional experience from Disneyland, ACCOR, HAVAS, FNDR and more. They join existing Founder Chimere Cissé and a team of art advisors and contributors, as the […]

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