PEPR Agency has appointed Abbey Sands as its new Media Director. She made the move after more than eight years at travel marketing communications agency, GTI Tourism, most recently as General Manager. 

Abbey began her agency experience at FORWARD Agency back in 2013. 

Folgate Advisors has launched a Middle East practice in Riyadh, providing strategic communications counsel and advising clients on business strategy and international communications.

The new practice aims to cater to government and corporate clients in the GCC seeking to engage international audiences, as well as international communications agencies, holding groups, investment funds, and businesses looking to invest, establish, or scale operations in the region.

The Middle East business is led by Principals Peter Thomas and Robert Hanvik in Riyadh, Christophe Ginisty in Bahrain, and Farzana Baduel and David Gallagher in London. The leadership team is supported by a network of more than fifty senior specialists and corporate partners globally. 

Mithras Partners, a partner-led strategic advisory firm, has officially launched, offering corporate and financial communications support across key markets including Dubai, London, and Frankfurt.

The firm is led by industry veterans Gregor Riemann, Co‑Founder and Managing Partner; Roland Leithäuser, Co‑Founder and Managing Partner; Kai Mertz, Managing Partner; and Alexander Doll, Chairman. They work with a team of advisors across the EMEA region to support client engagements.