Middle East Public Relations Association

Middle East Public Relations Association MEPRA is the unique voice of the PR profession in the Middle East. We are committed to setting standa

MEPRA is pleased to welcome two new members to its Strategy Board.Mohamed Yousef, Managing Director at Jummar PR & Commu...
03/09/2026

MEPRA is pleased to welcome two new members to its Strategy Board.

Mohamed Yousef, Managing Director at Jummar PR & Communications, and Hilke Steenkamp, Assistant Professor at Zayed University, bring valuable perspectives from both industry and academia, strengthening the Board’s expertise and understanding of the region’s evolving communications landscape.

We look forward to their contributions as we continue advancing MEPRA’s mission for the region’s PR and communications industry.

Time Machine: PR Edition - Retail & FashionOn the first episode of "Time Machine: PR Edition", tackling the Retail and F...
03/09/2026

Time Machine: PR Edition - Retail & Fashion
On the first episode of "Time Machine: PR Edition", tackling the Retail and Fashion industry, we're rewinding the clock with Lynn Al Khatib, Member of the MEPRA Strategy Board and VP Brand & Communications at Chalhoub Group, as she revisits the early days of her career and how they shaped the leader she is today.

📅 When: 23 September 2026
🕒 Time: 4:30 - 5:30 PM GST
💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom

Expect an honest look at her path, what makes the industry tick, and her advice to young professionals aspiring to join the industry.

This session will be hosted by Tania Kteily, President of the MEPRA Youth Board and Associate Director at Weber Shandwick MENAT.

Open to MEPRA members and non-members.

Register now 🔗 mepra.org/events

Only ONE week to go until the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis! On 10 September, leaders will come together in Doha fo...
03/09/2026

Only ONE week to go until the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis!

On 10 September, leaders will come together in Doha for an afternoon of insight, discussion and connection under the theme “The New Architecture of Influence.”

🗓️ 10 September 2026
📍 W Doha, Qatar

We look forward to welcoming our community to Doha for an afternoon of thought-provoking conversations, fresh perspectives and meaningful connections.

A huge thank you to our Gold Insights Partner CARMA, and to our Supporting Partners Pin&Notch, Northbourne Advisory, and A2Z Media Group for their continued commitment to advancing the communications industry in Qatar and making the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis possible.

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣  Brazen MENA has been appointed by JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai as its communications partner acros...
02/09/2026

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣
Brazen MENA has been appointed by JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai as its communications partner across the GCC.

The appointment comes as the hotel embarks on the most significant transformation in its history. The multi-phase enhancement programme will see all 1,608 rooms and suites redesigned, two executive lounges reimagined, and the hotel’s culinary offering transformed through the renovation of legacy restaurants and bars and the introduction of new homegrown F&B concepts and lifestyle experiences. The hotel will remain fully operational throughout, with further enhancements to be revealed in due course.

Read more in the link 🔗 news.mepra.org 🗞️

Are you a member with news to share? Submit it to [email protected] and let us share it with our industry community of over 40,000 professionals.

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣  Sage XP has launched Sage XP Academy, a professional development program focused on strengthening str...
02/09/2026

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣
Sage XP has launched Sage XP Academy, a professional development program focused on strengthening strategic capability in Internal Communications and Corporate Culture through practical, applied learning. Its first program, the Internal Communications & Culture Strategy Certification, begins in November 2026.

The five-week program enables participants to work with their own organisation, connecting business priorities, employee behaviour and communication to build a draft Internal Communications & Culture Strategy. The program combines live learning, practical assignments, expert feedback and 40+ reusable frameworks and templates.

Read more in the link 🔗 news.mepra.org 🗞️

Are you a member with news to share? Submit it to [email protected] and let us share it with our industry community of over 40,000 professionals.

Today is the LAST DAY to register to attend the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis!Don't miss the opportunity to join us...
01/09/2026

Today is the LAST DAY to register to attend the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis!

Don't miss the opportunity to join us for a day filled with valuable discussions and networking opportunities under the theme 'The New Architecture of Influence.'

🗓️ 10 September 2026
📍 W Doha, Doha, Qatar

Register now to secure your seat 🔗 mepra.org/events

Today, we hosted another SMIC Drop-In at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen.It was wonderful to bring our community together once ...
01/09/2026

Today, we hosted another SMIC Drop-In at Cornelia’s Craft Kitchen.

It was wonderful to bring our community together once again for an open conversation, providing a space to exchange experiences, share challenges and connect with industry peers.

Thank you to everyone who joined us!

We are pleased to announce the final two speakers joining us for the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis:🔹 Aziz Louksah –...
31/08/2026

We are pleased to announce the final two speakers joining us for the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis:

🔹 Aziz Louksah – Mangusteen Experience�
🔹 Fazeena Saleem – The Peninsula

They join an exciting line-up of leaders and experts who will bring perspectives from across communications, media and business to the Majlis, examining how influence is evolving across the region and the role our profession can play in navigating an increasingly complex and fast-changing environment.

There is just ONE DAY LEFT to register, don’t miss out and book your tickets today!

🗓️ 10 September 2026�
📍 W Doha, Doha, Qatar
�⏰ Registration closes tomorrow, 1 September

Secure your seat here 🔗 mepra.org/events

On Emirati Women’s Day, MEPRA celebrates the remarkable women whose leadership, ambition and achievements continue to sh...
28/08/2026

On Emirati Women’s Day, MEPRA celebrates the remarkable women whose leadership, ambition and achievements continue to shape the UAE and inspire future generations.

We are especially proud to recognise the Emirati women advancing the communications profession, strengthening organisations and helping shape the stories of the nation.

Happy Emirati Women’s Day!

The MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis is just two weeks away! ⏳ Under the theme “The New Architecture of Influence,” this ye...
27/08/2026

The MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis is just two weeks away! ⏳

Under the theme “The New Architecture of Influence,” this year’s Majlis will bring together leading voices from across the region to explore how AI, geopolitical change and evolving media habits are reshaping influence, trust and the role of communications.

🗓️ Date: 10 September 2026
📍 Location: W Doha, Doha, Qatar

Registration Deadline: 1 September 2026

A huge thank you to our Gold Insights Partner CARMA, and to our Supporting Partners Pin&Notch, Northbourne Advisory, and A2Z Media Group for their continued commitment to advancing the communications industry in Qatar and making the 2026 MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis possible.

Register now to secure your seat 🔗 mepra.org/events

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