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Celebrating excellence. Inspiring the next generation. Raising the standard for communications. The 2026 MEPRA Awards celebrate outstanding communications work, showcasing its power to build trust, strengthen understanding and inspire the next generation of industry leaders. As we celebrate 25 years of MEPRA, Gold Sponsor Mubadala reflects on the Awards’ role in championing outstanding work and inspiring future industry leaders. Seats are limited, book your tickets today 🎟️ bit.ly/MEPRAAwards2026 #MEPRAAwards #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MiddleEastPR

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣 #mepramember SEC Newgate has appointed John Hobday as the new CEO of SEC Newgate Middle East, with operations in Dubai and Riyadh. John Hobday brings more than 25 years' experience in financial communications and corporate affairs advising global corporations, Middle East institutions, investors and key regional players across all GCC markets. 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. #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRA #MiddleEastPR

📢 Important Announcement: MEPRA Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) We invite our MEPRA members to join us for our upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) on Thursday, 10 December 2026. This important session will cover key organizational updates for our community, including: 🔹 Proposed governance updates to support our future growth 🔹 Introduction and review of the new MEPRA Charter 🔹 Official updates regarding our Board members 📅 Key Dates to Remember: Meeting Papers Issued: 26 November 2026 EGM Date: 10 December 2026 Register via the link 🔗 mepra.org/events The deadline to register is 23 November. #MEPRA #PRCommunity #Communications #Governance #EGM2026

📣 INDUSTRY EVENT 📣 #mepramember CARMA is bringing a hands-on Market Research Workshop series to the region, on how to connect market research with PR measurement to demonstrate reputation impact. Most comms and PR teams can show coverage numbers but struggle to prove that their work moved reputation, and they don’t know which research to commission to prove it. These sessions show them how to connect market research with PR measurement to demonstrate reputation impact. In one session you’ll learn how to: ✔Set objectives tied to business goals ✔ Choose research that proves reputation impact ✔ Get the evidence you need on a realistic budget 📅 When: 5 Nov Abu Dhabi · 11 Nov Riyadh (online) · 18 Nov Doha · 23 Nov Muscat 🗣 English in the UAE and Doha, Arabic in Riyadh and Muscat 🎟 Free to attend, registration required: bit.ly/CARMA-WorkshopSeries #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRA #MiddleEastPR

One flag. A shared sense of pride. 🇦🇪 This UAE Flag Day, MEPRA celebrates the unity, and spirit of a nation that brings people and communities together. As we raise the flag, we honour the values it represents and the shared commitment to shaping the UAE’s future. #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRA #MiddleEastPR

MEPRA Academy: The Need for Modern Media Literacy 🎓 We live in an attention economy where every platform, algorithm and creator is competing for our time. As audiences consume more content than ever before, attention spans are shrinking, misinformation is spreading faster, and younger generations are growing up in digital environments that profoundly shape their beliefs, behaviours and wellbeing. Join Heena Mak, Group Head of Strategy at SOCIALEYEZ, for a session that explores why media literacy is no longer just a consumer skill but a marketing responsibility. It challenges marketers to think beyond clicks, views and engagement, asking how the content we create influences attention, trust, critical thinking and society at large. Key session takeaways: ✔ AI and Digital Media: How AI is transforming content creation, discovery, and consumption. ✔ Algorithm Awareness: Understand how social platforms shape attention and influence. ✔ Critical Thinking: Question the content, narratives, and information we consume. ✔ Digital Vigilance: Recognise misinformation, bias, and misleading narratives online. ✔ Responsible AI Use: Balance AI capabilities with human judgement and accountability. 📅 When: 18 November 2026 🕒 Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM GST 💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom Platform Open to MEPRA members & non-members. Register now 🔗 mepra.org/events #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #mepraacademy #MiddleEastPR #morewithmepra

Join the MEPRA Youth Board for the third episode of the series, Time Machine: PR Edition - Hospitality & Tourism Edition, where we’ll explore communications in the sector with Gehan Sidky, MEPRA Strategy Board Member and Head of PR & Communications at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). 📅 When: 12 November 2026 🕒 Time: 4:30–5:30 PM GST 💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom The session will be hosted by Alexandra Richards, MEPRA Youth Board Member and Associate Account Director and Head of Atelier Division at Gambit Communications. Open to MEPRA members and non-members. Register now 🔗 mepra.org/events #MEPRA #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAYouthBoard#MiddleEastPR #Communications

Thank you to our 2026 MEPRA Awards Young Communicator of the Year judges. We appreciate the time you dedicated to reviewing this year’s finalists. Stay tuned to find out who will be named this year’s Young Communicator of the Year. The winner will be revealed during our black-tie gala ceremony on 26 November at Atlantis, The Palm, Dubai 🏆 Best of luck to all the finalists! Make sure to book your tickets now 🎟️ bit.ly/MEPRAAwards2026 #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAAwards #PRawards #MiddleEastPR

Sometimes, the best part of making coffee isn’t even the coffee itself, but the few minutes of peace before a busy day begins. In this edition of the MEPRA Youth Board Spotlight Series, Yara Hamdan, Youth Board Vice-President and Communications Consultant at Disney+, shares the simple ritual that helps her start the day. What’s your “coffee”? Tell us in the comments. 💬 #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #meprayouthboard #YoungCommunicator #MiddleEastPR #Communications

Your team. Your industry. Your next big night out. 🏆✨ Join us for the 2026 MEPRA Awards on 26 November, as we celebrate outstanding communications work across the region and 25 years of MEPRA. Seats are limited, gather your teams and book your seats today. We’ll see you there! 🎟️ bit.ly/MEPRAAwards2026 #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAAwards #PRawards #MiddleEastPR

تم تأجيل مجلس مبرة القيادي في السعودية، وسيُعقد الآن في الرياض يوم ٢ ديسمبر ٢٠٢٦. وتتواصل الاستعدادات لتنظيم هذا الملتقى الذي يجمع نخبة من قيادات وخبراء الاتصال في المملكة والمنطقة، لتبادل الرؤى والخبرات ومناقشة دور التواصل الاستراتيجي في دعم مسيرة التحول التي تشهدها المملكة وتعزيز الثقة وتحقيق الأثر المستدام. نتقدّم بخالص الشكر لشريكنا الاستراتيجي شركة #غازكو_القابضة، الشريك الذهبي للرؤى والتحليلات كارما، والشريك الذهبي الاتصال المؤثر، وشريك الضيافة فندق مداريم، والناقل الجوي الرسمي طيران ناس، وشركائنا الداعمين A2Z Media Group وجمار للعلاقات العامة والتواصل، لدعمهم المستمر لمبرة ومجتمعنا وصناعة التواصل بوجه عام نتطلع إلى الترحيب بمتحدثينا وشركائنا وضيوفنا في الرياض يوم ٢ ديسمبر سجل الان 🔗 bit.ly/2026MEPRAKSALeadershi… #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAMajlis #MEPRALeadershipMajlis #Riyadh

The MEPRA KSA Leadership Majlis has been postponed and will now take place in Riyadh on 2 December 2026. Preparations continue for this important gathering, which will bring together leading communication professionals and experts from across Saudi Arabia and the wider region to exchange insights and experiences, and explore the role of strategic communication in supporting the Kingdom’s transformation, building trust, and creating lasting impact. We are grateful to our Strategic Partner and Headline Sponsor GASCO Holding, Gold Insights Partner CARMA, Gold Partner Influential Communication, Official Airline Carrier flynas, Venue Partner Madareem Hotel, and Supporting Partners A2Z Media Group and Jummar PR for their continued support and understanding. Register to secure your spot 🔗 bit.ly/2026MEPRAKSALeadershi… #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAMajlis #MEPRALeadershipMajlis #Riyadh

How is the communications industry approaching Q4? The #MEPRA Q4 2026 Industry Pulse points to cautious optimism, with 62.5% reporting a positive outlook despite slower client decisions and continued budget pressures. The findings offer insights into business confidence, client behaviour and hiring priorities as we approach the end of the year. Read more 🔗 news.mepra.org 🗞️ #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MiddleEastPR

📣 INDUSTRY NEWS 📣 #mepramember The Romans has launched its dedicated Sports & Entertainment division in MENA, with Sam Buckett appointed Managing Director. The launch marks the regional expansion of one of The Romans' most successful global offerings, bringing a decade of earned-first, fan-centric creativity to one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment markets. 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. #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRA #MiddleEastPR

📣 INDUSTRY TALKS 📣 #mepramember NorthStar Insights’ latest report, Earning the Market’s Trust: How Communication Strategies Are Shaping Modern IPO Success, explores how companies are communicating with increasingly diverse investor audiences across North America, North Africa, East Asia, India and the GCC. The report examines how investor profiles, communication channels, regulatory environments and market expectations shape IPO communications, and why companies need to maintain a clear and credible investment story while adapting how they communicate across different markets. Read the full report in the link 🔗 news.mepra.org 🗞️ #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MiddleEastPR #Comunications

Join the MEPRA Youth Board for the third episode of the series, Time Machine: PR Edition - Hospitality & Tourism Edition, where we’ll explore communications in the sector with Gehan Sidky, MEPRA Strategy Board Member and Head of PR & Communications at Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA). 📅 When: 12 November 2026 🕒 Time: 4:30–5:30 PM GST 💻 Where: Virtual via Zoom The session will be hosted by Alexandra Richards, MEPRA Youth Board Member and Associate Account Director and Head of Atelier Division at Gambit Communications. Open to MEPRA members and non-members. Register now 🔗 mepra.org/events #MEPRA #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAYouthBoard #MiddleEastPR #Communications

يسرنا الإعلان عن نخبة جديدة من المتحدثين الذين ينضمون إلى مجلس مبرة للقيادة في المملكة العربية السعودية 2026. 🔹سارة مزيد التويجري، مستشارة التواصل المؤسسي والتسويق 🔹تركي الطعيمي، رئيس قطاع التواصل المؤسسي في هيئة تطوير بوابة الدرعية كن جزءًا من هذا الحوار المهني وبادر بالتسجيل الآن لضمان مقعدك 🔗 bit.ly/2026MEPRAKSALeadershi… نتقدّم بخالص الشكر لشريكنا الاستراتيجي شركة #غازكو_القابضة، الشريك الذهبي للرؤى والتحليلات كارما، والشريك الذهبي الاتصال المؤثر، وشريك الضيافة فندق مداريم، والناقل الجوي الرسمي طيران ناس، وشركائنا الداعمين A2Z Media Group وجمار للعلاقات العامة والتواصل، لدعمهم المستمر لمبرة ومجتمعنا وصناعة التواصل بوجه عام. #MEPRA25 #MEPRAat25 #MEPRAMajlis #MEPRALeadershipMajlis #Riyadh