Publicis Groupe announced today its acquisition of Flip Media, a leading digital agency in the Middle East. The agency will be folded into Leo Burnett Worldwide and will retain its name.Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Dubai (UAE), Flip Media has more than 100 employees across the Middle East and India, and has worked with some of the region's most well-known brands. The agency provides end-to-end digital solutions, including strategy, design and production, content and delivery, and technology across all platforms. In the years since its inception, Flip has been recognized across the region for its award-winning creative and pioneering technology. Its founders, Martin Diessner and Dinesh Lalvani, will continue to be involved as non-executive directors with Flip and Yousef Tuqan will remain CEO reporting into Leo Burnett’s Middle East North Africa CEO, Raja Trad.

The Amandla Forum, a training and knowledge-training, is having its first session at the Dead Sea on May 5-6, 2010.

Flip Media, one of the region's largest interactive agencies, has launched an exciting new iPhone application for movie-goers in the Middle East.

The Marketing Team at Knowledge Oasis (KOM), the Rusayl-based Technology Park, suggests the global move to digital means that more Omani businesses and government organizations will be going online to communicate their offer live.

Flip Media, the largest interactive agency in the Middle East, announced the launch of their ninth office worldwide, in the UAE's capital, Abu Dhabi. The new office has set the tone for a year of expansion and growth for the company.