The International Advertising Association's (IAA) UAE Chapter announced the newly appointed board of directors, 2010-2012. The new board is comprised of regional professionals with a diverse range of experience across the marketing communications industry, assumed their positions effective immediately and has elected Dr. Lance de Masi, President of the American University in Dubai, as the President of the IAA UAE Chapter. Dr. de Masi will assume the position for a second term. Mr. Nassib Boueri, Chief Executive Officer (MENA) of Y&R/Wunderman was re-elected Vice President of the Board, also for a second term.

"There is a significant body of work to progress, and I welcome this additional term and the impetus of the new board members to further consolidate our activities," said Dr. Lance de Masi, President of the IAA UAE Chapter.

"The UAE Chapter's future agenda is ambitious and with the combined talents of our new board members, the UAE Chapter will continue to deliver on its core objectives: to be industry advocates; provide guidance on best practice; foster talent and education; and deliver meaningful membership benefits," concluded Dr. de Masi.

Ramzi Raad, the founder & CEO of TBWA\RAAD Middle East and a key figure in the Middle East and North African advertising industry, has been honoured the prestigious 2010 Dubai Lynx Advertising Person of the Year Award at the 3rd Dubai International Advertising Festival. Ramzi Raad will be honoured during the Dubai Lynx Awards Ceremony and Dinner to be held on 17 March at The Palladium in Dubai.

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An advertising award ceremony celebrating the kingdom's creativity and talent has been held on Saturday, October 3rd at the Four Seasons Hotel, acheiving a great success in highlighting the importance of creativity and innovation in the country amidst the current economic recession.

With 23 different participating agencies, the ceremony witnessed winners receive gold, silver and bronze awards in 62 categories covering TV, radio, BTL, ambient, best-use of media and press.

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The IAA Kuwait chapter members elected a new board of directors as follows: Danial Younes Bolous– President, Osama Abdullah– Vice President, Louai Alasfahani– Secretary General, Michel Barakat – Treasurer, Bassam Ghorayeb– Member, Saeed Zain-El-Din– Member, Farid Saloom– Member.

More than 90% of the current members of the IAA Kuwait Chapter attended the elections process which was conducted in a highly professional manner fuelled with the spirit of mutual cooperation and understanding as the previous board congratulated the new board, wished them success at their mission and agreed to work with them hand in hand to achieve the objectives of the Kuwait IAA Chapter which is operating under the umbrella of Kuwait Journalist Society

The IAA - International Advertising Association was first established in New York back in 1938; today has more than 76 active chapters worldwide comprising of professionals from the agency, media and client sides of the industry.