{"id":5312,"date":"2024-11-15T16:37:37","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:37:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=5312"},"modified":"2024-11-15T16:37:37","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T14:37:37","slug":"columna-media-consultancy-launches-strategic-communications-operations-in-the-uae","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sahfy.net\/news\/?p=5312&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"\u201cColumna Media Consultancy\u201d Launches Strategic Communications Operations in the UAE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>Columna Media Consultancy has officially commenced its operations in the United Arab Emirates, offering strategic advisory and digital communications services across the Middle East region.<\/div>\n<div>With a focus on establishing a diverse portfolio of clients across various industries within government, corporate and private sectors, the company&#8217;s mission is to provide innovative, digital services that contribute to strengthening the profile and reputation of leading brands in the UAE and the wider region.<\/div>\n<div>Columna offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet client needs, through execution of creative campaigns and implementation of social and online media strategies in line with the highest global standards and practices. The company\u2019s services span strategy development, crisis communications planning, spokespersons coaching and training, content creation as well as digital, creative and social media management.<\/div>\n<div>Additionally, Columna provides technical services, including design and production, event support, thought leadership programme development and issues monitoring.<\/div>\n<div>Samir Hammad, Founder and CEO of Columna Media Consultancy, stated, \u201cThe UAE\u2019s rapid growth and development provides an ideal opportunity to establish a new, independent communications consultancy, headquartered in the UAE\u2019s capital. At Columna, we aim to provide a new customised, tailored approach to strategic communications, with the capabilities to support a wide range of organisations across many industries and verticals. We will be a partner that understands the evolving needs of our clients and provide services that create positive business impact, whilst strengthening reputation.\u201d<\/div>\n<div>Columna\u2019s leadership brings more than 20 years of experience in managing strategies and integrated communications campaigns across many sectors including energy, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, aerospace, business and financial services. In addition, Columna\u2019s leadership is actively supporting industry associations and contributing to initiatives aimed at creating a better future and addressing the challenges faced by professionals. 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