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Exciting times ahead! Our OMGers are about to start their incredible journey trekking through the breathtaking landscapes of Rwanda and Uganda for our 10th-year anniversary charity challenge! 🥾🌍

Follow us for more updates and to cheer them on as they take on this amazing adventure for a great cause supporting Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

The countdown is on – just 5 days to go! Anthony Ballouz and the team are making their final preparations before heading to Rwanda next Saturday. With AED 240k raised so far for the Médecins Sans Frontières hospital and more donations coming in, they’re already making a significant impact.

Charity work has always been important to Anthony, especially after his involvement in the rehabilitation efforts following the Beirut bombing. Now, as a new dad, he’s thrilled to take on this challenge.

Let’s come together and wish the team the best of luck for the week ahead! 👏⛰️

Elie Bachaalani, Executive Director of Investments at Omnicom Media Group-Middle East North Africa, is taking on our 10th Anniversary Challenge for Good. This year, he's embarking on a journey through Uganda and Rwanda, with 23 other colleagues, trekking the stunning landscapes around Lake Bunyonyi and reaching the summit of Mount Muhabura at 4,200 meters.

Elie and the team are raising funds for Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan, a charity we've championed for years. The hospital provides critical care and rehabilitation to those affected by man-made conflicts and natural disasters across the region, reflecting our commitment to supporting many deserving communities around us.

We're happy to introduce Michael Khleif, Associate Director of Planning at PHD MENA, as a participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This will be his first charity challenge with us and we want to wish him the very best! This year, we embark on an adventurous journey through Rwanda and Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

Médecins Sans Frontières, also known as Doctors Without Borders, depends on donations to sustain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan. This hospital delivers vital care to victims of conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from areas including Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and more receive thorough physical and psychological rehabilitation. Additionally, our trekking team will visit Youth Spaces, an NGO dedicated to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

As the summer heat in Dubai gets more intense, we want to give a shout-out to our hardworking delivery drivers. They keep us fed and the city going, even in this sweltering weather. To show our appreciation, we've stocked our reception fridge with cold drinks just for them. 🥤❄️

We're happy to introduce Claudia Al Moundalak, Associate Planning Director at PHD MENA, as a participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This will be her second challenge after the Salkantay trail to Machu Picchu. This year, we embark on an adventurous journey through Rwanda and Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to maintain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan. This facility provides essential care to victims of human conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from regions such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond receive comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Our trekking team will also visit Youth Spaces, an NGO committed to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

By supporting Claudia and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back. Tap the link below to donate:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-84692

We're happy to introduce Abner Lobo, Social Media Manager at PHD Media MENA, as a participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This will be her third challenge after traversing the Salkantay trail in Machu Picchu (2021) and cycling through the Eastern Emirates (2020). This year, we are embarking on an adventurous journey through Rwanda and Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to maintain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan. This facility provides essential care to victims of both human conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from regions such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond receive comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Additionally, our trekking team will visit Youth Spaces, an NGO committed to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

By supporting Abner and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back. Tap the link below to make a donation:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-11658

We're proud to introduce Alanna Turpin, Director of Culture and Sustainability at Omnicom Media Group (MENA), as a participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. Over the past ten years, she has been an integral part in planning and executing our challenges around the world. This year, we are embarking on an adventurous journey through Rwanda and Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to maintain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan. This facility provides essential care to victims of both human conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from regions such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond receive comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Additionally, our trekking team will visit Youth Spaces, an NGO committed to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

By supporting Alanna and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back. Tap the link below to make a donation:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Raising-money-for-MSF-and-trekking-to-Rwanda-and-Uganda-81997

Introducing Oussama Mouslimani, Planning Executive at Hearts & Science MENA, as a remarkable participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. Over the past ten years, we have undertaken challenges in iconic locations around the world, including Mt. Kilimanjaro, Mt. Everest, and Machu Picchu. This year, we are embarking on an adventurous journey through Rwanda and Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, also known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to maintain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan. This facility provides essential care to victims of both human conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from regions such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond receive comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Additionally, our trekking team will visit Youth Spaces, an NGO committed to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

By supporting Oussama and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back. Tap the link below to make a donation:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-83087

We're happy to introduce Evren Presbury, Senior Executive at Omnicom Media Group (MENA), as a remarkable participant in our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This year, we're embarking on an adventurous journey through Rwanda & Uganda to raise essential funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, widely recognized as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to sustain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan, offering vital care to victims of both man-made conflicts and natural disasters. Patients from various regions, such as Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond, receive comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Moreover, our trekking team will pay a visit to Youth Spaces, an NGO dedicated to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through skill-sharing and mentorship.

By supporting Evren and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back. Click the link below to donate: https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-43433

We're excited to introduce Antonio Chedrawy, CFO of Omnicom Media Group MENA, as one of our standout participants in the 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This year, we're embarking on a trek through Rwanda & Uganda to raise vital funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF, commonly known as Doctors Without Borders, relies on donations to sustain their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan, providing crucial care to victims of man-made conflicts and natural calamities. Patients from across the region, including Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq, and beyond, benefit from comprehensive physical and psychological rehabilitation. Additionally, our trekking team will visit Youth Spaces, an NGO devoted to empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs through the sharing of skills, knowledge, and experience.

By supporting Antonio and our team, you're helping to build a lasting legacy of philanthropy and compassion.

Click the link below to donate:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-24704

We're thrilled to introduce Noor Taffish, from OMD MENA, one of our all-stars joining our 10th-anniversary Challenge for Good. This year, we're trekking Rwanda & Uganda to raise funds for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF).

MSF (Doctors Without Borders) receives donations to fund their Reconstruction Hospital in Jordan treating victims of man-made conflicts and natural disasters. They accept patients from all around the region, including Palestine, Syria, Yemen, Iraq and more for complete physical and mental rehabilitation. Our trekkers will also visit Youth Spaces, an NGO empowering young Rwandan entrepreneurs, supporting them by sharing our skills, knowledge and experience.

By supporting Noor and our team, you're contributing to a legacy of giving back.

Click the link below to donate:
https://yallagive.com/en/campaign/Omnicom-Media-Group---TREKKING-RWANDA-AND-UGANDA-FOR-MSF-44436

Last weekend, our team completed the Mai Dubai Half Marathon, 10km and 5km kicking off the Dubai Fitness Challenge with a bang! Under an intense 8-week program, they trained together, overcoming challenges and achieving greatness. Hats off to our dedicated employees for their teamwork, determination, and inspiring spirit! 🏃‍♂️🏅

In honor of World Mental Health Day, OMG MENA is taking a day off to prioritize mental well-being while embracing the theme, "Mental health is a universal human right." In her heartfelt message, our CEO recognizes the importance of asking for help when things get tough. Let's normalize conversations around mental health and create a world where everyone's well-being matters.

Yesterday we came together as colleagues and friends, to inspire action, promote understanding of symptoms, and share knowledge on Breast Cancer.

We kicked the day off with a heartfelt breakfast featuring a talk with Gloria Halim BCHHP. IAHC. AADP , Consultant Chief Wellness Officer, accomplished author, and inspiring TEDx speaker. Gloria, a breast cancer warrior, shared key insights to understanding ourselves and our bodies better, and the 5 essential pillars to healing our bodies and fostering a healthy lifestyle.

We also heard from Dr. Tatiana Khoury, to learn more about early detection, we debunked misconceptions and were educated on testing options and symptoms to look out for 🩺

Throughout the day our building entrance was graced by the Pink Caravan, providing self-check education, mammogram vouchers, and knowledge to empower you.

With 1 in 8 women affected by breast cancer, we stand together to make a difference.

Omnicom Media Group-Middle East North Africa partners with Friends of Cancer Patients to kick off Breast Cancer Awareness Month! Join us at the Pink Caravan which will be located in our car park, where expert nurses will guide you through self-checks and share vital information 💖🚗

Earlier this year, 21 OMG adventurers set off on a two-day trek to conquer Jebel Jais, the tallest mountain in the UAE and part of the Hajar range. We aimed to promote well-being through movement and outdoor activities, while giving back to regional communities as part of our corporate social responsibility (CSR).

For each employee that participated, we chose to support a charity that held personal significance to them. These include cancer research, Rehoboth Children's Home in the Philippines, aid relief and restoration of Ukraine, Syria, and Turkey, and providing meals for the underprivileged and elderly in Lebanon.

Check out the video of our Jebal Jais challenge below👇

Conquering the Jebal Jais mountains: Omnicom Media Group MENA's adventure! In early 2023, the Omnicom Media Group HQ decided to embark on their annual charity challenge in the breathtaking Jebal Jais mountains, just a short journey ...

Our CEO, Elda Choucair, was recently recognised as one of ArabianBusiness' 100 Most Influential Arabs 2023. This prestigious accolade celebrates "exceptional individuals who have made a significant impact in their respective fields and have positively influenced the Arab world".

Elda's inclusion in the list is the direct result of her contributions, which extend beyond the office. Elda actively works to empower and uplift individuals within the region. Through her leadership, she has further developed our culture of collaboration, diversity, and inclusivity, nurturing talent and inspiring the next generation of Arab professionals. Congratulations to all the listed individuals for all their achievements.

Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), Ad Age’s 2023 Holding Company of the Year, has reported its first quarter results for 2023. Organic revenue grew by 5.2%, delivering growth to its clients in spite of global and local headwinds with highly-specialized marketing and communications services. These include leading analytics, creativity, data, and digital media solutions.

In terms of disciplines, Experiential grew by 8.4%, Precision Marketing by 7.0% and Advertising & Media by 5.1%. In terms of geography, the Middle East/Africa region grew strongly (9.5%), behind Latin America (12.2%).

Omnicom Group is continuing to invest in technology, for its clients as well as for its teams, in order to stay ahead of the curve. The holding company is rapidly charting a path for how they use new technologies, like Generative AI, for the future of work and marketing.

Omnicom (OMC) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y Omnicom's (OMC) first-quarter 2023 revenues increase year over year.

Our CEO, Elda Choucair, has been selected as one of the global experts in the Media jury at the 2023 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

Representing the best media talent from around the world, Elda and her fellow judges will define the benchmark for media excellence at the 70th edition of Cannes Lions and identify the cases that surpass it. It's yet another of Elda's many contributions to the standing and performance of our industry. Helping the best work stand out and be noticed will, once more, inspire and stimulate great work.

We are pleased to announce that we have ranked #1 for incremental billings growth among global media management groups in the latest COMvergence report! 🌏

The report also highlights OMD Worldwide and PHD as the two highest-ranked global agencies for new business billings. Additionally, OMG outperformed other agencies in several regional and local rankings across countries such as APAC, North America, Australia, Chile, China, the UK, and the USA. OMD MENA tops the ranking for new business in the middle east.

Florian Adamski, the Global CEO of OMG, stated that the company has been and continues to focus on building its capabilities, partnerships, technology, and talented workforce to enable its agencies to provide groundbreaking consumer experiences for clients, leading to current sales and future market share growth.

Our employees completed an epic Jebel Jais hiking challenge, trekking for two days and 18 hours to cover a distance of 28.7KM and an elevation of 1562m. With 21 employees pushing themselves to the limit, OMG MENA made a contribution to humanitarian causes around the region for each employee who participated.

We couldn't be prouder of our team's dedication and perseverance, which was much tougher than expected. Huge thanks to everyone who supported us and helped make a difference in our community!

Join us in supporting the OMG Team as they gear up to cover 24 hours of cycling non-stop between them, while riding in pairs, to raise awareness of (MND).

As part of the MND 24 initiative, we are riding to make a difference and bring attention to this important cause. Let's show our support and help spread the word!