The first ever Festival of Media MENA is to take place at the MusicHall in Dubai on 15 April 2015.

AOL’s Digital Prophet David Shing will host the event, which promises to bring an impressive collection of speakers that will be announced shortly.

The MusicHall is located at the Jumeirah Zabeel Saray, on the iconic Palm Jumeirah Island.

Originally created in Beirut in 2003 by Elefteriades Productions, the MusicHall has now brought its unique and original concept to Dubai, famous for offering cosmopolitan guests its live international musical acts that have made its entertainment program the busiest and most successful in the region.

This brand new Festival for the MENA region will also host its signature Awards, celebrating the very best in media thinking from across the region.

Judged by a senior panel of media agencies and advertisers, the Awards are open to everyone involved in advertising, showcasing creativity and innovation at the very heart of the industry.

The winners will be announced during a prestigious gala dinner at the close of theFestival of Media on Wednesday 15 April.

For any potential speaker opportunities, please contact Tia Akbari at Tia.Akbari@csquared.cc or call +44 (0) 20 7367 6465.

For more information on the Awards click here.