Established in 1979, Motivate Media Group operates in partnership between Ian Fairservice and H.E. Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Former Minister of State for Financial Affairs, UAE. With a staff of over 200 experienced professionals based out of the Dubai headquarters, and the Abu Dhabi, Riyadh and London offices, Motivate’s wider publishing expertise includes award-winning print and digital titles such as What’s On, Emirates Woman and Gulf Business. As well as books and magazines, Motivate also produces content across other platforms including video, digital media, cinema, events, social, influencer marketing and out of home.
Mission Statement
Develop integrated communication channels that entertain inform and enrich.
Vision Statement
Provide innovative content that spans multiple platforms.
Ian Fairservice founded Motivate Publishing in 1979 and together with his partner HE Obaid bin Humaid Al Tayer, the United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Financial Affairs, has developed the company to become one of the most successful media groups in the region. Motivate Media Group has more than 25 editorial titles across print and digital and a diverse range of contract publishing products, as well as a celebrated books division, content provision, events management, and leading cinema advertising business, Motivate Val Morgan.
Mission Statement
Develop integrated communication channels that entertain inform and enrich.
Vision Statement
Provide innovative content that spans multiple platforms.
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2022 SOCIAL FOOTPRINT
Motivate Media Group has always maintained a strong commitment to giving back to the community. For several years we have had the opportunity to work with numerous NGO’s and charitable organisations to give a voice to the numerous causes they stand for across our various platforms.
We have provided charities with access to effective communication and media influence through our portfolio of brands across magazines, books, online media, events and cinema. This has helped the organisations drive their fund-raising activities in addition to driving awareness around their causes.
Throughout the company, our team's passion has been central to our CSR efforts. The team's sheer enthusiasm in championing various causes has helped us keep community at the heart of what we do and define who we are, taking part in charitable initiatives in their personal as well as professional capacities.
We have created award winning CSR campaigns and in recognition of our efforts, in 2017, we were awarded bronze in the annual middle east CSR awards.
SOCIAL FOOTPRINT
Motivate Media Group has always maintained a strong commitment to giving back to the community. For several years we have had the opportunity to work with numerous NGO’s and charitable organisations to give a voice to the numerous causes they stand for across our various platforms.
We have provided charities with access to effective communication and media influence through our portfolio of brands across magazines, books, online media, events and cinema. This has helped the organisations drive their fund-raising activities in addition to driving awareness around their causes.
Throughout the company, our team's passion has been central to our CSR efforts. The team's sheer enthusiasm in championing various causes has helped us keep community at the heart of what we do and define who we are, taking part in charitable initiatives in their personal as well as professional capacities.
We have created award winning CSR campaigns and in recognition of our efforts, in 2017, we were awarded bronze in the annual middle east CSR awards.
