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MEDIA PACK 2015 WE BOAST A CIRCULATION OF 12,000 COPIES EACH MONTH! AHLAN!

CELEBS AT NY FASHION WEEK AN ITP CONSUMER PUBLICATION, ISSUE 48, MARCH 2015, VOLUME 3 VALENTINE S DAY IN DOHA 11 WAYS TO WOO HIGH SOCIETY! YOUR TOP PARTY PICS Bradts bea n! Be THE AHLAN!

She keeps an eye on our social media platforms for the latest competitions and checks 'Access All Areas', our society pages, to see if she s been spotted partying around town.

AN ITP CONSUMER PUBLICATION, ISSUE 47, FEB 2015, VOLUME 3 The AHLAN reader is a smart and sassy expat in Doha who loves going out and having fun. She loves reading AHLAN!

She s the first to try out new diets, beauty hacks and exercise classes, as well as experiment with new mani/ pedis and facials. STARS IN QATAR!

2 MEDIA PACK 2015 WE BOAST A CIRCULATION OF 12,000 COPIES EACH MONTH! AHLAN! THE MOST TALKED ABOUT MAGAZINE BRAND IN THE MIDDLE EAST DOHA S TOP PARTY PICS KENDALL VS KYLIE Battle of the beauties The str is startiness to show g PALACE WARS! CELEBS AT NY FASHION WEEK AN ITP CONSUMER PUBLICATION, ISSUE 48, MARCH 2015, VOLUME 3 VALENTINE S DAY IN DOHA 11 WAYS TO WOO HIGH SOCIETY! YOUR TOP PARTY PICS Bradts bea n! Be THE AHLAN! READER She always checks out our regular feature '10 Things to Do Until The Next AHLAN!' because she relies on us to let her know what s going on around Doha. She keeps an eye on our social media platforms for the latest competitions and checks 'Access All Areas', our society pages, to see if she s been spotted partying around town. GWYNETH REVEALS ALL ABOUT HER EXES! KYLIE S ULTIMATE DISS TO KRIS KHLOÉ KICKS ROB TO THE KERB KRIS FIGHTS FOR RIDICULED BRUCE SHAME, SLANDER & SCORN! AN ITP CONSUMER PUBLICATION, ISSUE 47, FEB 2015, VOLUME 3 The AHLAN reader is a smart and sassy expat in Doha who loves going out and having fun. She loves reading AHLAN! for the celebrity gossip, fashion at affordable prices and the latest beauty trends. She s the first to try out new diets, beauty hacks and exercise classes, as well as experiment with new mani/ pedis and facials. STARS IN QATAR! Wills wants out of holiday Will as Queen blacklists Kate s uncle QR 10 The most popular monthly lifestyle and celebrity magazine in Qatar, AHLAN! keeps you up-to-date with the latest A-list gossip and the hottest fashion from around the world and the GCC, as well as what s happening in Doha. Our dedicated Qatar team brings you the health, beauty and entertainment news that you need to know. The magazine s readership love and trust AHLAN! s style of celebrity reporting as well as its coverage of international and local fashion and events. In addition, across our fast expanding social media platforms we interact daily with our readers and followers. HIGH SOCIETY WIN A QR5,000 BREAK AT LE MÉRIDIEN DUBAI! ISJEN HANDS THEANGE WAR OVER? AN OLIVE BRANCH YOUR 2015 MAKEOVER THE ULTIMATE DETOX + WIN GYM MEMBERSHIP AT THE W DOHA 95% WOULD RECOMMEND AHLAN! TO A FRIEND* Every copy of Ahlan! is read by 3.5 people 65% of readers are loyal to Ahlan!, purchasing it every month 63% of readers say reading Ahlan! has influenced them to purchase a product 75% of readers are female 62% of readers are aged between 19 and 35 years old 65% spend the majority of their money on fashion and beauty Readers buy Ahlan! for fashion, health and beauty (46%), celebrity news and features (32%), local news and listings (21%) *The Ahlan! Reader Survey KIM S TRIPLE ENTRY! RIRI S REVEAL ALL! RIP PEACHES 10 MOST SHOCKING MOMENTS OF 2014 ANGE FINALLY GOES DO WN THE AISL E AN ITP CONSUMER PUBLICATION JANUARY 2015 ISSUE 46, VOLUME 4 LILO S ILLICIT LIST!

22 All mums deserve a special treat this Mother s Day, so get her pampered with Having kids is hard and sometimes mums a great deal at Remède Spa; choose just need a break from all the childcare.

That s family can enjoy the use of the pool and spa 135 minutes of relaxation! The generous for the day. It s an excellent way to distract offer is on for three months. We re sold.

INFO: From Sun 15 Mar, price for two INFO: Two adults and two children, people QR1,200, Remède Spa, The St Regis QR550, 9am-9pm March, Marriott Doha, 4446 0300, www.stregisdoha.

Is your mum a big fan of Japanese cuisine and an expert wielder of chopsticks?

INFO: Sat 21 Mar, from QR205 for non-mothers, Oryx Rotana Hotel, 4402 3333, www. rotana.

At the highest lounge in the city, Strata held a ladies night where one lucky winner got a pair of Louboutins. We re so jealous!

They all came to Doha to perform at the The 24th Men s Handball World Championships 2015 at the beginning of this year! Who knew that handball was such a big deal?

3 22 All mums deserve a special treat this Mother s Day, so get her pampered with Having kids is hard and sometimes mums a great deal at Remède Spa; choose just need a break from all the childcare. between Glamtox-Lift Facial, Body Treat your mum to a traditional Swedish Polish or massage and get a manicure massage and body scrub and then the whole or hydrotherapy session for free. That s family can enjoy the use of the pool and spa 135 minutes of relaxation! The generous for the day. It s an excellent way to distract offer is on for three months. We re sold. the family while getting a massage. INFO: From Sun 15 Mar, price for two INFO: Two adults and two children, people QR1,200, Remède Spa, The St Regis QR550, 9am-9pm March, Marriott Doha, , Marquis Doha, , RAMUTE, CRINA AND SIMONA MICA, DARYA AND MICHAEL Bored of the same old Mother s Day events year after year? Is your mum a big fan of Japanese cuisine and an expert wielder of chopsticks? If so, the Oryx Rotana has something perfect for you as it s holding a sushi and sashimi night where proud mothers get to eat Californian and Alaskan rolls to their heart s content for free! INFO: Sat 21 Mar, from QR205 for non-mothers, Oryx Rotana Hotel, , www. rotana.com/oryxrotana ABED AND EKATERINA WHERE: Strata, The InterContinental The City WHEN: Wed 4 Feb WHAT: Ladies night has never been so glamorous! At the highest lounge in the city, Strata held a ladies night where one lucky winner got a pair of Louboutins. We re so jealous! XIANG AND LINA hat do Pharrell Williams, Kylie Minogue, Gwen Stefani, Jason Derulo and Taoi Cruz all have in common, apart from being gorgeous, rich and famous singers? They all came to Doha to perform at the The 24th Men s Handball World Championships 2015 at the beginning of this year! Who knew that handball was such a big deal?! Doha was practically Tinseltown for a few short days as the A-Listers were spotted out and about around town after their surprise performances. While the men were content to hit the hay after performing for the over-excited crowds, the girls explored Doha. Gwen The British rapper Taio Cruz wowed the stage Pharrell Williams certainly looked Happy to be with his hits Higher, Break Your Heart and Telling the first singer performing at The 24th Men s the World. He looked like Dynamite, geddit? Handball World Championships 2015 in Doha. The only five-star brunch if mothers need a bit of a at The Pearl? Sign us up! break from their beloved Test out the Marsa Malaz s kids. INFO: 12.30pm-4pm, delicious dishes from all from QR350, Marsa Malaz around the world and live Kempinski, , entertainment this Mother s Day. There s a children s marsamalaz corner on the lawn Not a yummy mummy? You can still celebrate and be celebrated! One of the swankiest Italian restaurants in Doha, Paper Moon Jaidah Square, is celebrating International Women s Day with a welcome drink and special dessert for all the ladies. Finally, someone knows what we women want/need. INFO: 6pm-11pm, from Sun 8 Mar, Paper Moon Jaidah Square, , MICA AND DARYA BACHIR AND RITA The spa at the Four Seasons is offering two special massages to celebrate Mother s Day. Who could turn down a Peaceful Touch or a Chocolate Delight? The chocolate massage is sure to be a big hit. After a coffee scrub, chocolate is massaged into your skin. Imagine the heavenly smell! INFO: The Four Seasons Hotel, www. fourseasons.com Stefani caused an Instagram 34). Pint-size Australian frenzy when she was spied singer Kylie Minogue shopping in Doha. The No headed to Doha s other Doubt singer, who is also a cultural hotspot, Souq fashion designer as well as Waqif, to drink a pot of a musician, got stuck into Moroccan tea and peoplewatch. Wearing a denim Qatari culture; not only did she visit the MIA Park shirt and a black maxi-skirt, Bazaar to pick up souvenirs she looked quite at home for her friends and family, exploring the labyrinthine but she also collaborated alleyways of the souq. with Qatar design team Which celeb is going to The Kayys (more on page come to Doha next?! IAN AND RITA Jason Derulo was only announced the day of his concert, making his fans rush to buy tickets in their droves! surprise, but if you book before Sunday 15 March, Fancy a lavish feast of you could also win a free traditional Arabian cuisine meal for two at The Square. this Mother s Day? The good INFO: Sat 21 Mar, from people at The InterCon are QR200, The Square, The being particularly generous InterContinental Doha this month, as not only do The City, , ladies take home a sweet TONY AND MELINA WARREN AND MIER VICTORIA, WARREN AND PASCAL MEDIA PACK 2015 AHLAN! EDITORIAL We pride ourselves on having the most up-to-date news and events happening in Hollywood and regionally. With a dedicated team in Qatar and the UAE, we are able to get the hottest news and style before everyone else CELEBRITY INTERVIEWS & FEATURES We have exclusive access to the A-list interviews in the UK, the US and the Middle East, plus features on the latest celeb issues. THE BIG 5 DOHA WAS PRACTICALLY TINSELTOWN FOR A FEW SHORT DAYS! Kylie enjoyed some Moroccan tea in the souq THE BIG 5 THE BIG 5: CELEBRITY NEWS Breaking news from Hollywood and beyond AHLAN! has a reputation for getting behind the scenes in the biggest stories happening in the celebrity world. 2 CELEBS DESCEND ON DOHA! Check out who we ve been hobnobbing with on the local party scene Gwen Stefani looked like a work of art at MIA WORDS: LAURA HAMILTON. PICTURES: GETTY, INSTAGRAM THE BOYS Dressed in a black maxiskirt and a fedora, she looked right at home W And that s a wrap! Kylie cuddled up to the French Handball team backstage 23 Every month we list the hottest things to do this month from restaurant openings to club nights we are the authority on where to see and be seen. HAPPY STAR STYLE Get the A-list look at high-street prices thanks to our dedicated fashion and beauty team. We also bring you the latest from our homegrown GCC designers. Mommy & Me High Tea Celebrate Sunday 15 March in style Tea for two? It s the traditional thing to do with your beloved mother, isn t it? Scoff scones and cake while sipping some Earl Grey and having some proper girltime. There s nowhere better to have afternoon tea than at The Ritz. Go on up to the 23rd floor where the view is stunning and treat yourself to as much cake as you can manage! INFO: Wed 18-Sat 21 Mar, La Mer, The Ritz- Carlton Hotel, , HOW ABOUT A SWEDISH MASSAGE? MUMS EAT FOR FREE AT THE ORYX ROTANA TREAT HER RIGHT 51 SAWA FRIDAY BRUNCH BY EXECUTIVE CHEF MATTIAS ROOCK 52 INTERNATIONAL WOMEN S DAY Flower Power The bakers at La Cigale create the best cakes in town, so hit them up for something decadently sweet and grab a bouquet of flowers while you re at it for mother dearest. La Cigale Traiteur has also prepared a set menu crafted for this occasion, and if you book a table of four, the mother gets a complimentary dinner, cake and flowers! INFO: Sat 21, La Cigale Hotel, , CHOCOLATE DELIGHT AN ARABIAN FEAST FOR MUM Looking for a special present this Mother s Day? Why not head down the gold souq and get mum s name written in Arabic calligraphy? You can get a personalised pendant in either gold or silver and it only takes a few hours for the master craftsmen to whip one up! Try any of the shops in the Gold Souq and remember to haggle for the best price. INFO: Gold Souq, behind Ali Bin Abdullah Street, Doha WORDS: LAURA HAMILTON. PICTURES: SUPPLIED. ACCESS ALL AREAS Our photographers are on the red carpet and the guest lists for the most talked about events in town. Did we take your picture? ACCESS ALL AREAS Ahlan! s VIP pass to the Qatar s high society... Marwa & Saran LADIES NIGHT AT STRATA FOR MORE PHOTOS GO TO 61 FOR MORE PHOTOS GO TO 63

MEDIA PACK 2015 AHLAN! IS THE MOST WIDELY CIRCULATED TITLE IN DOHA In comparison to our competitors, AHLAN! has more copies in the market and higher individual monthly copy sales.

magazine on their tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices, completely free of charge, every month. Total downloads represents the aggregate number of downloads of the AHLAN! app, not copies.

It may be no-snow-a-go-go in this part of the world, but the opportunities to chill in Qatar this Christmas are endless.

Here are some of our favourites DINNER AT PARISA THE SULTAN S TENT W DOHA HOTEL & RESIDENCES The designer Sultan s Tent in The Great Room is offering iftar and sohour delicacies of rich cuisine from

PRICE: Iftar QR220, sohour QR275 INFO: Sunset-8.15pm, 9pm-2am, 4453 5135, www.whoteldoha.

4 MEDIA PACK 2015 AHLAN! IS THE MOST WIDELY CIRCULATED TITLE IN DOHA In comparison to our competitors, AHLAN! has more copies in the market and higher individual monthly copy sales. *BPA Audit figures, Jan-Jun 2014 AHLAN! distributes 12,000 copies per week DIGITAL CIRCULATION The AHLAN! app provides users with access to AHLAN! magazine on their tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices, completely free of charge, every month. Total downloads represents the aggregate number of downloads of the AHLAN! app, not copies. *Figures from Mar 2015 More than 64,484 app downloads with more than 18% from Qatar (Jan 2015) 4, GOURMET 2015 SPECIAL EDITIONS IFTARS & SOHOURS FROM QR200-QR300 MERRY QARISTMAS! It may be no-snow-a-go-go in this part of the world, but the opportunities to chill in Qatar this Christmas are endless. Be it banquets on the beach, big ol brunches, ultraglam nights out, building snowmen out of sand or an old-school slap-up meal, a Qatari Yuletide is rammed with options. Here are some of our favourites DINNER AT PARISA THE SULTAN S TENT W DOHA HOTEL & RESIDENCES The designer Sultan s Tent in The Great Room is offering iftar and sohour delicacies of rich cuisine from around the world including; Italian, Indian, South American, Chinese and Japanese, plus an extended Arabian buffet. Be entertained by the live food stations, Ramadan band and shisha selection. PRICE: Iftar QR220, sohour QR275 INFO: Sunset-8.15pm, 9pm-2am, , Ramadan THE RAMADAN TENT FOUR SEASONS HOTEL This exclusively designed tent is located in the grounds of the beautiful Four Seasons garden. There will be an extensive iftar buffet accompanied by sweet tunes of the oud, followed by an international sohour buffet with live music from Mohamed Khairy and his Syrian Halabi band and the legendary Ahmed Doughan. Not forgetting sports lovers, the tent will also feature the footy on a big screen. PRICE: Iftar QR225, sohour QR275 INFO: 6pm-2am, , RAMADANAK TENT GRAND HYATT DOHA The Spanish-themed Ramadan tent has an Andalusian air as well as capturing the essence of Arabian charm in a palatial setting. Knowing that food is the most important attraction, The Grand Hyatt is ying in chefs to make sure the cuisine is even more outstanding than usual. PRICE: QR250 INFO: Sunset-2am, , MAGIC OF SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA RAMADAN TENT SHARQ VILLAGE AND SPA Come here for an exquisite and authentic Arabian experience! Serving Oriental, European, Asian and international cuisine, this is a must! This iftar feast will include traditional hot and cold dishes, including freshly-made breads, mezze and classic salads, the perennial favourites, ouzi and sharwarma, along with grilled meats, seafood and desserts, plus a live cooking station. PRICE: QR275 INFO: 8.30pm-2am, , CHRISTMAS EVE Festive Dinner Brunch At The Ritz-Carlton If you re after something even more traditional, this sumptuous evening brunch will be the icing on the Christmas cake. Think festive decoration, sparkly splendour and a succulent banquet to pamper your palate with. All finished off by bless a Christmas carol recital, to either evoke cherished childhood memories or remind you of the school nativity where you accidentally left a puddle dle on the stage INFO: QR450 full brunch, QR350 soft brunch, QR130 kids 4-12, 6.30pm-10.30pm, Celebrate the fact that you re not on the other side of the world trying to find a taxi home in the freezing cold at one of the finest restaurants in the city, where you ll be able to experience contemporary Persian delights while drinking in the sights of Doha Bay like it was eggnog. INFO: QR280, 6.30pm-11pm, Parisa Restaurant, Sharq Village & Spa Doha, , Dinner At Aroma If you re after the taste of something more traditionally European and can t wait another day to get stuck into some serious nosh why not partake in a gourmet four-course menu that s been lovingly prepared by the good people of Kempinski? They re even laying on live festive entertainment to get you in the mood for a seasonal sesh. INFO: QR495 with vino, QR345 soft drinks, 8pm 11pm, Kempinski Doha, , LET IT SNOW AT STRATA Dreaming of a white Christmas? Barring a sudden and catastrophic climate change, this is the nearest you re going to get to it in Doha. For one night only, the sleek West Bay lounge bar will be transformed into a winter wonderland, with complimentary festive eggnog to get you started. Opt for white cocktail attire, dance the night away to festive faves aplenty, and be ready for a very special surprise at midnight. INFO: Free entry, 6pm-11pm, InterContinental Doha The City, , 54 QATAR 52 QATAR A!LIST SERIES MARCH The A!List is an annual supplement where we showcase Qatar's A-list, naturally! From VIPs, CEOs, socialities, entrepreneurs to designers and also the best restaurants, lounges and spas in Doha. Getting on the A!List is a big deal! RAMADAN GUIDE JUNE Confused about where to go for iftar/suhour? AHLAN! can let you know where you can go for the best places to break your fast. We also guide you through the best Ramadan outfits, so you can stay modest and chic in the hot summer months. FESTIVE GUIDE DECEMBER Want to know where the best NYE parties are in Doha? Not sure about where to get the best party dress to see in the New Year? We can help! With gift ideas for the festive season, as well as great places to do a special brunch, AHLAN! has all the info. FOR THE COMPLETE AHLAN! EDITORIAL CALENDAR, PLEASE CONTACT LAURA.HAMILTON@ITP.COM

5 RATE CARD MAGAZINE Advertising Specifications Full Page Trim size: 225mm x 300mm Bleed size: 235mm x 310mm DPS Trim size: 450mm x 300mm Bleed size: 460mm x 310mm Half-Page Horizontal Trim size: 225mm x 150mm Bleed size: 235mm x 160mm Half-Page Vertical Trim size: 113mm x 300mm Bleed size: 123mm x 310mm SUPPLEMENTS Full Page 40,000 Double Page Spread 60,000 Inside Back Cover 60,000 Outside Back Cover 82,000 WEBSITE Onsite Display Advertising CPM MPU (multi-page unit) 257 White Space Banner 330 Leaderboard 330 Expanding Leaderboard (with/without video) 349 Half Page 349 Overlay (eyeblaster) 367 Home Page Roadblock (per day) 36,720 Interstitial 551 Page Peel 551 Content Push (Time Out sites) 551 Content Push (Ahlan! sites) 551 Smart Links (per month) 36,720 Microsites 55,080 Channel Sponsorship (per month) 36,720 Branded Background (per week) 18,360 Run of Page: 24,600 Inside Back Cover (IBC): 32,400 Opposite Contents Page: 33,600 Inside Front Cover (IFC): 39,600 Double Page Spread (DPS): 48,600 Outside Back Cover (OBC): 48,600 Inside Front Cover Spread (IFCS): 66,000 Reverse Gatefold: 72,600 There will be a 20% loading charge on any special or guaranteed positions. Inside Front Cover Spread 90,000 Reverse Gatefold 130,000 Opp Contents/Editor s Letter 50,000 Newsletter Advertising Top of Newsletter 12,852 Right of Newsletter, top half 11,016 Middle of Newsletter 11,016 Middle of Newsletter 5,508 Blasts (EDM) Format CPM Dedicated shots 1,285 Contacts ADVERTISING Group Commercial Director: Samar Bawab Tel: samar.bawab@itp.com Advertising Director: Walid Chehab Tel: walid.chehab@itp.com Sales Manager: Jennifer Annuziata Tel: Jennifer.Annuziata@itp.com EDITORIAL Group Editor: Sarah Hedley Hymers Tel: sarah.hymers@itp.com Ahlan! Qatar Editor: Laura Hamilton Tel: laura.hamilton@itp.com MARKETING & EVENTS Head of Marketing & Events: Marc Jones Tel: marc.jones@itp.com PRODUCTION Production Manager: Denny Kollannoor Tel: denny@itp.com ITP Publishing Group PO Box , Dubai, United Arab Emirates Switchboard: I Facsimile:

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