Dubai, United Arab Emirates, November 26, 2025 – – Seven Media, the largest independent marketing and communications agency in the Middle East, has announced a further expansion of its international operations with the opening of a new global hub in London and a growing network of partner relationships across the globe.
Veteran agency leader Jim Selman, who held senior roles at Freuds and more recently at Allison Worldwide, has been appointed as Managing Director, Seven International and will be based in London. Jim brings deep multi-market experience and a global partner network that will help to scale Seven’s existing international capability as the agency looks to unlock further growth potential in important communications markets around the world.
Matt Slater, founder and co-owner of Seven, said: “We have always been very proud of the work we have done in telling UAE and GCC stories on the global stage, as well as delivering award-winning campaigns for international brands into our region. With the appointment of Jim, the establishment of a London hub and a global network, we can activate important campaigns for leading organisations and brands across a wider geographic footprint better than ever before. We believe that 2026 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Seven.”
Since launching in the UAE in 2010, Seven Media has delivered award-winning campaigns for major public and private sector organisations in the MENA region and has represented iconic global brands. In the last seven years, the group’s embrace of a more integrated model saw the launch of Seven Studios and Seven Digital, widening its offering to include 360-degreee creative, world-class video production, social media, influencer, and digital media services. The launch of Seven International also challenges the typical growth trend in the region, as a fiercely independent agency that was first founded in the UAE before pursuing international expansion.
Jim said: “Seven Media’s decision to expand further on the international stage is a natural progression for an agency that has gone from strength to strength, working with some of the biggest brands both in the Middle East and across the globe. As more and more organisations based in MENA expand globally and international companies enter the region, London has become the strategic gateway for a London-UAE axis that supports growth in both directions.”
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