Government and Protocol
COP28 Dubai
Blue Zone. People and Planet Zone. High-stakes operational delivery, international coordination, and live stakeholder management.
UAE · Premium Agency · Est. 2025
Creating Moments. Building Brands.
A premium media, advertising, and events agency built for brands that demand excellence across the UAE and GCC.
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Creating Moments·Building Brands·Premium UAE Agency·Media·Advertising·Events·Dubai·GCC·Government Events·Brand Activations·VIP Experiences·Creative Strategy·
0Years Senior
GCC Experience
GCC Experience
GCCUAE, KSA
and the Region
and the Region
0Major Brand
Clients Served
Clients Served
2Founders
Events + Media
Events + Media
8
∞
The Name
OTTO
means
eight.
In Italian, otto is the number eight. Rotate 8 on its side and it becomes the infinity symbol. Stand it upright and it becomes OT over TO: two disciplines, two founders, two strengths, perfectly balanced and held together by a single gold line.
This is not coincidence. It is the philosophy behind everything we build. Infinite creative possibility, controlled with precision. Every campaign, every event, every brand we touch carries this intent.
8
The number that became our name
∞
The infinity that drives our ambition
OT
TO
TO
Two halves. One vision.
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Who We Are
"We exist at the intersection of strategy and emotion. Where great ideas become powerful experiences, and powerful experiences become lasting brands."
OTTO integrates media, advertising, and events into one seamless brand experience. From a precision digital campaign to a city-wide government activation, every project carries one non-negotiable standard: excellence.
Co-Founder · Events and Operations
Ahmed Simary
A seasoned event and project director with 13+ years of delivery across the UAE and GCC. Ahmed has led complex activations from COP28's Blue Zone to multi-year UAE National Day productions. His expertise spans government ceremonies, VIP logistics, corporate events for Aramco, ADNOC, and Emaar, and a deep supplier network built over a decade.
Co-Founder · Creative and Media
Bassant El Behery
A media graduate with a background spanning creative direction, public relations, and digital production. Bassant has led content strategy for Arab Hope Makers (3 seasons), GITEX (2 seasons), Sharjah Biennial, Dubai Design Week, and Dubai Global Village. Her expertise spans brand communications, UX-aligned production, and integrated campaign management.
Founder Led
Senior attention on every account. No hand-offs, no juniors on key decisions.
Premium Standard
A visual and operational standard built for government, corporate, and premium clients.
Regional Depth
13+ years of supplier networks, government relationships, and on-ground GCC expertise.
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Three Pillars.
One Agency.
Events, media, advertising, creative strategy, and production. Integrated into one seamless brand experience across the UAE and GCC.
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Events, Activations
and Production
End-to-end event delivery from concept to on-ground execution. We manage government ceremonies, corporate programs, brand activations, VIP experiences, conferences, and cultural productions. Our production capabilities cover AV, staging, LED, set fabrication, and full technical direction.
- Government and protocol events
- Corporate events and conferences
- VIP experiences and gala dinners
- Brand activations and launches
- Exhibitions and trade shows
- AV, LED screens, and staging
- Set design and fabrication
- Photography and videography
- Technical direction and crew management
- Supplier sourcing and logistics
02
Media and
Advertising
Strategic media planning, buying, and performance reporting across every channel. We build media campaigns that maximise reach and deliver measurable results, from large-scale OOH and broadcast to precision digital and social advertising across the UAE and GCC markets.
- Media strategy and planning
- OOH, billboards, and unipoles
- Digital and programmatic advertising
- Social media campaigns
- TV, radio, and broadcast
- Print advertising and press
- Influencer marketing
- Media buying and negotiations
- Performance analytics and reporting
- ROI tracking and optimisation
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Creative and
Brand Strategy
Campaign concepts, creative direction, brand identity, copywriting, content strategy, and visual storytelling. We craft compelling narratives and visual systems that build lasting brand equity, ensuring every touchpoint communicates with precision and emotional resonance.
- Brand strategy and positioning
- Visual identity and brand guidelines
- Campaign concept development
- Creative direction and art direction
- Copywriting and tone of voice
- Content strategy and calendars
- Social media content production
- Motion graphics and animation
- Website design and UX direction
- Pitch decks and presentations
National Events
UAE National Day
Large-scale national ceremony across multiple editions. City-level logistics, VVIP movement, and national-standard delivery.
Destination Activation
Hatta Winter Festival
Inaugural event ecosystem. Guest flow, activation zones, entertainment, F&B, and full operational management of the first edition.
Corporate and Culture
Aramco and Ithra
Premium brand experiences and corporate event delivery for two of the region's most prestigious institutions via Entourage agency.
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Selected Clients.
Trusted by government institutions, global corporations, and premium brands across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the GCC.
AramcoEmaarADNOCExpo 2020
Formula 1UNESCOUNDPPorsche
Abu Dhabi GovernmentMajid Al FuttaimDAMACDCT
SiemensHPMicrosoftGITEX Global
ADNECADIODMTEAD
DGEWAMJTIBAT
Dubai AirshowDubai Press ClubAD AirportsSheikh Zayed Festival
MELT Middle EastBEYOND DevelopmentsRiyadh Book FairAbu Dhabi Science Festival
Abrahamic Family HouseArab Hope MakersSharjah BiennialDubai Design Week
Dubai Global VillageOman Clean Energy WeekSaudi Culture and TourismAbu Dhabi Culture and Tourism
Government
Ministries, national authorities, tourism boards, cultural entities.
Corporate
Regional HQs, multinationals, banking, energy, professional services.
Luxury
Hospitality, automotive, lifestyle, real estate, and fashion.
International
UN agencies, global forums, diplomatic and cultural institutions.
Technology
Tech brands, startups, smart city projects, innovation hubs.
Media
Broadcast, editorial, festivals, design weeks, cultural programs.
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