ITP Media Group

ITP Media Group is a privately owned global media business and one of the world’s most diversified media houses. Its operations span publishing, influencer marketing, live events and creative communications solutions. Founded in 1987 and led by Chief Executive Officer Ali Akawi, the Group manages more than 90 media brands and delivers over 200 live events annually. With a growing presence across MENA, Asia, Europe and North America, its vast network of digital, social, audio, video, print and events platforms reach a monthly global audience in excess of 200 million. The Group’s portfolio spans luxury, business, lifestyle, hospitality, sport, gaming, entertainment and events. Its leading regional and international brands include ahlan, Arabian Business, Boutique Hotelier, Caterer Middle East, Commercial Interior Design, Construction Week, Hotelier Middle East, Out Of Office and WatchPro. It also operates Complex, Cosmopolitan, Dazed, Esquire, Grazia, Harper’s Bazaar, ICON, Spartan, Tough Mudder and Time Out in the Middle East, alongside Time Out Hong Kong and Time Out Singapore. In September 2026, ITP announced the acquisition of luxury and lifestyle media house Heart Media Group, expanding its presence in Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. The acquisition added titles and regional editions including Grazia, Esquire, ELLE, ELLE Men, LUXUO, Yacht Style, Men’s Folio, WOW (World of Watches) and NOBLE, connecting brands with consumers across the GCC, India and Asia-Pacific.