Inspired by the close-knit bond of a single fabric swatch, Naseej is a fashion experience that promises to connect and bring closer the creative community, under shared values of sustainable homegrown fashion, highlighting all the different moving parts that make up the fashion world we see today. In collaboration with Menna, a regional fashion e-commerce platform, Spectra, an event’s execution business, we are bringing this one-of-a-kind experience event to Riyadh. Taking place at AlMashtal on the 15th and 16th of March, Naseej is curated to showcase the hidden gems of the Arab creative and fashion scene. AlMashtal Co-Founder stated, “We are setting out to showcase the importance of the whole ecosystem for sustainability and growth of our home-grown creative economies with a focused spotlight on the growing rich fashion scene in the Kingdom and wider region. In celebration of our diverse talents, we have put together a unisex fashion experience that incorporates a multi-brand fashion runway, along with experience corners for styling and photography that are meant to provide customers with the opportunity of experiencing getting styled and photographed professionally.” The selected creatives range from fashion designers in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, other GCC countries, local male and female models by Mastery Modeling Agency, the Photography of Obad Films, Aflam, and styled by Zina Keilany. Embracing a variety of 21 fashion brands covering demi-couture, kaftans, urban wear, activewear, formal wear by Hindamme, A Double-A, Proud Angeles, House of Laith, Third Eye, Jadeed Labs, Arak Studio, and many more. Attending this experience is a selected crowd of fashion influencers, industry professionals, members of the media, and local designers, as well as socialites for a private gala dinner hosted in a unique pavilion draped in fabric strings. Supported by Nova as the Hydration Partner, the two-day event is set to engage the broader community in a setup that allows visitors to experience the runway, model their looks, and purchase the looks they like on the spot from the spot sales gallery. The second day provides the opportunity to also participate in an intimate discussion about the challenges of slow fashion in a fast consumerized fashion world. Khawla Al Shaikh, the founder of Menna, has pointed out that this experience will benefit fashion designers, designers, and professionals: “These experiences and happenings are essential to connect with industry professionals and open up opportunities for unique, talented designers and creators to participate and present themselves to the world. We are looking forward to meeting new designers and growing our creative community collaboratively. “ Promotional video/photos (Source: AlMashtal) AlMashtal is an all-rounded initiative supporting creatives and entrepreneurs founded by Noura Saud and Alaa Ghanimah, the first of its kind in Saudi Arabia. The team comprises local visionaries who follow the same mission of supporting home-grown talents to build our creative industry. AlMashtal upcycled an 80s children’s school into a hub fostering a library, gallery, fabrication lab, and members club; following a zero-waste policy, they managed to preserve the original buildings on site. – Where creatives come to collaborate.
OPPO today announced the latest member of its popular Reno series — OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G — in Riyadh city. Powered by the new Flagship Portrait Camera System built around two flagship imaging sensors — the IMX709 and the IMX766 — Reno7 Pro 5G delivers a generational leap in portrait image performance, offering unlimited possibilities in photo and video at the touch of a button. OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G features the iconic OPPO Glow glass on its back cover with the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology for the first time ever in the industry, and also boosts the flagship-level 5G performance powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX. Meanwhile, a 4500mAh battery and 65W SUPERVOOCTM guarantee an extraordinary, long-lasting experience. Tying all of these together, the ColorOS 12 creates a convenient and efficient user experience on smartphone. With all these features packed into a sleek and light smartphone, Reno7 Pro 5G is the portrait expert designed to help users get most out of the 5G era.Unlimited Imaging Power Brings Gorgeous Portraits to LifeSince the launch of the first OPPO Reno smartphone, Reno users worldwide have been capturing the world around them in stunning, professional-quality portraits. Now, with the new Reno7 Pro 5G, this portrait experience enters a new realm of possibilities.Powering Reno7 Pro 5G’s impressive imaging capabilities is the mighty Flagship Portrait Camera System, comprising a 50MP main camera powered by a flagship IMX766 sensor, alongside an 8MP ultra wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera, and a dedicated color temperature sensor on the rear of the device. On the front, the 32MP front camera is powered by a next generation flagship RGBW sensor — the IMX709 — which has been co-developed by OPPO and Sony and makes its world debut on Reno7 Pro 5G.The IMX709 sensor introduces an all-new RGBW pixel array that contains additional white pixels not found in traditional RGGB image sensors. When combined with OPPO’s self-developed Quadra Binning algorithm, the sensor is able to boost light intake without reducing color information. Furthermore, the Quadra Binning algorithm has been embedded directly onto the IMX709, greatly improving cross-platform compatibility and image processing efficiency. Thanks to these innovations, Reno7 Pro 5G with the IMX709 is able to capture 60% more light than standard RGGB sensors while reducing noise by up to 35%. This enables Reno7 Pro 5G to capture significantly clearer and brighter images in low-light conditions, making portraits more expressive in both photo and video through enhancements to skin, texture, and contrast. Together with the industry-first use of DOL-HDR on the front camera of a smartphone, Reno7 Pro 5G’s front camera enables users to easily capture high-quality selfie videos, and Smart Wide-angle helps them to get selfies in different situations easily.On the rear of the phone, the main camera features a flagship IMX766 sensor with a large 1/1.56-inch sensor size and advanced technologies including All Pixel Omni-Directional PDAF and DOL-HDR, guaranteeing an enhanced portrait experience from the ground up.Taking full advantage of this flagship-level hardware foundation, Reno7 Pro 5G comes packed with a series of impressive imaging features:AI Highlight Video can automatically detect the ambient light in a scene and make optimizations accordingly. With a 3D LUT (3D Lookup Table) color tuning algorithm, AI Highlight Video provides more accurate color tuning to enhance skin tone and help subjects stand out in portrait videos. Bokeh Flare Portrait Video enables users to capture portrait videos with bokeh light spots on the background, like the bokeh effect of DSLR camera. On Reno7 Pro 5G, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video has been updated to further enhance skin tone, especially in dark environments, against solid-colored backgrounds, or when the color of the background is close to the color of the main subject’s skin tone. As a result, portrait subjects stand out from the background while maintaining a natural appearance.Portrait Mode intelligently applies a depth of field effect to the image background, including beautiful bokeh light spots, to make portrait subjects stand out more than before. Users can choose from 25 adjustment levels to change the virtual aperture size and the corresponding size of the bokeh light spots on the background to create original-yet-realistic portrait photos.Reno7 Pro 5G also includes a series of features to help users take clearer photos and videos with enhanced creativity. Focus Tracking, Dual-View Video, Flash Snapshot, and other features all give users the creative tools to express themselves and record special moments in their own style.Unlimited Style with Stunning OPPO Glow Inheriting the hallmark OPPO Glow design of the Reno series, Reno7 Pro 5G comes in two fresh new colors: Startrails Blue and Starlight Black.In addition to using the exclusive OPPO Glow manufacturing process, Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology has been applied to the back case of Reno7 Pro 5G, making it the first time that LDI has been used on the exterior of a smartphone. On the back cover of Reno 7 Pro 5G Startrails Blue, 1.2 million micro-rasters have been etched onto the photoresist-coated AG glass with the sophisticated LDI technology. The overall visual effect is like thousands of comets flashing across the sky, leaving long trails of light in their wake.Bringing even more light to the back cover is the Orbit Breathing Light, an industry-first, 3D circular light surrounding the camera area. The Orbit Breathing Light gently emits light when receiving incoming calls or notifications, adding an even dreamier atmosphere to the back cover of the phone.On the front of the phone, a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate delivers a super-smooth and comfortable viewing experience. The display is HDR10+ certified for a more vivid and higher quality visual experience while also being Amazon Prime Video HD&HDR certified for high-quality visual content.Reno7 Pro 5G features a new ultra-slim design, with 2.5D glass applied to both the front and back of the phone to give it a super sleek and minimal look while avoiding unintended touches of the screen during use. On top of this, Reno7 Pro 5G remains extremely thin and light, with a thickness of just 7.45mm and a total weight of only about 180g.Unlimited Performance for an Exceptional 5G ExperienceTo deliver even more powerful 5G performance, Reno7 Pro 5G features the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX flagship-level 5G-integrated SoC. Built on a 6nm process, the octa-core SoC includes an ARM Cortex-A78 core operating at up to 3GHz, delivering ultimate computing power with lower power consumption.Reno7 Pro 5G comes with 12GB of RAM and 256GB ROM as standard. When used with RAM Expansion technology developed by OPPO, the phone’s original 12GB of RAM can be supplemented with a massive 7GB by temporarily allocating ROM, enabling multiple memory-heavy apps to be run simultaneously with less lag.With 65W SUPERVOOCTM, the 4500mAh large battery of Reno7 Pro 5G can be fully charged in as little as 31 minutes; meanwhile a 5-minute charge offers 4 hours of movie playback. To deliver a better all-round mobile gaming experience, a top-of-the-line X-Axis Linear Motor has been added to create more immersion. AI Frame Rate Stabilizer will evaluate the frame rate in real time and provide stabilization accordingly to ensure consistently smooth gameplay.Unlimited Convenience with the Fresh-new ColorOS 12As part of the first series to be installed with ColorOS 12 out of the box, Reno7 Pro 5G gives users immediate access to a more convenient, smoother, and smarter operating system.The brand-new Inclusive Design and 3D Icons in ColorOS 12 offer a more intuitive and simpler way for users to interact with their phone. The new Omoji feature also creates new avenues for personalization with a variety of customization options and real-time facial tracking through OPPO’s advanced Face Capture Algorithm.ColorOS 12 also delivers leaps in convenience and productivity by removing unnecessary steps and barriers. For example, PC Connect can connect Reno7 Pro 5G seamlessly with a PC via Bluetooth or by scanning a QR code, making working across multiple devices so much easier and more efficient.When it comes to data security and privacy, ColorOS 12 has been certified by third parties including ISO, ePrivacy, and TrustArc, and includes features like Anti-peeping for Notifications to help further protect user privacy in day-to-day use.Market AvailabilityReno7 Pro 5G continues the legacy of the Reno series, putting a leading portrait shooting experience in the palm of users’ hands. The ultimate Flagship Portrait Camera System is powered by the flagship IMX709 and IMX766 imaging sensors as well as leading camera features such as AI Highlight Video, Portrait Mode, and more. The exclusive OPPO Glow and the industry-first use of LDI technology on the exterior of the phone give the ultra-slim Reno7 Pro 5G a stunning appearance and comfortable grip, with two new stunning color finishes — Startrails Blue and Starlight Black — bringing the full design to life. When it comes to practicality and performance, the MediaTek Dimensity 1200-MAX 5G SoC, 65W SUPERVOOCTM, and a large 4500 mAh Battery ensure a long-lasting 5G experience on Reno7 Pro 5G, all of which is brought together with the convenient, personalized, and safe mobile experience of ColorOS 12.Reno7 Pro 5G will be available starting 24 March 2022 on stories in Saudi Arabia, priced at 2799 SAR, Reno7: SAR 1,999 and Reno7 Z: SAR 1,499.
OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G features the iconic OPPO Glow glass on its back cover with the Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology for the first time ever in the industry, and the ColorOS 12 creates a convenient and efficient user experience on smartphone. With all these features packed into a sleek and light smartphone, Reno7 Pro 5G is the portrait expert designed to help users get most out of the 5G era.
OPPO plan to launch the latest member of its popular Reno series — OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G — in Saudi Arabia. Powered by the new Flagship Portrait Camera System built around two flagship imaging sensors — the IMX709 and the IMX766 — Reno7 Pro 5G delivers a generational leap in portrait image performance, offering unlimited possibilities in photo and video at the touch of a button.
Unlimited Style with Stunning OPPO Glow Inheriting the hallmark OPPO Glow design of the Reno series, Reno7 Pro 5G comes in two fresh new colors: Startrails Blue and Starlight Black.
In addition to using the exclusive OPPO Glow manufacturing process, Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology has been applied to the back case of Reno7 Pro 5G, making it the first time that LDI has been used on the exterior of a smartphone. On the back cover of Reno 7 Pro 5G Startrails Blue, 1.2 million micro-rasters have been etched onto the photoresist-coated AG glass with the sophisticated LDI technology. The overall visual effect is like thousands of comets flashing across the sky, leaving long trails of light in their wake.
Bringing even more light to the back cover is the Orbit Breathing Light, an industry-first, 3D circular light surrounding the camera area. The Orbit Breathing Light gently emits light when receiving incoming calls or notifications, adding an even dreamier atmosphere to the back cover of the phone.
On the front of the phone, a 6.5-inch AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate delivers a super-smooth and comfortable viewing experience. The display is HDR10+ certified for a more vivid and higher quality visual experience while also being Amazon Prime Video HD&HDR certified for high-quality visual content.
Reno7 Pro 5G features a new ultra-slim design, with 2.5D glass applied to both the front and back of the phone to give it a super sleek and minimal look while avoiding unintended touches of the screen during use. On top of this, Reno7 Pro 5G remains extremely thin and light, with a thickness of just 7.45mm and a total weight of only about 180g.
Unlimited Convenience with the Fresh-new ColorOS 12 As part of the first series to be installed with ColorOS 12 out of the box, Reno7 Pro 5G gives users immediate access to a more convenient, smoother, and smarter operating system.
The brand-new Inclusive Design and 3D Icons in ColorOS 12 offer a more intuitive and simpler way for users to interact with their phone. The new Omoji feature also creates new avenues for personalization with a variety of customization options and real-time facial tracking through OPPO’s advanced Face Capture Algorithm.
ColorOS 12 also delivers leaps in convenience and productivity by removing unnecessary steps and barriers. For example, PC Connect can connect Reno7 Pro 5G seamlessly with a PC via Bluetooth or by scanning a QR code, making working across multiple devices so much easier and more efficient.
When it comes to data security and privacy, ColorOS 12 has been certified by third parties including ISO, ePrivacy, and TrustArc, and includes features like Anti-peeping for Notifications to help further protect user privacy in day-to-day use.
One of the world’s largest and most comprehensive sports museums, 3-2-1 will offer an unforgettable interactive journey through the history and legacy of sports around the globe and the Olympic Games
Qatar Museums announced today that under the patronage of His Highness the Amir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum will open to the public on 31 March 2022. A member of the Olympic Museums Network (OMN), 3-2-1 will be one of the world’s most innovative and technologically advanced museums dedicated to sports. The museum will offer an unforgettable and inspiring interactive journey through the history and legacy of sports around the globe and the Olympic Games. Through its participatory spaces and programming, 3-2-1 aims to inspire and engage its community and encourage the public to take part in sports and physical activity. Designed by Spanish architect Joan Sibina, the museum is approximately 19,000 square metres—making it one of the largest of its kind—and is built onto Khalifa International Stadium, part of Qatar’s Aspire Zone Foundation. The Stadium, originally constructed in 1976, will host the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™.
“The opening of the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum alongside the FIFA congress is a symbol of the importance of sports in Qatar National Vision 2030. The museum belongs to the Olympic Museums Network, and is a legacy project of the Doha Asian Games 2006” Stated Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayasa bint Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Chairperson of Qatar Museums. “The 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum, comes after Qatar’s outstanding performance at the Tokyo Olympics, and just before we host the World Cup in November 2022. Culture and sports are two sides of the same coin, and there is no better time to celebrate our nations investments in both Culture and Sports. Two pillars that also support Qatar’s investments in Education and Health.” Finally, she added, “The opening promises to celebrate the Qatari athletes with the world; a testament of the leadership of His Highness the Emir in focusing on developing people in all fields.”
The Olympic Foundation for Culture and Heritage (OFCH) Director and Olympic Museum Network (OMN) Chair Angelita Teo said: “Having the brand new 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum join the Olympic Movement in promoting the Olympic Games and Olympic Values is a great source of excitement. I send my best wishes to the management and operating teams for the culmination of this ambitious project, and I hope to visit it in the near future.”
“We will be opening the 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum at an incredible moment in the history of sports within our own nation as Qatar prepares to welcome more than a million tourists for the FIFA World Cup. These visitors may speak a myriad of languages but understand sports to be a universal dialect that promotes camaraderie among people and nations. This sentiment is evident throughout the Museum, which brings together sports, figures, and iconic moments from all different areas of the world. We are especially excited to share with our visitors the history of traditional sports in our region and the development of Qatar as a destination for international sporting events,” said Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdullah bin Mohammed bin Ali Al Thani, President, 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum.
The Museum’s unique exhibits and remarkable collection present the role of sports as one of the most significant cultural developments, the history and contemporary significance of the Olympic Games, the stories of sporting heroes around the world, and the inspiring story of the development of sports in Qatar, and explore the massive impact of mega events hosted by Qatar in recent decades. The interactive experiences in 3-2-1’s “Activation Zone” will promote sports across Qatar, inspire future talent, and encourage the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles for all. 3-2-1 comprises seven gallery spaces housing objects from around the globe, from the origins of sports to the present day. The galleries–organised under the direction of Kevin Moore, PhD, Deputy Director of Curatorial Affairs–include:
· “World of Emotion,” the first gallery space visitors will encounter, serves as the Museum’s reception area and lobby. It provides an overview of the Museum’s themes and the central role of sports in Qatar.
· “A Global History of Sport” is a journey through the history of sports across the globe from ancient to modern times. The gallery includes nearly 100 objects and reproductions, ranging from the 8th century BCE to the early 20th century, accompanied by graphics, audio-visual and interactive digital elements. The gallery is organised into geographic and thematic sections, focusing on different historical periods in Europe, Asia and Oceania, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East.
· “Olympics” takes visitors from the ancient Olympic Games through to the birth of the modern Olympics and their growth and significance today. The gallery features a display of every torch from the Summer and Winter Olympic Games from 1936 onwards. Within the gallery’s Olympic Theatre is an immersive video that tells the story of the birth of the modern Olympics and introduces the geopolitical, social, and technological factors that enabled individuals, most notably Pierre de Coubertin, to revive the Olympic Games.
· “The Hall of Athletes” is a celebration of sporting heroes from around the world. Here visitors can meet heroes, old and new, and be inspired and amazed by their journeys and achievements. Across three floors, this gallery will profile 90 athletes from across the world and the 20th and 21st centuries, representing a wide range of international sports. Included will be a series of eye-catching displays, each focusing on a different athlete and will include informative text as well as intriguing or awe-inspiring objects (both historic and replicas).
· “Qatar – Hosting Nation” explores how the mega sports events hosted by Qatar in recent decades have become a matter of global fascination and national pride . The gallery invites visitors to explore Qatar’s outstanding reputation as a host for international sporting events starting with the Asian Games Doha 2006 and to revisit the most memorable moments of world-class events that the nation has held, including those at Khalifa Stadium since its opening in 1976.
· “Qatar Sports” presents the inspiring story of the development of sports in Qatar, from traditional games through to the arrival of international sport and the development of international competitions. The gallery explores how sports has been and continues to be essential to the development of Qatar, looking ahead to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™. The gallery also brings to life Qatar’s long-established sports activities such as falconry, pearl diving and camel racing, exploring how these sports are reflected in Qatar’s oral traditions and illustrating how they are connected to Qatar’s heritage and landscape.
· The “Activation Zone” promotes physical activity across Qatar and encourages the adoption of healthy and active lifestyles. Visitors are invited to walk through six spaces that evoke the landscape of Qatar. As they discover the park, the market and desert, the beach, city and finally the arena, visitors will participate in a variety of fun challenges.
The Museum is built onto the side of Khalifa International Stadium. The design by Spanish architect Joan Sibina comprises two buildings: a main structure that follows the arc of the Stadium, and an attached round access building inspired by the Olympic rings. Khalifa International Stadium is part of Aspire Zone, also known as Doha Sports City, a 250-hectare (2.5 km) sporting complex located in Baaya district of Doha that also includes the Aspire Academy for Qatar’s youth, Hamad Aquatic Centre, Aspire Tower and Doha’s largest park, Aspire Park.
The café and restaurant at 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum are operated by the JW Marriott with the menu concepts designed by Chef Consultant Tom Aikens, a UK-born Michelin-star chef and avid marathon runner. The 3-2-1 Café, located on the first floor of the Museum, offers visitors tasty, wholesome, freshly made food and drink options as well as takeaway offerings.
The restaurant, Naua, is located on the fourth floor of the Museum. Named after the Arabic word for nucleus of the seed, the restaurant promotes mindful, healthy eating. The menu offers refined dishes made from high-quality, seasonal ingredients. This casual fine-dining restaurant is set to become Doha’s premier destination for diners who seek the ultimate fusion of the healthy and the gourmet.
The main gift shop, located on the Museum’s second floor, offers visitors a wide range of exclusive merchandise inspired by the legacy of sport and the Olympic Games. Visitors can browse and buy a wide range of sportswear and apparel that showcase the positive value of sport and its significance to sports culture within Qatar and beyond. From local football team kits to vintage Olympic poster prints, there is something for all ages to enjoy.
The museum has collaborated with the International Physical Literacy Association to develop a National Physical Literacy Journey aimed at encouraging the community to adopt a healthy lifestyle and engage in physical activities. 3-2-1 Qatar Olympic and Sports Museum has partnered with Accessible Qatar, a Doha based advocacy group that supports promoting Qatar as an accessible destination, to ensure that its facilities are fully accessible.
The 14th edition of the International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) is set to take place 21–23 February 2022, in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with Saudi Aramco as the exclusive host.
Nasir K. Al-Naimi, IPTC 2022 Executive Committee Chair, Senior Vice President, Upstream, Saudi Aramco, said, “The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, under the Patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, is proud to host this year’s International Petroleum Technology Conference for the second time. Following on from the tremendous success of IPTC 2020, this time around the conference shall be held in Riyadh, thus elevating the event’s exposure to global thought leaders and opinion shapers. Sponsored by no less than four premier petroleum organisations and societies, IPTC 2022 brings together international experts and strategists to share their knowledge, ideas and innovative technologies at what has become the flagship multi-disciplinary event in the Eastern Hemisphere. Home to the world’s largest oil and gas company, endowed with an abundance of hydrocarbon reserves, and strategically positioned at the crossroads to Europe, Africa and Asia, the Kingdom is truly an exceptional location for this distinguished event.”
Founded in 2005, IPTC is a collaborative effort by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG); the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE); the Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG); and the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE). The scope of the conference programme and associated industry activities will address technology and relevant industry issues that challenge industry specialists and leaders around the world.
This year’s CEO plenary session on Leading the Global Recovery for a Sustainable Future, includes industry leaders like Amin H. Nasser, President and CEO, Saudi Aramco, Tengku Muhammad Taufik, President and Group CEO, PETRONAS, Vicki Hollub, President and CEO, Occidental Petroleum, Scott D. Sheffield, CEO, Pioneer Natural Resources, and Olivier Le Peuch, CEO, Schlumberger.
The Executive Special Session on Navigating Through a Dynamic Market features discussions with Nasir K. Al-Naimi, Senior Vice President, Upstream, Saudi Aramco, Lorenzo Simonelli, Chairman and CEO, Baker Hughes, Adif Zulkifli, Executive Vice President and CEO Upstream, PETRONAS, Eric Duchesne, Senior Vice President, Technical Lines, TotalEnergies, and Clay Neff, President Chevron Middle East, Africa, South America Exploration and Production Company.
Panel sessions, technical sessions, “Ask The Experts” sessions, knowledge-sharing ePoster sessions, will include senior executives and subject-matter experts discussing and presenting papers on energy transition, circular carbon economy, IR 4.0 technology, agility and resilience in the midst of change, reservoir engineering, drilling and completions, production and operations, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and more.
The state-of-the-art exhibition takes place simultaneously across all three event days and will feature 150+ exhibitors showcasing their latest technologies, products, and services, and provide attendees with multiple opportunities to network and build relationships with industry colleagues from IOCs, NOCs, service providers, academia, and related organisations.
The Excellence in Project Integration Award recognises completed projects of USD 500 million or more, that add value to the industry by exemplifying strong teamwork, solid geoscience knowledge, reservoir and production engineering acumen, determined and watchful construction, outstanding facilities engineering practices, pervasive culture of HSE, and a positive impact on the country, the region, and the world.
The Diversity and Inclusion workshop will focus on key topics like tolerance to understanding, D&I initiatives that drive sustainable results, the future of artificial intelligence, equity versus equality, and more. The seminar on technology advances and energy transition for sustainability will give participants an overview of different initiatives related to sustainability such as leveraging carbon capture, utilisation, and storage to enable sustainable energy supply.
Education Week consists of multiple programmes for high school teachers, university students, and young professionals. Field Trips will take professional geoscientists and engineers of all exploration and production disciplines to areas of significant geological importance in Tuwaiq Mountain and Dahil Heet.
IPTC 2022 sponsors and supporters include Exclusive Host—Saudi Aramco; Strategic Supporter—Dhahran EXPO; Principal Sponsors—ADES Saudi Limited Company, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Al Rushaid Group, Halliburton, Schlumberger; Diamond and Lanyard Sponsor—National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR); Diamond Sponsors—Alkhorayef Petroleum Company, Sawafi; Platinum and Face Mask Sponsor—Saudi Arabian Chevron; Platinum Sponsors—Baker Hughes, Olayan Saudi Holding Company (OSHCO), Saudi Aramco Nabors Drilling (SANAD), SINOPEC, Weatherford; Gold Sponsors—Air Products Qudra, Microsoft, Tamimi Energy; Silver Sponsors—ARO Drilling, Babcock & Wilcox (B&W), Intelligent Energy Services Co. Ltd. (i-Energy), Al-Khafji Joint Operations (KJO), Midad Company Limited.; Delegate Bag Sponsor—Shelf Drilling; Mobile App and Registration Sponsor—nogaholding, Bapco, Tatweer Petroleum; Directional Signage Sponsor—TotalEnergies; Exhibition Entrances Sponsor—PETRONAS; Hanging Banner Sponsor—King Salman Energy Park (SPARK); Badge Sponsor—Rawabi Holding; Visitor Bag Sponsor—TAQA (Industrialization & Energy Services Company); Bottled Water Sponsor—CGG Services SAS; Closing Session and Ceremony Sponsor—PTTEP; Coffee Break Sponsors—Kanoo Industrial & Energy and NOV; Associate Sponsor—King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals; and Floor Graphics Sponsor—Qemat Najd Oil Wells Services Company.
Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences, the contemporary luxury hotel residence at the heart of the Saudi capital, continues to enhance the guests’ experience with newly added features and facilities.
Representing exceptional Andalusian charm that combines tradition, culture and modernity, Shaza Riyadh has recently introduced new concepts, services and major upgrades to the existing facilities to support its position as a unique luxury destination at the heart of the capital.
Haythem Al Ayoobi, General Manager of Shaza Riyadh Hotel Residences commented, “The recent upgrades come in line with our efforts to provide an unforgettable stay for the visitors of Riyadh. Shaza Riyadh represents the ideal destination for both business and leisure travellers with a variety of rooms and suites that are perfectly designed to elevate the journey of rest – each one telling a story of peaceful ambience and a quiet refuge.”
The new concepts and upgrades to Shaza Riyadh include launching a new ladies spa and Gym providing the ultimate relaxation and wellbeing experience for ladies at the heart of Riyadh and as part of Shaza Afiya unique wellness concept. The ladies spa offers a unique selection of treatments and therapies with exclusive health consulting to the guests.
The hotel has also introduced a new boutique events & catering department targeting local family events and gatherings with exceptional quality and service. The facilities have been upgraded including the family suites that are fully equipped for enhanced convenience and relaxation and offer spectacular views of Riyadh.
Upgraded menus of MeNA and Midan restaurants provide a distinctive culinary experience for the guests featuring a variety of dishes from different cuisines, and the latest technology has been introduced to Bayt Al Hikma meeting Centre that brings travellers scent-inspired meeting rooms for conferences, banquets, and more.
Shaza Riyadh is managed by Shaza Hotels, the leading hotel management company dedicated to providing true Arabian hospitality inspired by the traditions and culture of the Silk Route countries. The company continues to expand in Saudi Arabia and enhance its current portfolio with ambitious growth plans with new properties in the pipeline across major locations in the kingdom.
Malaysian Higher Education Information Day was held by TJS studysteps and Dew events company at Riyadh. Chargé d’Affaires of Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar graced the ocassion with his presence as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion the chief guest Amirulhusni Sahar has said, “Malaysia has lots to offer including the very high standards of Education. We are having a good numbers of students from Saudi Arabia at the Malaysian educational institutions. We are so glad to have the participation of the private sector in promoting and providing the information about the Malaysian Universities”, he added.
The Chief guest, Charge d’Affaires of the Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar officially inaugrated the event in a short but elegant ceremony gracefully conducted by Waqar Naseem Wamiq.
Earlier, In his welcome adress Abrar Shaikh the CEO of TJS Studysteps has said, “Our main focus is to assist students and their parents to have a thorough understanding of higher education for their desired programs and to prepare a path for them toward a higher education degree in Malaysia. We are offering scholarships, instant offer letter, rebates, career counselling and many more”, he added.
The event’s organizer, Naffay Hussain CEO of Dew Evnets presented the vote of thanks and said, “The participating Universities have a wide variety of courses from Medicine, Engineering, Arts & Design, Computing & IT, Business & Management. Starting from Pre-University to Postgraduate level. Its our aim to provide guidance to the future college students”, he added.
At the event, hundreds of students, parents, teachers and school’s representatives were present and taking information about the Malaysian higher education. Whereas, World’s Four top ranked Malaysian Universities including Taylor’s University, University of Cyberjaya, Mahsa University and SEGI University participated in the Malaysian Higher Education Info Day to guide and to present the personalized one-one counselling sessions.
Several prominent educational personalities including the principal of PISR Air Commodore (R) Naeem Akhtar, Vice Principal PISR Gohar Rafiq, Senior teacher Javid Mirza were also present on the ocassion.
The Chief guest, Charge d’Affaires of Malaysian Embassy Amirulhusni Sahar visited the booths of the universities setted up at the venue. He interacted with the university representatives & the visitors and showed his satisfaction on the overall arrangements by the organizers.
Regional luxury communications and events agency, The Qode announces the opening of a regional office in the capital of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The new office in Riyadh is part of The Qode’s wider expansion plans into the Kingdom, in response to the rising demand for credible representation from luxury, lifestyle and F&B brands investing in Saudi Arabia.
Ranked amongst the top 15 countries with the highest consumption of luxury goods globally, Saudi Arabia represents the largest GCC country with one of the biggest percentages of high-net-worth individuals amongst its population. Driven by rising income levels, the Saudi luxury market has exhibited steady growth and the Kingdom is one of the few countries that saw a sharp growth in sales during the height of the pandemic.
The Qode’s Co-Founders and Managing Partners, Ayman Fakoussa and Dipesh Depala, along with their partners at The Independents group, identified a growing need from existing and potential clients to invest in this increasingly important market, one unlike any other GCC country.
Commenting on the expansion, Fakoussa said: “My family has been in Saudi Arabia since 1980, and I grew up among highly educated and well-travelled Saudi friends. This new generation of Saudis represent the future of the Kingdom, and are part of the foundation that drives Saudi Vision 2030, under the leadership of HRH Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. The Qode is proud to to be part of this remarkable progress in Saudi Arabia, and we are thrilled to be able to offer our clients a unique perspective from within KSA, in an effort to consistently improve our level of service and innovation.”
The Kingdom has undergone important shifts, resulting in the tremendous appetite for new experiences, lifestyle offerings, and entertainment amongst the Saudi population. With so many recent developments, it is crucial for companies to have local insights successfully enter this significant market.
“Most of the large luxury groups now have local entities in the Kingdom, along with full marketing and events teams that often operate independently from the regional offices in Dubai, which is why having an on-ground team is imperative,” explained Depala.
“For many years, we were able to successfully manage the Saudi market from Dubai, but in light of the increasing demand it became clear that The Qode required physical on-ground support all year round. The Qode’s expansion has been met with tremendous excitement from our clients, who are pleased that we can help them excel and shine in Saudi the same way we do in the UAE,” added Depala.
The Qode, with its partner agencies at The Independents Group (Bureau Betak, Karla Otto, Lefty and K2), aim to contribute to the Kingdom’s transformation into a leading global hub by supporting the introduction of unique new experiences, exciting lifestyle offerings and groundbreaking entertainment events through the agency’s ever-expanding client portfolio.
Speaking on the overall development of The Independents Group, CEO Isabelle Chouvet added “The Middle East market is a very important region for our clients and as a group we look forward to developing our services in the region with our companies, with the local support of our partners The Qode. We are already working on several projects in the region with Karla Otto in terms of communications as well as events for our global clients with K2 and Bureau Betak.”
Speaking about the new developments, Zeina Hallassou Sakr, The Qode’s General Manager said: “The expansion into the Kingdom has been in the works since 2019 and were unfortunately stalled due to the Covid-19 pandemic, however the agency’s positive growth projections have enabled us to resume our expansion plans and invest significantly into Saudi.”
“The Qode already has three full-time consultants in Riyadh, with plans to grow the team in numbers and competencies by the end of Q1 2022, and we look forward to further developing the agency’s capabilities within the Kingdom over the coming years and beyond,” added Sakr.
The Qode’s ambition is to remain being the leading lifestyle agency in the region and continue servicing our clients in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman and now Saudi Arabia, with plans to work more closely with the Egyptian market, which is growing in importance across several sectors. The Qode held its first KSA brand showcase / press day in Riyadh on Sunday, 30th January at ‘The A Fashion House’ in BLVD Riyadh Seasons. The event was attended by media, influencers, clients and VIPs and showcased the latest collections from brand in its portfolio such as Givenchy, MCM, Rimowa, Mouawad, Bil Arabi, Louboutin, IWC, Mango, H&M, COS, Zara, Alo Yoga and many more. To mark their launch in Saudi Arabia in a meaningful way, The Qode collaborated with a local charity who used art works made by children with down syndrome to create sweatshirts to gift their clients. A donation was made to Saut: The Voice of Down Syndrome Society as part of The Qode’s ongoing philanthropic efforts
Nile Properties 2022 promotes mega investment opportunities under the auspices of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing
Tarek Shoukry: The Egyptian properties generate high returns and stability supports the market
Ahmed Shalaby: Egypt has special interest in property export and exhibitions are essential for promoting opportunities
Basem Kalila: A portfolio of outstanding projects at the New Administrative Capital, North Coast and Al Galala is set to be offered
The biggest campaign for the promotion of the Egyptian properties in 2022, Nile Properties, is poised to kick-start in a few days, as the exhibition is scheduled to take place in the Arab Gulf states, the U.S. and Canada with the participation of top developers under the patronage of Egypt’s Ministry of Housing.
Exhibitions organizer, Expo Republic, will launch the 1st edition of Nile Properties in 2022 and the 5th edition in February 2022 in Doha and Jeddah.
Nile Properties 2022 comes to keep pace with the mega development drive spearheaded by the Egyptian State and with the establishment of 4th Generation Cities that are rife with investment opportunities, notably the New Administrative Capital and New Alamein, as 2022 will see NAC becoming operational with all ministries moving and starting to operate from there.
During 2021 the Egyptian economy grew 9,8% in the 1st quarter of 2021-2022, the highest in 20 years, up from 0,7% in the 1st quarter of 2020/2021. The annual growth rate is likely to be in the range of 5,5% and 5,7% late 2021/2022.
In Nile Properties 2022, the Egyptian companies are bent on introducing a myriad plethora of exquisite projects in the new cities, the 4th Generation Cities and the Egyptian coasts. They will roll out outstanding offers and facilities that are commensurate with all income segments of Egyptians, expatriates, Arabs and foreign customers.
Nile Properties 2022, where light will be shed on investment opportunities in the Egyptian market, is due to be attended by leading officials and public figures in Egypt and the Gulf Arab States.
On his part, Eng. Tarek Shoukri, under-secretary of Housing Committee at Egypt’s Representative House, said that the Egyptian market is rife with remarkable investment opportunities and most apt to generate high returns on real estate investments owing to its overpopulation-induced and investment-driven real and growing demand. The Egyptian real estate sector, he added, has proved its resilience and was the least hampered by the economic challenges domestically and internationally.
The economic stability and security, together with Egypt’s mega projects, all help bolster the attractiveness of buying and investing, he explained.
The Egyptian government is taking a series of steps to support the local and foreign investments and maintain the rights of buyers, as a set of regulatory rules is currently under consideration with the aim of organizing the real estate market and enhancing expansion plans of serious companies.
On the other hand, Chief Executive and Managing Director of Tatweer Misr Dr. Ahmed Shalaby, said that Egypt is so much interested in property export and concrete steps have been taken to prioritize this key issue through first alluring foreign investments to come to Egypt, along with the Egyptian expatriates and the Arab brothers abroad.
Nile Properties has fared well in exporting the Egyptian real estate in recent years, as the company has managed to launch successful editions of the real estate shows with the participation of numerous leading developers in Egypt.
Real estate exhibitions provides an optimal venue for successfully promoting the Egyptian properties and investment opportunities, he noted, adding that Egypt is spearheading a developmental drive, matchless locally and internationally.
Moreover, chairman of Expo Republic Dr. Basem Kalila, said that Nile Properties Shows will in see in 2022 the launch of the biggest raft of real estate projects in Egypt’s New Urban Communities Cities, such as New Cairo, Sheikh Zayed, 6TH of October City, NAC and coasts including Ain Sokhna, Al Galala and North Coast.
“The company is keen on offering the best real estate products in the Egyptian market, as it contracts with serious-minded developers with wide expertise in the area of accomplishing integrated top-notch urban projects.
The company adheres to all guidelines set by Egypt’s Ministry of Housing as well the governmental bodies in countries hosting the real estate shows, as it tries to make sure all paperwork and documents belonging to all exhibitors are correct and a part of the projects that are promoted in the exhibition is carried out, he elaborated.
An edition of Nile Properties 2022 will take place in the Arab Gulf States next February, as the 1st Nile Properties show in will take place in Qatar from 10 to 12 February, then Riyadh from 17 to 19 February and Jeddah from 24 to 26 February.
Nile Properties is Egypt’s first real estate show that allowed developers to showcase their projects in the Arab Gulf States. It also managed to accomplish the state-sponsored property export plan. The 1st edition of the exhibition took place in Dubai in 2017. Early 2020 saw the launch of two shows with the participation of Ministry of Housing and New Urban Communities in Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates
