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
Oxford Business Group (OBG) has signed a first-time memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eyad Reda Law Firm to collaborate on content production relating to Saudi Arabia’s legal and regulatory framework.
Under the agreement, Eyad Reda will team up with OBG to produce the Legal Framework Chapter of The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022, the Group’s forthcoming report on the Kingdom’s investment opportunities and economic development, and other related content.
The MoU was signed at an official event on January 24, 2022, by Simona Simeonova, Country Director, OBG, and Eyad Reda, Managing Partner, at the law firm’s offices.
Speaking at the signing event, Reda highlighted some of the topical issues that the law firm will be examining in the report, in addition, Mr. Reda shared a brief view in light of legal reforms and transformations in Saudi Arabia at the government’s investment strategy for its giga-projects, and the integrated logistics zone initiatives.
The Bankruptcy Law will be another focus, alongside a broad-based analysis of the legislation and regulations, both issued and in draft form, relating to key areas, such as: foreign real estate ownership; entertainment; tourism; foreign investment; and the digital economy, including fintech.
Reda told attendees that although the Saudi government was overseeing the delivery of the strategies driving the Kingdom’s socio-economic transformation, all of the stakeholders involved, including local businesses and foreign investors, would need to adapt to operating within an increasingly competitive environment and much more advanced legal framework.
“Lawyers and regulatory experts have a crucial role to play in advancing the economy’s diversification and reducing the emphasis on oil,” he said. “Evolving sectors are expected to expand and create new jobs. However, that can only happen if there is a world class regulatory framework. Regulatory, legal and compliance empowerment are among the essential tools that we know will facilitate economic growth.”
Simona Simeonova, OBG’s Country Director, said she was delighted that Eyad Reda’s legal experts would be contributing to The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022, which, she added, came at a key juncture in the Kingdom’s growth story.
“These are exciting times for Saudi Arabia and investors keen to play a part in its development, with the Kingdom’s economy becoming increasingly diversified and dynamic,” she said. “Eyad Reda’s team have extensive experience in helping business leaders navigate the country’s legal and regulatory landscape in fields that range from litigation and commercial law to mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. I’m thrilled to have them on board for this highly anticipated and timely report.”
Jana Treeck, OBG’s Managing Director for the Middle East, agreed that Eyad Reda’s input would bring an added dimension to the Group’s coverage of Saudi Arabia’s evolving legal framework.
“The Kingdom’s legal landscape is evolving to reflect the transformation taking place across the national economy, as Mr Reda has made clear today, in line with the goals mapped out in the Vision 2030 roadmap,” Treeck said. “I have no doubt that investors eyeing this important market will find Eyad Reda’s local knowledge and expertise invaluable during the decision-making process.”
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will look in detail at the sectors of the economy ripe for investment, in line with the national drive to develop new growth engines and ease the country’s reliance on oil.
It will also examine the innovative reforms that are steering Saudi Arabia towards its 2030 targets, with the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to enhance its business environment in the post-Covid recovery period a focal point.
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will mark the culmination of more than a year of field research by a team of analysts from Oxford Business Group. It will be a vital guide to the many facets of the country, including its macroeconomics, infrastructure, banking and other sectoral developments. OBG’s publication will also contain contributions from leading representatives across the public and private sectors.
The Report: Saudi Arabia 2022 will be produced with Eyad Reda Law Firm. It will be available online and in print. The report will form part of a series of tailored studies that OBG is currently producing with its partners, alongside other highly relevant, go-to research tools, including a range of country-specific Growth and Recovery Outlook articles and interviews.
The First Italian Brand to compete in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship from 2023
Maserati today announces the first step in its motorsport strategy and will make its debut in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship in 2023.
With motorsport in its genes and rooted in the spirit of pure competition, Maserati is the first Italian brand to compete in Formula E. The return to the track renews the racing spirit in Maserati’s DNA.
The combination of Maserati’s unrivalled racing heritage – a brand intrinsically linked with high-performance, and its innovative attitude towards electrification – aligns perfectly with the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship, the world’s first all-electric road-racing motorsport series.
Maserati’s commitment to electric mobility is powered by a lightning surge of new energy, now accelerating to run at top speed with Folgore, the full electric range. All new Maserati models will also be available in 100% electric solutions including Maserati Grecale, Maserati GranTurismo and GranCabrio and the Maserati MC20 super sportscar.
The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship provides Maserati with a perfect platform to showcase the unprecedented brand racing heritage and Folgore in an environment where high performance and innovation powerfully co-exist.
Maserati will debut on the grid from Season 9 with the new Gen3, the fastest, lightest, most powerful Formula E racing car ever. The Gen3 is the world’s most efficient racing car featuring a series of industry-leading design, production and technological innovations.
Since inception, Formula E’s dramatic racing on the streets of the world’s most iconic cities including New York, Monaco, Berlin, Mexico City, London and Rome has led to electric cars exported around the world today going further on every charge through increases in energy efficiency, enhancements in battery range and advances in powertrain development.
Davide Grasso, Maserati CEO, commented: “We are very proud to be back where we belong as protagonists in the world of racing. We are powered by passion and innovative by nature. We have a long history of world-class excellence in competition and we are ready to drive performance in the future.” Grasso continued: “In the race for more performance, luxury, and innovation, Folgore is irresistible and it is the purest expression of Maserati. That’s why we decided to go back to racing in the FIA Formula E World Championship, meeting our customers in the city centers of the world, taking the Trident forward into the future”.
Jean-Marc Finot, Senior VP, STELLANTIS Motorsport, added: “It is a great pleasure for STELLANTIS Motorsport to play a part in getting Maserati back in the Race. Beyond this piece of history, Maserati Formula E will be our technological laboratory to accelerate the development of high-efficiency electrified powertrains and intelligent software for our road sports cars. Formula E is the perfect Championship for this purpose and we are very proud to be the first Italian brand to join in.”
Alejandro Agag, Founder & Chairman, Formula E, said: “We are proud to welcome Maserati to their new home in world-class motorsport. The ABB FIA Formula E World Championship is the pinnacle of electric racing. It provides the perfect environment for the most dynamic and innovative high-performance car brands to showcase their technological capabilities alongside their sporting ambitions.”
Jamie Reigle, CEO, Formula E, said: “We are delighted Maserati will join the Gen3 era of the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship and play a defining role reimagining the future of motorsport. Formula E races in the heart of the most iconic cities in the world and is followed passionately by a progressive global audience. Our millions of fans around the world will be thrilled to see Maserati line up on the grid as one of the world’s elite electric car brands.”
Mohammed Ben Sulayem, FIA President: “I am delighted to welcome Maserati to Formula E for Season 9. For such an iconic manufacturer with a tremendously proud and successful heritage in motor sport to pledge its commitment to the series is testament to the overwhelming faith in the ABB FIA Formula E World Championship’s future as we prepare to usher in the next era. The new Gen3 single-seater will represent the pinnacle of sustainability, technology and performance.”
Maserati was born on the track from audacity, first of the Maserati brothers, then of its drivers.
Its racing debut was 96 years ago. The first racing car to bear the Trident logo on the bonnet was the Tipo 26, which debuted at the Targa Florio in 1926, winning first place in the class up to 1.5 L, with Alfieri Maserati at the wheel.
Thirty-one years later, Juan Manuel Fangio won the F1 World Championship with Maserati in 1957. The last time Maserati was seen in a single seater was with Maria Teresa De Filippis, the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, on board of a 250F.
Its very last appearance in racing was with the unprecedented MC12, which won 22 races (including 3 victories in the 24 Hours of Spa) and 14 Championship titles across Constructors’ Championships, Drivers’ Championships and Teams’ Championships in the FIA GT, from 2004 to 2010.
Racing has always been Maserati’s natural habitat. Even now, with its new era in Formula E, Maserati is starting from its roots as it builds its future.
The Saudi Design Festival (SDF) announces a series of exciting events planned for the 21-day design festival. Presented by the Architecture and Design Commission and initiated by the team behind Saudi Design Week (2014-2019), Oasis Company, SDF’s inaugural edition will bring together creative luminaries, designers, and industry leaders to engage, discuss, and celebrate outstanding design in the Kingdom and beyond.
In its opening night, Saudi Design Festival welcomed His Excellency Hamed bin Mohammed Fayez, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Culture, with dignitaries and leaders of the community. The VIP preview gave visitors a glimpse of the weeks to come and tour the various pavilions and curated spaces of the festival.
Dr Sumayah Al-Sulaiman, CEO of the Architecture and Design Commission, said “The entire team at the Saudi Design Festival and the design community have dedicated themselves to curating this truly community-led showcase. We are proud of the program and the platform it is organically growing into for the creative community. We have exhibits, masterclasses and programs for all ages. Our vision is an inclusive one that invites all creatives and would-be creatives to come together in a space that nurtures the design community, creates dialogue and inspires ideas.”
SDF 2022 contains a variety of experiences and events that explore the world of design imaginatively for and by the creative community. The festival unveils its exciting lineup of signature events:
Saudi Design Week relaunches as the multi-exhibitions and fair event of the Saudi Design Festival. It is a tribute to the designers and their spaces. It invites dwellers to explore design as a cultural technology that can probe, articulate, and construct new paradigms.
Type It exhibition by SDF brand ambassador Lulwah Al Homoud is an exploratory look at typography, particularly in the realm of Latin-Arabic bilingual type. Part-experimental, part-commentary, the exhibition is aimed at examining the semantic and structural impact of fonts on the perception and reception of its audience.
AirBubble by Ecologic Studio an installation that brings to life the world’s first biotechnological playground to integrate air-purifying micro-algae. AirBubble creates a purified microclimate for children to play in. The playground integrates the Photo.Synthetica technology for the advanced integration of photosynthesis in the built environment.
The Future is Design Exhibition an expose for all the dreamers that showcases conceptual designs, architecture & interior design projects, and initatives. A special segment is curated by Dabbagh Architects through its principal, Sumaya Dabbagh who has specially selected 7 projects (both built and unbuilt) that captures the essence of identity, sustainability, and connectivity to one’s environment.
Design Market A tri-weekend marketplace that is curated as the designated retail segment of the District, the Design Market will showcase SMEs, independent local brands, and product launches. The Market will run three cycles over the course of three weekends (Thurs-Fri), with each week presenting a rotating cluster of brands and designers.
The SDF is also offering spaces within the festival for free to community partners who would like to run workshops and activities within the SDF’s calendar. Community event organizers can submit their application/proposal throughout the festival, or until slots are available.
Tickets to the festival are now on sale through: www.saudidesignfestival.com
