Portable projector that transforms a flat surface into an interactive touch screen makes its GCC debut  Unlike traditional projectors, Xperia Touch does more than just put on a show – it lets you surf and explore like never before Dubai, 2nd July 2017:  Sony Mobile Communications today announced that its new smart projector, Xperia Touch, is now available in select stores in Dubai and Saudi Arabia.    Built with the latest Sony intelligence, this compact and lightweight short-throw projector transforms a flat wall, table or floor into an interactive 23-inch HD touch screen. Whether you want to play games on the living room floor, project a recipe onto the kitchen counter or make your wall a message board, Xperia Touch adds a whole new dimension to ......read more

Slim with Stamina, OnePlus 5 features 6 GB RAM/8 GB RAM with Dash Charge capabilities  27th June 2017, Dubai, U.A.E.:  SOUQ.com has announced the pre-order of the OnePlus 5, the much-anticipated flagship smartphone from global mobile technology company OnePlus. The impressive device features a 16MP and 20MP dual camera - the highest resolution dual-camera system on a smartphone today. The OnePlus 5 captures the best quality photos with professional and powerful effects. The OnePlus 5 is available in limited stock for pre-order on SOUQ.com in the UAE starting at 1799 AED for 6GB version.  The industry-leading Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835 processor powers the OnePlus 5 through demanding apps and games, making it incredibly power efficient. Available in a ......read more

Now Dads can learn how to journey through the store in just five minutes! #IKEA_DAD Dubai, 20 June 2017:  IKEA, the Swedish home furnishing retailer, has revealed one of its biggest and best kept secrets as a gift this year for all dads on Father’s Day – the infamous hidden shortcuts that allows you to journey through the store in 5 mins. This Father’s Day, IKEA wanted to acknowledge all the unsung family patriarchs, quietly supporting their family, day in and day out, all year long! Now Dads can choose their route, pick up the items on their shopping list and whizz through to the IKEA Restaurant & Café much faster.  One of the biggest myths is that men dislike shopping, when they actually prefer to shop differently. Men like to get in, get what they ......read more

Dubai, UAE, June 19, 2017:  Summer is just around the corner. In other words, you and many other people around you will be preparing for summer vacation. You may take a few days off to enjoy the hot, sunny weather or create fun and exciting memories by swimming, going to concerts, or traveling to new places. Whether you keep these experiences to yourself or share them with your close family or friends, the G6 is the ideal vacation companion for taking high-quality pictures and instantly sharing them on social media. Take Exceptional Splashy Photos  Swimming is one of the most popular activities people do in the summer. If you have children, you may want to preserve the moments your son or daughter had fun at the waterpark or jumped into the swimming pool. With your best ......read more

LG’s latest appliance wants to partially replace the chef in your house and give you and your family precious time back Dubai, UAE, June 15, 2017:  Family, food, culture, heritage and traditions are of central focus during the holy month of Ramadan and now with smart appliances, homemakers are able to take advantage of new technology to prepare meals that are healthy, delicious and perfect for not just a home for today, but for a smart home of the future. Technology is now taking over the kitchen through intuitive control with new devices that even do most of the cooking for you. The smart appliance trendsetting that started in the living room is now moving into the kitchen. However, the most significant benefit that smart cooking can provide is the ability to save ......read more

Dubai, UAE, 05th June 2017:  Countries across the GCC are on a quest to redefine their future especially when it comes down to being socially and environmentally responsible with many countries investing billions to support a variety of sustainable initiatives.  According to the EY report ‘Power transactions and trends: 2016 review and 2017 outlook’, it was reported that Dubai launched a US$27 billion green fund to support global sustainability projects. Furthermore, Saudi Arabia intends to cut electricity and water subsidies by US$ 53 billion by 2020 with more countries following suit. “Although governments within the GCC are taking proactive measures to achieve a sustainable future, it is also our responsibility as consumers to support their visions and ......read more

Featuring a 4,500mAh Battery, LG’s Largest, for Hours of Smartphone Entertainment and Productivity DUBAI, May 28, 2017:  LG Electronics (LG) begins rolling out its LG X power2 1 smartphone this month in markets around the world starting in North America followed by key target markets in Asia, Europe, Latin America and other regions. The LG X power2 is a mass-tier phone targeting heavy-duty users who are in the market for a competitively priced device with a large display, advanced camera features and long battery life. With a long-lasting 4,500mAh battery, the LG X power2 is perfect for users who enjoy watching movies and video content on their phones, playing games or just getting things done.  The fast charging battery in the LG X power2 is designed to last an ......read more

The European Car of the year 2017 launched in Dubai Dubai, UAE, May 8, 2017:  The all-new PEUGEOT 3008 CUV was unveiled last Wednesday during a regional launch event at Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Dubai. The high-profile event was attended by Jean-Philippe Imparato, Chief Executive Officer of Peugeot brand, Jean-Christophe Quemard, Executive Vice-President Africa-Middle East of PSA Group, Cedric Zayoun, Managing Director of the GCC region at PSA Group and UAE’s celebrated rally driver Sheikh Khalid Al Qassimi, in addition to over 100 key figures from the industry and prominent media outlets from the UAE and the region.    Under the theme “Stop imagining the future; Drive it”, the event featured futuristic multi-sensorial stations, where the attendees got ......read more

QIC Insured launches “Pay your full car insurance in easy installments” at the Qatar Motor Show Doha, 18 April, 2017: QIC Insured, the personal insurance division of QIC- Qatar’s leading insurer is the official insurance partner for this year’s Qatar Motor Show which starts from April 18 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Centre (DECC). At the motor show, QIC Insured launched the all new “Pay your full car insurance in easy installments”. With the new pay-in-installment scheme, customers can simply pay for their car insurance in four easy installments without having to pay any interest. Commenting on the launch of this new payment scheme Ahmad Mohammed Zebeib Senior Retail Manager in-Charge states, “At QIC Insured, we always make it ......read more

Doha, Qatar – April 18, 2017 –  Students at Northwestern University in Qatar (NU-Q) are completing their 10-week residency programs at major media organizations in the U.S., Europe, and the region. NU-Q’s Journalism Residency program gives students an opportunity to intern at some of the leading news, media, and public relations firms in the world. “NU-Q’s journalism and strategic communication residency requirement enables students to learn the kind of office skills and life lessons that can be developed only in a demanding, fast-paced business environment,” said Everette E. Dennis, dean and CEO of NU-Q.   This spring, NU-Q students interning for prestigious news outlets in New York and Washington, DC., shared their experiences ......read more

Dubai, 18 April 2017:  The new Art Event 2017 collection, from the Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA, has launched across all IKEA stores this April. Introducing a limited-edition collection which features 12 posters with hand-drawn motifs from a carefully curated selection of artists from all over the world.  The 2017 collection is the third installment within the series, as IKEA strives to provide people all over the world with affordable and functional designs, and continues its mission to also make great art accessible for everyone.  The Art Event 2017 collection is created by enlisting some of the most exciting, established and up-and-coming artists from around the world to contribute to a collection of posters featuring works drawn by hand. The style of ......read more

Dubai, UAE: 13 April 2017 – LG Electronics (LG) introduced its new line-up of OLED signage at its inaugural LG Signage Design Summit last night. Featuring the open-frame OLED signage, the 88-inch Ultra-Stretch display and the In-Glass wallpaper OLED, the new collection of display products is now set to transform the once static commercial design industry into a visually dynamic and highly engaging sector that is driven by creative excellence.  Held at the Armani Hotel at the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, UAE, the LG Signage Design Summit was conceived to showcase how design and display converge as well as highlight how LG is the forerunner for this change. The event welcomed a plethora of seasoned professionals that consisted of designers, architects, engineers, contractors, ......read more

New offices opened in Doha and Abu Dhabi  The new offices, alongside its existing Dubai presence, will be part of the Intesa Sanpaolo Corporate and Investment Banking Division (CIB) which has a growing footprint in 29 countries. The increased presence and commitment to the Gulf region will help support the international growth plans of Italian businesses, as well as strengthen the bank’s ties with its Gulf-based clients. Abu Dhabi & Doha, April 11, 2017:   Intesa Sanpaolo continues to strengthen its growing international network and increase its presence in the Arabian Gulf with the establishment of two new branches in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Doha, Qatar.    In the presence of a delegation led by Mauro Micillo, Head of the Corporate ......read more

Over 180 media & influencers from Middle East & Africa could shoot their first Super slow motion video during #Xperia960 event. Xperia XZ Premium will be available across the region at the end of May and will be priced in a range of AED 2600-2800. Dubai, 11th April 2017:  Sony Mobile Communications MEA showcased its latest award-winning smartphone, Xperia XZ Premium, for more than 180 select media and influencers from the Middle East and Africa region at its exclusive #Xperia960 event in Dubai. The largest event of its kind, #Xperia960 brought to life the world’s 1st Super slow motion video capture via a smartphone at 960 fps (frames per second). This is four times slower than can be shot on any other smartphone. Super slow motion captures details that the ......read more

Are You Ready for World Class Pinoy at Max’s? Popular Filipino Restaurant Launches New Menu Featuring For the First Time an Incredible Array of Grilled Dishes, Sizzlers and Traditional Favorites Doha, Qatar, April 6, 2017 Max’s Restaurant on Ring Road was the place to be last night as VIP guests, including stalwarts of the local Pinoy community, attended the launch of the popular Filipino restaurant’s new menu.  Conceptualized by Chef Enrique Suarez, or Chef Henry as he is popularly known, the new menu features for the first time, grilled dishes, sizzlers, seafood and Pinoy favorites like Adobo, Sisig, Tokwa’t Baka, Inihaw na Pusit and Boneless chicken BBQ and even Spanish influenced dishes like the Beef Ribs Humba. It will also continue to include ......read more

Dubai, April 3, 2017:  The new Stockholm collection, from the Swedish home furnishing retailer IKEA, is all about the beauty of doing things at the right pace. It is a collection of furniture and home accessories using natural material that have taken their time to come to life.  The first Stockholm collection was launched in 1984. Each new collection is different from previous ones, but they all share some common characteristics: Scandinavian modernity of the highest quality in form, function and materials — but at an affordable price. As a carefully curated collection of 47 pieces, made from natural and tactile materials such as rattan, hand-blown glass and ash, it is designed to mix and blend with what is already at home and been made to use and enjoy, every ......read more

Popular Filipino Restaurant Launches New Menu Featuring For the First Time an Incredible Array of Grilled Dishes, Sizzlers and Traditional Favorites Dubai, UAE, March 14, 2017:  For years Filipino cuisine has been predicted to be the next “it” food and here in Dubai, there’s no better place to experience this than Max’s Restaurant. The popular Filipino restaurant has just launched a new menu, conceptualized by new executive chef Enrique Suarez, which features for the first time, grilled dishes, sizzlers, seafood and Pinoy favorites like Adobo, Sisig, Tokwa’t Baka, Inihaw na Pusit and Boneless chicken BBQ and even Spanish influenced dishes like the Beef Ribs Humba. According to Chef Henry as he is popularly known, the new menu will continue to ......read more

Doha, Qatar – 08 February 2017:  Al Khalij Commercial Bank (al khaliji) P.Q.S.C., Qatar’s next generation bank, in the framework of its multifaceted Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program, and in collaboration with Lite n’ Appetite Health and Diet Food Center (Lite n’ Appetite), recently organized a special nutrition awareness event titled “Together for a healthier you” for the Bank’s staff. The initiative was held with the aim of raising awareness among al khaliji employees of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle.  As part of the activity, one on one consultancy sessions were provided to the Bank’s staff, along with comprehensive advice and education on nutrition, health and physical ......read more

Available at LG’s brand shop in Dubai Mall, the LG TWINWashTM is all about efficiency and convenience, helping users wash two separate loads at the same time Dubai, United Arab Emirates, March 1, 2017:  Shifting the nation’s washing paradigm, LG Electronics (LG) has launched its revolutionary front-load TWINWash™ washing machine in the UAE. This ultimate laundry system is among LG’s premium clothing-care line-up, using the world’s most innovative washing technology to take care of more loads in less time. “Innovative home solutions introduced by LG to the region take personal clothing care to entirely new heights. The LG TWINWashTM washing machine is an example of LG’s innovation at its best, always putting the consumer at the forefront ......read more

Dubai, UAE, February 28, 2017:  The New Atkins Lifestyle has launched a delicious low carb, low sugar Fudge Caramel bar in the UAE.  The Fudge Caramel bar makes for satisfying ‘elevenses’ or afternoon snack and is perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth. Scrumptious and satisfying, yet low in sugar and carb treats are hard to come by, but with new tasty addition in the Atkins range, choosing a healthier option couldn’t be easier.  Why not indulge in a not so naughty nibble with the new Atkins Fudge Caramel bar. With 55% less carbohydrates than regular fudge caramel bars, it is perfect for those on the go.  Swap a Mars for a satisfying Atkins Fudge Caramel bar.  Atkins Fudge Caramel Bar Serving Per 100g Protein: 25g Sugars: ......read more