09 September, 2015

Record-breaking classic cars are gearing up for the Collection Cars Parade 2015


History and passion will fuse in Byblos and Amchit during the two-day festival
Beirut, September 07, 2015:- The municipalities of Byblos and Amchit in collaboration with Collection Cars Parade, an NGO dedicated to classic car lovers, teamed up to bring the excitement of vintage and heritage to Byblos and Amchit on September 12 and 13 at the 2nd Annual Collection Cars Parade. The event promises an extraordinary line-up of exciting activities including vintage cars show, contemporary music, traditional Lebanese arts, and of course the parade from the Roman Old Port in Byblos to General Michel Sleiman Corniche in Amchit.
The event, named this year “Collection Cars Parade”, will be in its second edition post the groundbreaking success achieved in 2014. It aims to provide a platform to classic cars lovers and encourages social interaction among Lebanese from different regions.
“Building on the success achieved last year, we have decided this year to extend the Parade to two days adding some exhilarating new components. The Parade this year aims to bring the beautiful memories and stories of our ancestors to life and bridge the gap between history and modernity in an atmosphere full of peace and love,” said Jo Younan, head of Collection Cars Parade NGO. “What’s on offer in the second edition will set the stage for what we expect will become the most exciting event dedicated for collection cars in our national calendar,” added Younan.
Featuring limited and unique vintage cars, the two-day event will officially kick off on Saturday September 12th at the Byblos Old Port at 5pm with a wide array of activities that blends history with passion. The participating classic cars will be on display at the Old Roman Port in Byblos in line with an entertainment program that includes live music, traditional Lebanese exhibition and fun activities all presented under the magic light of the Mediterranean stars. On day 2, doors will open to public at 11am to enjoy a wide array of activities while the Parade will gear up at 5pm from Byblos Old Road along the Roman Road towards General Michel Sleiman Corniche in Amchit accompanied by cheerleaders, Harley Davidson convoy and Mariachis. On arrival, the jury members will select winning cars representing 4 categories: Best Historical Car, Best Convertible Car, Best Restored Car and Best Popular Car. Celebrations will complement the beautiful night featuring singers, dancers, musicians, magicians and much more.
“As strong believers in Lebanon - our beloved country – we strive to bring joy and peace to our people through a wide array of summer activities. The Collection Cars Parade will surely complement the history of the old port of Byblos and appraises its charm”, commented Ziad Hawat, president of Jbeil municipality.
From his side, Dr. Antoine Issa, president of Amchit municipality said: “We are proud to host and support the Collection Cars Parade for the second year, a special event that aims to gathering people from all ages and different regions in a nice atmosphere”.
Event is open to public on September 12th and 13th. Guests will have the opportunity to socialize, eat and drink and enjoy a program music with others in a charming outdoor setting. Detailed program will be available on the Facebook page: Collection Cars Parade. 

حشود غير مسبوقة من السيارات الكلاسيكية تتسابق للانضمام إلى موكب هذا العام
جبيل وعمشيت على موعد مع الشغف والحماس نهاية هذا الإسبوع

بيروت في 7 أيلول 2015- تستعد بلديتا جبيل وعمشيت بالتعاون مع "كولكشن كارز باراد"، وهي منظمة غير حكومية تكرّس نشاطاتها لعشاق السيارات الكلاسيكية، لإستقبال النسخة الثانية من "موكب السيارات الكلاسيكية" في 12 و13 من الشهر الحالي. ويعد المهرجان زوّاره بمجموعة مميّزة من الفعاليات الحماسية تشمل الموسيقى المعاصرة، والفنون اللبنانية التقليدية، ومعرض للسيارات الكلاسيكية المشاركة وبالطبع الموكب الذي ينطلق من ميناء الرومان القديم في جبيل وصولاً إلى كورنيش الجنرال ميشال سليمان في عمشيت.

وهذا العام يشهد تغييراً في تسمية الحدث ، حيث سيُعرف من الآن فصاعداً بموكب السيارات الكلاسيكية. وتأتي  هذه الخطوة إثر النجاح الإستثنائي الذي حققه العام الماضي. ويهدف هذا المهرجان إلى استحداث منصة تواصل لهواة اقتناء السيارات الكلاسيكية وتشجيع التفاعل الإجتماعي بين اللبنانيين من مختلف المناطق.

وحول الموضوع، قال جو يونان، رئيس الجمعية غير الحكومية "كولكشن كارز باراد": "نظراً للنجاح الذي حقّقه المهرجان في نسخته الأولى، قرّرنا هذه السنة أن نطيل فترته ليمتد على يومين ونضيف مجموعة نشاطات متنوّعة. ويهدف هذا العام إلى استرجاع ذكريات الزمن الجميل أيام أسلافنا ودمج أصالة الماضي ضمن مشهد الحاضر المعاصر في جوٍّ يسوده السلام والمحبة". وأضاف: "نأمل أن يتحوّل هذا المهرجان بفضل برنامج نسخته الثانية إلى إحدى أبرز المنصّات الأكثر نجاحاً وتشويقاً على قائمة النشاطات المحلّية في لبنان".

تنطلق فعاليات النسخة الثانية الساعة الخامسة من عصر يوم السبت الموافق 12 أيلول مع مجموعة من السيارات القديمة الفريدة من نوعها من ميناء جبيل القديم. ويتخلل الحدث المستمر ليومين حزمة من النشاطات المتنوّعة التي ترسم التاريخ ضمن إطار الشغف المعاصر. أمّا السيارات المشاركة فستعرض في ميناء الرومان القديم في جبيل ضمن برنامج يشمل الموسيقى الحيّة، ومعرضاً للمنتوجات اللبنانية التقليدية، وأنشطة ترفيهية وثقافية تغني الحواس على ضوء نجوم سماء الصيف الصافية- متلألئةً على صفحة مياه شواطئ المتوسط.

ويستقبل المهرجان روّاده في اليوم التالي ابتداءً من الحادية عشر صباحاً للمشاركة بباقة فعاليات متنوعة، بينما يستعد موكب السيارات الكلاسيكية للتوجّه إلى كورنيش الجنرال ميشال سليمان في عمشيت يرافقه حشد من فرق التشجيع وموكب الدراّجات النارية وفرق المارياتشي المكسيكية. ويستقبل الموكب لجنة تحكيم متخصصة لتقييم السيارات المشاركة واختيار الفائزة منها ضمن أربع فئات: أفضل سيارة تاريخية، وأفضل سيارة مكشوفة، وأفضل سيارة مرمّمة، وأكثر سيارة شعبية. وتستكمل الاحتفالات بعروض فنيّة تكحّل سحر آخر ليالي الصيف يحييها فنانون وموسيقيون وعازفون ومتقنو ألعاب الخفة وغيرها من الأنشطة.

ومن جهته، قال زياد حواّط، رئيس بلدية جبيل تعليقاً على استضافة الحدث: "لأننا من أشدٍّ المؤمنين ببلدنا الحبيب لبنان، لا نوفّر جهداً في سبيل بث أجواء الفرح والسلام بين أبناء شعبنا من خلال هذه المروحة الواسعة من الأنشطة الصيفية. ونحن على ثقة أن موكب السيارات الكلاسيكية سيكمّل بلا شك التاريخ العريق لميناء جبيل القديم ويسلّط الضوء على سحره الأخاذ".

وختم رئيس بلدية عمشيت، الدكتور أنطوان عيسى بالقول: "نفخر باستضافة ودعم موكب السيارات الكلاسيكية للسنة الثانية على التوالي، فهو حدث استثنائي يهدف لحشد الناس من جميع الأقطاب والفئات العمرية من مختلف المناطق في أجواء صاخبة من المرح".

يستقبل المهرجان زواره يومي 12 و13 أيلول 2015. وسيتمكن الحضور من الاجتماع بأصدقائهم وتناول أطايب المأكولات والمشروبات، والاستمتاع ببرنامج موسيقي غني في الهواء الطلق. للمزيد من المعلومات الرجاء زيارة صفحة المهرجان على الفيسبوك: Collection Cars Parade.

ALCATEL ONETOUCH Introduces Xess A Tablet So Different We Can’t Call it a Tablet



  • Immersive viewing experience with the large 17.3-inch interactive touchscreen
  • Elegant, streamlined design with adjustable built-in stand and handle
  • Powerful 3-watt JBL dual speakers for accurate sound reproduction
  • Perfect for multipurpose usage: movie streaming, sketchpad for kids, recipe display in the kitchen, gaming with friends and family


IFA, Berlin, September 4, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands, announced the launch of Xess at IFA 2015. The genre-busting smart device has an extra-large 17.3-inch screen yet boasts a beautiful, slim stainless-steel body.


“Xess is one of our favorite new products because this big format is really family-oriented and has a multitude of uses at home or at work,” says Dr. Stan HU, General Manager of Innovation - BigPad Business Center and Chief Technology Officer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH. “You can use it to cook, by displaying your favorite recipes in the kitchen, watch movies, listen to music or play games with friends and family in the living room.”






Ingenious Design Supports Multi-Usage



The slim, 9.15 mm form hides a built-in stand, stylus and slide-out carrying handle. The stand enables users freedom of choice in positioning Xess: flat for gaming and family fun; 30 degrees for drawing and sketching; 50 degrees for cooking and 75 degrees for watching videos. Accessories like the Smart Dock and wall mount allow even more viewing possibilities.

Perfect Size for Creative Opportunities
The built-in stylus inspires users’ creativity with the pre-embedded SketchBook app and offers a variety of different brushes, colors and effects. Culinary artists will appreciate the hands-free gesture control, which eliminates the need for a touchpad, keyboard or mouse. Just wave to control the screen — no more messy grease spots on the screen! With the Onetouch Mix app, amateur DJs can equalize, loop and insert effects to add a personal touch to their playlist. The two powerful 3-watt speakers powered with JBL by Harman technology offer true-to-life sound reproduction. Connect to an exterior JBL speaker for even more booming sound.
Big Fun
Of course Xess is extra-perfect for gaming, thanks to its extra-big 10-point touchscreen, which ensures precision and accuracy during sessions. The powerful octa-core processor guarantees a fantastic multimedia experience.

Customization Possibilities With Bespoke Accessories
Users can customize their devices with a world of Xess accessories: Smart Dock, blue-free film, IP camera, Bluetooth mouse and keypad, Bluetooth speaker, mag cover and mounting case.

With its large range of features and accessories, ALCATEL ONETOUCH’s Xess offers supersize possibilities, whether in the family room or at work.

POP STAR and POP UP Smartphones Shine in ALCATEL ONETOUCH’s POP Family


  • Highly customizable POP STAR allows consumers to express their own style from the large cover collection with up to 20 choices
  • POP UP offers high-end design and performance at a mid-tier price point

IFA, Berlin, September 4, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH unveiled its new POP smartphones at IFA today. POP STAR and POP UP are part of the brand’s POP series – A Combination of Talents.

All Eyes on POP STAR
The new 5-inch POP STAR smartphone is the undeniable standout in the latest POP lineup. “POP STAR is our most fashion-forward smartphone with a large collection of covers, consumers can choose the cover they like and fully express their own style,” said Cheol Woo Park, Chief Designer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.








POP STAR allows consumers to really express themselves. Choose the wild colors and psychedelic designs from the Funky Collection, a more classic look with the Leather Collection, total glamour with the Fashion Collection or nature-eco with the Fabric & Wood Collection. The attention to design details continues with the curved design, which gives the phone an elegant slimness at the edges, and making it a pleasure to hold.

POP STAR is available in 3G+ or 4G connectivity and runs on a quad-core processor. It flaunts an 8 Mpxl rear camera with EIS for quality photos and videos and a 5 Mpxl front camera for perfect selfies. The fully laminated HD IPS display offers 75% less light reflection for excellent readability under sunlight and a 160 degree wide viewing angle.



POP UP Has the Goods
The new POP UP smartphone has the specs to satisfy even the most demanding user: the fully laminated HD IPS display allows great readability under bright sunlight and wide viewing angles. A powerful octa-core CPU coupled with 4G connectivity guarantees fast and smooth streaming. The 13 Mpxl rear camera with quality sensor and f/2.0 aperture means sharp photos even at night.Macintosh HD:Users:apple:Documents:AOT:2015 PR:EVENTS:IFA 2015:PRESS KIT:PRODUCT IMAGES:20150824:POP UP.png





POP UP has style to burn — a metal frame with glass hard key and a back cover with a 3D spin effect make it a knockout. Plus it comes in five fresh colors: Black, Riva Blue, Amber Orange, White and Strawberry Red.

A Combination of Talents
ALCATEL ONETOUCH strives to offer the best to consumers by redefining the industry benchmark regardless of the price tag. POP family ensures the latest design trend and quality performance from higher-end products to be available in mid-tier segment.

“Stocked with the features and style that consumers want, we can’t wait for consumers to get a look at our fresh lineup of POP smartphones,” said Dan Dery, Chief Marketing Officer, ALCATEL ONETOUCH.

A Complete Range of Your Choice PIXI 3 (10) - The new 10-inch tablet in PIXI 3 Family




  • 10-inch large display in a compact design
  • 2 different connection options: 3G or Wi-Fi
  • Great personalization with colorful cases and flip covers






IFA, Berlin, September 5, 2015 – ALCATEL ONETOUCH, one of the world’s fastest-growing smartphone brands reinvents the PIXI 3 family with a new 10-inch tablet. Pick a PIXI 3 tablet with the right display size (7, 8 or 10-inch), and the connectivity (4G LTE, 3G or Wi-Fi) you prefer. It’s all your choice!
“Our PIXI line is all about making your own choice at an affordable price,” notes ALCATEL ONETOUCH’s General Manager of Smart Connectivity, Vittorio Di Mauro. “The new PIXI 3 10-inch tablet does just that, offering a complete range of choices on display size and connectivity.”







Packed With Useful Features and Highly Portable
Compact and highly portable, the PIXI 3 (10) is available with either 3G or Wi-Fi connectivity. The PIXI 3 (10) is perfect for work and entertainment. Check emails, voice call, share images with friends or watch a movie with your family – Do Anything on Your Tab!

It runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop and allows multiple accounts for multiple users, to securely share the device with the whole family.

Voice-call-enabled, so users can pick up their calls on their PIXI 3 (10) tablet, with no need of another device. Users can also connect the tablet to peripheral devices like USB keys, external hard disks, digital cameras, printers and more.


Colorful and Customizable
Like other devices in the PIXI family, the PIXI 3 (10) is customizable. Users can add their own colorful touch to their tablets with colorful flip covers and cases.

Users can also access to ALCATEL ONETOUCH accessories webstore through dedicated app with just one click.

With their host of features, accessories and performance capabilities, the PIXI 3 tablets are further examples of ALCATEL ONETOUCH’s dedication to offering a complete range of choices at an affordable price.
















STAY 3, GET SUNDAY FREE AT COSTA MESA, ORANGE COUNTY CALIFORNIA


Sundays are FREE in Costa Mesa. Extend your weekend getaway or arrive early for a better Monday morning.
In combination with the OC&ME Package makes for the ultimate California lifestyle escape for Middle Eastern guests throughout 2015, including the Eid Al Adha celebrations.
DUBAI, UAE – September 9th , 2015 Beginning September 14 through November 29, 2015, stay at least three consecutive nights that include Sunday night in a participating Costa Mesa hotel and receive Sunday night free. Spend the extra day enjoying an array of world-class entertainment in the City of the Arts™. Extend your stay to see it all.
Dine
Treat your tastebuds to one of Costa Mesa's more than 150 restaurants ranging from five-star fine dining to casual and contemporary. Whether you’re considered traditional in taste or a fearless foodie, your appetite will certainly be more than satisfied.
Shop
Take a trip to South Coast Plaza, an absolute must-do when visiting Costa Mesa. With over 250 retailers, from Hermes to H&M, South Coast Plaza is the largest shopping destination in California and represents the highest concentration of luxury brands in the U.S.
If you’re looking to enjoy a little sunshine with your shopping, spend some time at The OC Mix, The LAB, and The CAMP, three of Costa Mesa’s premiere outdoor shopping districts offering everything from boutique fashion designs and local art to organic foods and fitness gear.
Play
Arrive early or stay another day to spend an afternoon at the Disneyland®Resort. Check into your hotel and hop aboard Costa Mesa's convenient ART shuttle transportation to the Disneyland® Resort and enjoy a day of play.
See
Wind down your weekend with an evening show in the heart of Costa Mesa’s arts district, located just minutes from most Costa Mesa hotels. Happening all season long, catch live music and theater performances, including the upcoming Tony Award®-winning Best Musical, Disney’s The Lion King or 42nd Street, a musical comedy classic at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
Book
Begin planning how you will spend your free Sunday. Click on one of our participating hotels below to book your stay.
  • In addition to the Costa Mesa Sunday Free Package, Orange County Visitors Association (OCVA) is currently running ‘The OC & ME’ travel package campaign exclusively for visitors travelling from the G.C.C. (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates). The campaign promotes Orange County as a premier shopping, spa, lifestyle and holiday destination for families, groups and couples, where the experiences can be shared with family, friends and loved ones and include personal touches, complimentary VIP Personal Shopper Experiences and exclusive discount vouchers worth thousands of dollars at Fashion Island, Irvine Spectrum Center, and South Coast Plaza. Combined, the Costa Mesa Magical Memories Package and The OC&ME Package make for the ultimate entertainment, retail and luxury lifestyle vacation escapes for Middle Eastern guests throughout 2015, including the Eid Al Adha celebrations.
    Middle Eastern travelers can now access Orange County from the Middle East through direct flights to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with Emirates, Saudi Airlines and Etihad Airways. Convenient connections are also available with Gulf based airlines flying into other U.S. cities such as Chicago, Dallas/Fort Worth and San Francisco and then transferring to the Orange County (John Wayne) Airport in Santa Ana (SNA).

    For more information on Costa Mesa’s Sunday Free Package and a list of participating hotels, visit http://www.travelcostamesa.com/sunday 
    For more information on ‘The OC and ME’ Package , visit:
    Twitter: @TheOCandME
    Or contact OCVA Dubai office at: (04) 375 3298.
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