BIOSTAR Shows-off Ultra Gaming Machines

BIOSTAR Teams Up with Apacer and Thermaltake to showcase high-end gaming machines

June 20^th, 2016, Taipei, Taiwan – BIOSTAR is proud to announce its ultra gaming machines in partnership with Apacer and Thermaltake. Built around a BIOSTAR RACING Z170GT7 motherboard, these systems are built for the latest games and feature high-performance components all brought together by BIOSTAR motherboards.

BIOSTAR RACING Z170GT7

Basing on the new Super 5 Design Concept, the RACING Z170GT7 flaunts the best of the entire BIOSTAR RACING series with its latest motherboard design features. This includes the all new RACING IO armor, carbon-fiber design treatment on the heatsink, checkered flag PCB print on a matte black surface treatment and Titanium-color RACING audio shielding.

The BIOSTAR RACING Z170GT7 motherboard features BIOSTAR’s VIVID LED DJ which allows users to customize the lighting on the board’s heatsinks and PCB to reflect their personal style. Allowing multiple custom effects, gamers can configure their BIOSTAR RACING motherboard with custom lighting effects such as permanent (static), breathe, shine or shine & music (sound-reactive) to give their gaming machines a unique personality. For convenience, the BIOSTAR RACING Z170GT7 also features GT Touch functionality, onboard buttons that allowing switching between the built-in modes to the motherboard featuring their own lighting profile.

Thermaltake Core P5

Built for makers, the Thermaltake Core P5 is designed for people who want to stand-out. With a unique design, this chassis showcases each and every components of the system and keeps it all secured in its well-built frame. Its fully-modular design also allows builders to take advantage of infinite possibilities to configure the system and style it their own way without affecting performance of the actual system.

APACER BLADE, PANTHER and COMMANDO

Apacer joins in making the ultimate gaming machine with their line of high-performance memory modules.

The Apacer BLADE is capable of reaching speeds of up to DDR4-3300 and features unique signature heatspreaders which aim to provide an aggressive look as well as aggressive performance for the most discerning gamers. The Apacer COMMANDO features a tactical heatspreader as well as support for high-frequencies while the new Apacer PANTHER features a new heatspreader design with illumination for a superior looking machine that embody the true beast within.

TAQNIA Space, Skyware Technologies & Crescent join forces to form joint venture with KACST Saudi Arabia as the technology partner

United Arab Emirates, 21 June 2016: TAQNIA Space, Skyware Technologies and Crescent have signed a joint venture agreement in Saudi Arabia with KACST as the technology partner. King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST) is an independent Saudi scientific organisation with a long experience in research and development. With its current invaluable scientific Saudi resources and technology experts, KACST is considered to be the main technology partner for the new venture in Saudi Arabia.

This initiative is the product of a long standing relationship between Crescent Technologies founders Bandar M. Al-Saud and Omar A. Talib and Granahan McCourt Capital principal David McCourt, who have partnered together on multiple telecom, media and technology ventures.

The created JV (Joint Venture) aims to be a global manufacturer of satellite equipment, with the initial focus on manufacturing an innovative HTS Ka terminal to provide high throughput for satellites fleets around the world. Through their investment, the JV company will establish, manufacture and market the first Saudi high throughput satellite terminals. The new terminal will be serving both satellite service providers and operators in the Middle East, North Africa and worldwide.

“With the expected cooperation between the new joint venture and KACST as its technology partner, the Joint Venture and satellite RF manufacturing facility will help to propel the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to become a leader in advanced integrated terminal solutions,” said H.H. Dr. Turki bin Saud, President of KACST and Chairman of the Board of Directors for TAQNIA.

“With the contentious changes in satellite market dynamics and the increased demand for high-quality managed satellite services, it has become essential for satellite operators to build their organic engineering expertise that relates to service components and to have a better control on service cost.” said Eng. Abdullah Al-Osaimi, TAQNIA SPACE CEO.

“We are very pleased to be part of this joint venture with such highly-regarded partners as KACST, TAQNIA SPACE and CRESCENT,” said David McCourt, Skyware Technologies founder and CEO. “Skyware Technologies has a reputation for developing sophisticated satellite terminals for government and military use and has considerable experience partnering with major international defense agencies, governments and leading industry bodies, including the European Space Agency.”

Crescent Technologies’ spokesperson Abdullah Al-Bawardy said: “Crescent is very excited about this opportunity as it sits within our core objective of bringing world-class partners together to create long-standing businesses in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.”  

Prolight + Sound 2016 to open in October in Dubai

US$4.63bn regional audio-visual market is among the world's fastest growing with 13% CAGR

Dubai, U.A.E: Leading trade fair and conventions organiser, Messe Frankfurt Middle East, have announced the launch of Prolight+Sound Middle East, designed to be the exclusive international trade and networking event dedicated to technological services for the entertainment, events, creation and media industries.

Prolight + Sound Middle East, which will be the tenth exhibition on the Messe Frankfurt Middle East portfolio of events in Dubai, will cater to  the burgeoning demand for professional services and top-drawer technology in the fast-growing events, entertainment and audio-visual industry in the region.

"With the region becoming a major destination for high profile events, and set to host large-scale international gatherings such as the Expo 2020 and the FIFA World Cup 2022, demand for leading-edge technology and high-quality sound and light products is on the increase from event organisers, retail chains and venue operators," said Ahmed Pauwels, CEO of Messe Frankfurt Middle East. "We have brought Prolight + Sound to Dubai in order to bring leading international suppliers in touch with a wide range of prospective clients from across the region."

The booming entertainment and hospitality sectors, large-scale retail developments and the buzzing events circuit in the regio with its headquarters in Dubai, is further driving demand for the latest audio-visual solutions and technology to power their stages and events. The region, with its multicultural population, is also a major destination for a large number of international artistes and performers, as well as cultural troupes and myriad international sporting events, all of which increase demand for high quality sound and light solution providers as well as equipment renters and operators.

It is estimated that the Middle East and Africa (MEA) audio-visual market is among the fastest growing worldwide. The AV market grew from US$1.1bn in 2009 to US$2.79bn in 2012 and is projected to reach $4.63bn by 2016, registering a CAGR of 13%. The market in the Middle East alone will hit $3bn mark by 2016, in which the UAE’s share is projected to grow from $700mn in 2012 to $1.24bn in 2016 making one of the fastest-growing market in the region.

The inaugural edition of Prolight + Sound Middle East 2016, will run from October 31 to November 2 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre and will feature the following product groups:

Light + Stage: Including theatre, studio and stage lighting, stages and truss/rigging systems, stage technology, and stage machinery.

Light + Multimedia: Consists of theatre, studio and stage lighting, media technology, film and camera technology, display and video.

Light + Effects: Includes show and stage lighting, design and installation, laser and effects, LED, mobile stages, walls and tent systems.

Sound + Audio: Covers portable sound, concert sound, installed sound, networks, PA systems and accessories, and system integrators.

Audio + AV Systems: Microphones, recording, production and broadcast, installed sound, networks, and AV media technology.

DJ Equipment: Includes DJ CD players, DJ Controller, DJ Headphones, DJ Mixing desks, DJ Record-player/turntable, Karaoke and accessories.

Event / General Services Providers: Catering, Employment services/management, logistics, insurance, copyright, other services.

Infrastructure & Furnishings: Theatre/cinema seats, toilet facilities, cashdesks/ticketing systems, rental tents, furnishing.

Art Department: Make-up, wigs/costumes, textiles, stage sculptures/pantings, decorations, scenery

Government / Associations / Press

ProLight+Sound Middle East is the sixth event in the Prolight + Sound international brand, bringing the industry together on a global level and providing international trade visitors with an unmatched range of the latest products and services as well as knowledge of key developments in the sector. Other Prolight + Sound legs worldwide include those in Frankfurt, Guangzhou, Moscow, Shanghai as well as Media Expo in Mumbai.

Air Cairo completes successful migration to Amadeus Altéa and seals distribution agreement

Air Cairo plans to target key markets in the region via travel agencies

Significant fleet expansion by 2020 supports the airline’s ambitious growth plan

Cairo, Egypt; 21 June, 2016: As air travel in the Middle East continues to deliver strong growth, Air Cairo, an Egypt-based carrier connecting the Middle East and Europe, has positioned itself to take advantage of the increase in air traffic through a new agreement with Amadeus for both IT and distribution services.

During June 2016, Air Cairo successfully completed its cutover to Amadeus’ Altéa Reservation and Inventory and Amadeus e-Commerce modules, whilst also signing for a full content distribution agreement.  The migration to Altéa Reservation will enable the airline to maximise booking and revenue growth through wide-reaching distribution channels, whilst Altéa Inventory provides the airline with the latest schedule management technology in the market place. Along with the eCommerce module, these IT solutions bring tangible benefits for the airline as well as enhanced services to travellers. Altéa will also provide the airline with a scalable platform to support its future growth. In terms of distribution, Amadeus-connected travel agencies will now benefit from access to the airline’s complete range of fares and prices, assisting the carrier in achieving its business goals in regional and international markets.

Air Cairo has traditionally operated as a Low Cost / Charter Airline but is part way through an ambitious evolution aimed at becoming a Full Service Carrier. Part of the rationale for this strategic shift is access to more passengers made possible by partnerships with Egypt Air, which owns a significant stake in Air Cairo, as well as other airline partners.

Mr. Yasser El Ramly, Air Cairo’s CEO, explained the rationale behind the new agreement: “Partnering with Amadeus is a major milestone as we transition to become a Full Service Carrier. Migrating to a modern IT system such as Altéa means we can effectively codeshare with partner airlines, and issue interline tickets, which brings new growth opportunities. In parallel, the full content agreement enables us to take our partnerships with Amadeus’ travel agency community to the next level as they gain access to our inventory in an efficient and effective way. For those international markets where we expect to see significant growth but where our brand is less well known, such as Saudi Arabia, it’s important to work with intermediaries that can communicate the value of our services to prospective customers.”

Air Cairo is targeting fleet expansion from four to over twenty aircraft by 2020 and, as such, has considered how best to increase sales and visibility for its services in new international markets.

Maher Koubaa, Vice President, Middle East and Africa, Airline IT & Distribution, at Amadeus added: “Amadeus is firmly committed to Egypt and the surrounding region. We are seeing a greater number of airlines shift from a pure low cost strategy towards a more subtle combination of approaches. As part of such a move it becomes natural to explore the benefits of a more function-rich IT system. Air Cairo’s plans are ambitious and we look forward to partnering with them during this exciting evolution.”

Antoine Medawar, Vice President for Amadeus MENA said: “We are pleased to support Air Cairo’s growth plans by boosting the airline’s regional and global reach through the world’s largest and most diverse travel agency community. Travellers around the globe will now have a wider variety of ways to book and fly with Air Cairo, through the channel of their choice.”

Khaled Gad, Managing Director Amadeus Egypt, commented: “This is further evidence of the strength of Amadeus’ comprehensive offering. More and more airlines in the region are signing-up to our industry leading IT and distribution technology to make their businesses more effective, efficient and profitable.”

أوداسي من سانت أونوريه ...للأناقة عُنوان

تألقت دار الساعات سانت أونوريه، بإصدار أوداسي النسائي المُطور ليتناسب مع احتياجات المرأة العصرية المُحبة للأناقة والفخامة. تُرحب إصدارات أوداسي من سانت أونوريه بثلاثة موديلات جديدة، تجسد الفخامة والتقنية عالية الجودة.

ولا تزال ساعات أوداسي الجديدة تتميز بديكور "clous de Paris"، المرتب بشكل رائع في صفين حول الطارة وحول بيان الثواني المستمرة عند الساعة 7 تماما. ومن خلال التعبير الجمالي الذي يتميز به الخط المعروف، تأتي هذه النسخ الجديدة غير المسبوقة بحزام معدني بشبكة Milanese  ذات المرونة الخارقة، المتوفرة من الصلب أو ببطانة بي. في. دي. وردية أو صفراء. أتقنت سانت أونوريه تفاصيل الساعة أكثر بإضافة ميناء أنيقة من عرق اللؤلؤ الأبيض.

ومن المزايا الشكلية الأخرى في هذه التشكيلة التاج الواقع عند الساعة 4 تماما والذي يوفر راحة مطلقة في الارتداء ويضفي على الساعة أسلوبا فريدا. مغلف بالعقيق الأسود، يضفي التاج صقلا أكثر على هذه الساعة المذهلة.

المواصفات الفنية:

أوداسي "شبكة Milanese " – المواصفات الفنية

• علبة من الاستنلس، قطرها 35 مللم، تشطيب PVD من الذهب الوردي
• ديكور Clous de Paris على الطارة
• التاج مزين بعقيق أسود عند الساعة 4 تماما
• بلور الزفير
• ميناء عرق اللؤلؤ الأبيض، الثواني عند الساعة 7 تماما
• آلية حركة كوارتز
• مقاومة تسرب المياه حتى 30 متر
• حزام شبكة Milanese، تشطيب PVD من الذهب الوردي، على إبزيم ممتد
• سويسرية الصنع