Production Resource Group (PRG), has invested in assets and personnel at its operation in Saudi Arabia following the group’s strongest performing year in the region, Peter McCann, CEO for PRG in the Middle East has announced. Located in the Riyadh Industrial Zone, the 40,000 sqft facility is equipped with high-end assets and resources in video, audio, lighting, rigging and staging technologies. Tom Van Hemelryck, Co-President EMEA & APAC said, “We are delighted to see our ongoing work with live event producers in Saudi Arabia evolve further and at such pace”, adding, ”This investment is instrumental in guaranteeing that our global…
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Procom, distributor of K-array group products in the Middle East, recently inaugurated an interactive multi-room demo space at its headquarters in Dubai. Situated in Dubai Investment Park, Procom wanted to create an accessible space that would allow clients full access to a range of cutting-edge K-array, KGEAR & KSCAPE equipment in a setup that mimics real-world environments. This installation is a continuation of the Procom and K-array collaboration, following several recent high-profile projects including Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the City Walk in Dubai and Iris Meydan. An extensive range of products from the K-array family was deployed across multiple environments…
With China’s four-year zero-COVID policy coming to an end, the country’s leading LED exhibition, LED CHINA, is set to take place from 17 – 19 July at Shenzhen Convention & Exhibition Center, Futian District. Incorporating all the related sectors of LED display into one single event, LED CHINA will present six exhibition topics: LED displays, commercial displays, digital signage, stage entertainment, audio-visual integration, LED lighting and advertising signs. With tech giants such as TCL, BOE, Samsung and Huawei recently beginning their journey in the LED display market, this has accelerated the advancements in technology, and they will be present at…
The MG7S Cube series is the newest addition to YES TECH’s best-selling MG series. MG series’ versatility and universality have created countless amazing stages. Through seamless splicing, the product offers vivid visuals and countless design possibilities. Featuring a revolutionary design, MG7S Cube series will redefine stage performance. Combined with the patented connector, MG7S Cube improves the traditional screen of the MG7S series, and splicing with creative extension series, which can realize various shapes such as numbers, letters, creating a sense of space with a more diverse stage shape. MG7S Cube cabinet has super tension, to meet the high scene applications.…
Out Board have appointed PRO LAB as the exclusive distribution partner for TiMax SoundHub, TiMax Tracker D4 and the full range of TiMax solutions in the Middle East. With a strong and extensive reach throughout the GCC and MENA regions, PRO LAB is an established name distinguished for its high-quality pro audio-visual and stage equipment product portfolio. The new distribution partnership addresses the dramatic increase in demand for TiMax immersive audio solutions in the region. As a versatile and autonomous spatialisation engine, designed to work effectively with any loudspeaker on the market, TiMax SoundHub was a logical addition to the…
Snap, the multi-disciplined events service provider, was contracted to design and supply a technical and staging solution for Sofitel, The Palm Jumeirah’s 2023 New Year’s Eve Gala dinner event. The client’s brief to Snap was to deliver an exciting stage package that catered to an audience of roughly 1500 guests on the venue’s beachfront, which was approximately 150m long by 40m wide. Snap’s project team put together a comprehensive audio, video, lighting, and SFX package that not only looked after rider-specific requests but also offered a creative canvas for both the headline and supportive acts of the evening. The event…
Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has made an investment in Elation Professional’s industry-leading Proteus series of automated IP65 lights, along with studio-optimized IP-rated KL Panel softlights. The purchase includes the Proteus Excalibur sky beam moving head as well as the Proteus Maximus LED moving head, both high-power luminaires routinely used on large-scale productions and outdoor spectaculars. Additionally, CTME has invested in Elation’s versatile KL Panel XL IP, a full-colour spectrum LED softlight perfect for use in broadcast and film settings. CTME worked closely with Jean Pierre de Vernon from Venutech LLC, Elation’s exclusive distributor in the Middle East, to procure the new lighting gear. The…
For the 2022 World Cup fan zones INFiLED LED displays were used to empower venues globally and ensure hundreds of thousands can experience the matches in impressive image quality. In the 2022 edition that was held in Qatar, Doha and Dubai are two of the six cities around the world that host official FIFA Fan Zones, spaces specially designed so that football lovers can follow all the sporting action live in an unbeatable environment. INFiLED’s large format screens offer high image quality and allow fans to enjoy the matches in an immersive atmosphere, living a complete audiovisual experience to dream…
Unilumin keeps developing new product series to cater to extensive market demands which are quickly changing and upgrading. In 2022 Unilumin launched multiple new products covering a wide range of indoor and outdoor applications such as professional scenarios, commercial scenarios, rental activities and sports events. UGNII, an indoor HD rental display, is a creative highlight of Unilumin’s new series. Supported by a detachable lock design, UGNII can be easily assembled in a perfect cube shape with a specially-designed corner cabinet. Including but not limited to cube & corner, UGNII is also configured with curve cabinets with concave and convex up…
THA Staffing, one of the leading staffing solutions providers in the region, announced today its expansion into Saudi Arabia, in response to the growing demand for event experts in the country. With a special focus on servicing the entertainment sector across the Kingdom, THA Staffing has deployed over 1,000 personnel across the Event Staffing and Event Experts verticals in the last quarter of 2022, and aims to double that number in the next six months. With a team consisting of 35 staffing experts based in the UAE and KSA, THA staffing aims to further develop job opportunities in Saudi Arabia…
A selection of ADJ lighting fixtures have been utilised to produce the fourth season of The Voice Nigeria. A mixture of recently released luminaires, including the feature-packed Focus Profile and ultra-compact Focus Flex L7, were combined with older models, including the best-selling Vizi Beam RXONE and versatile Vizi CMY300. Over 100 fixtures of six different types, covered a variety of duties, including key light, back light, aerial effects and background ‘eye candy’. Beating out other premium brands, ADJ fixtures were selected for the production due to their performance, reliability, and affordability. As with other versions of the international reality TV…
Martin Professional Middle East (MPME), decides to help gear up the rental industry for the upcoming year 2023 with a stock investment of 100 units of UDX-4K40 FLEX large venue projectors. The stock will be readily available for the rental partners. “The media and entertainment industry of the region is undergoing significant transformation, especially following the downturn we experienced during COVID. We would like to increase the leverage of our valuable rental partners in the region and to be ready for immediate deliveries to avoid any setbacks in projects,” commented Bilal Assidi from Martin Professional Middle East. The decision followed…
