NMK Group, a division of Midwich Group PLC, has been named the exclusive distributor of ARHT Media’s technology and services in the UAE and Qatar. As part of this agreement, NMK will install ARHT’s capture and display technology at both existing and planned customer experience centers in Dubai and Doha. “Our current clients, as well as new prospects, have expressed great interest in exploring the implementation of ARHT’s tech stack for both permanent installations and events,” stated NMK Business Director, Constantinos Drimakis. “We are looking forward to getting the client demonstrations started in mid-May.” “The Gulf Region is embracing technology…
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Solid State Logic has named ALGAM, leading distributor of professional audio products in France and MAGHREB regions, as its sole distributor for sales and support across all four of SSL’s vertical markets of Broadcast, Live, Studio and Audio Creation. For over 30 years Solid State Logic has provided sales and support services via its subsidiary, SSL France, under the leadership of Director of International Sales, Philippe Guerinet. The move expands the company’s presence in the French and MAGHREB regions. “We were looking for a new structure capable of supporting further growth in ACP whilst continuing the success of SSL’s large-format…
NMK Electronics has announced a GCC distribution agreement with digital signage media company, BrightSign. BrightSign designs media players and provides free software and cloud networking solutions for the commercial digital signage market worldwide, serving all vertical segments of the marketplace. “We are excited to add another best-in-class brand into our portfolio,” commented Dino Drimakis, Director of BDM at NMK Electronics. “We see a huge upside for BrightSign with the digital media transformation across the Middle East and North Africa. BrightSign will be a key steppingstone in expanding our exciting video portfolio.” Pierre Gillet, Vice President of International Sales at BrightSign, added:…
INFiLED has appointed Hasan Najim as Business Development Manager for Saudi Arabia. “I am excited to join INFiLED and to be part of its aspiring team. Nowadays customers are more and more interested in sustainable solutions and I am looking forward to get in touch and help them with their projects.” said Najim commented. “At INFiLED we offer a wide product portfolio covering all customer needs. My goal is to increase INFiLED’s market share in both fixed and rental products, by educating customers, focusing on market verticals, and by offering creative, turnkey solutions.” Najim brings a strong sales background, counting…
For the fourth consecutive year, Vimal Rawjee of Insane Sound and Lighting was appointed to supply the full technical for Miss Soweto. Hosted at the Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Johannesburg, the event took a hybrid format, being recorded for TV and with 100 guests in attendance. Having not worked on a large-scale production since the start of the pandemic, the experience was a mixed bag of adrenalin and nostalgia. “I was scared but excited,” commented Rawjee. “It has been a while! But I have a good team of guys who always step up and make my craziness happen. This really…
While many planned company expansions, mergers and acquisitions around the world have been put on hold since the emergence of COVID-19, when it came to Area Four Industries opening a new outpost in the Middle East, not even a global pandemic could get in the way of progress. Having signed on the dotted line at ISE in February 2020, for the past year, Kevin Boujikian, General Manager, Area Four Industries Direct Middle East, has been busy providing clients with direct access to the world’s best-known truss, staging and hoist brands belonging to the group, including LITEC, MILOS, Prolyte, James Thomas…
The region’s largest multipurpose indoor events venue, Etihad Arena is set to become the UAE’s leading entertainment landmark. General Manager, Brint Jackson talks TPMEA through how the arena is dealing with the pandemic and sets out his ambitious plans for the future. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea29_digitallr/36
David Guetta is not a man who does things by half measures. With the global pandemic putting a halt to his world tour, the award-winning DJ set about coming up with an alternative way to keep his fans entertained and raise much-needed funds for charity in the process. The resulting project, United At Home, has seen Guetta put on spectacular performances from Miami, New York, a New Year’s Eve show from the Louvre, Paris, and now Dubai’s Burj Al Arab. “In these difficult times, we hope to bring comfort, joy, and support through the power of music and emotions,” the…
The 2020/21 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship got underway on 26 and 27 February, with a double-header in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. Returning to the UNESCO World Heritage site for the third season in a row, this year’s event saw the first ever Formula E night races, with the latest low-power LED technology being utilised to create a spectacular show while reducing energy consumption by up to 50% compared to non-LED tech. Conducting the planning and organisation of the event once again was STAMiNA Productions, while the Ministry of Sports (MOS) appointed Blink Experience to handle the host city scope.…
Steve Kearney gives his insight on how the industry has handled the pandemic and shares his vision for the comeback of live events in 2021 and beyond. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea29_digitallr/6 Photos: Gallowglass Health & Safety/ hyku www.gallowglasshs.com
Known for working with some of the biggest names in comedy, Peter Green launches a new company to keep smiles on the faces of Dubai audiences. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea29_digitallr/46 Photos: GME Events www.gme-events.com
The Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, held its an annual event honouring the work of Israeli scientists recently, taking on a fully digital format for the very first time. Lighting Designer Eran Klein of Cochavi&Klein selected an all-Robe moving light rig for the event, which was co-ordinated by communications agency, FaZa. Staged at the usual location of the Weizmann Institute campus’s Sela Auditorium, while the event had no live audience, there was a range of ‘live’ presentational content, including lectures, seminars, presentations, Q&A sessions and the bestowing of honorary doctorates and other awards. The team comprised Liron Zabari,…
