Kraftwerk Living Technologies (KLT) has opened its first Middle East office, with UAE-based Stuart Taylor taking on the role of Managing Director for the region. Located in Concord Tower, Dubai Media City, the new premises are the company’s fifth global office worldwide. The company has also opened a warehouse for operations in the Saeed Al Maktoum Complex at the Jebel Ali Industrial Area First. The opening was followed by a membership of MENALAC, the Middle East association for the amusement and attractions industry. “We believe in the Middle East’s growing entertainment and culture markets and opening an office in Dubai…
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Shure has unveiled its brand-new portable receiver, the Axient Digital ADX5D. The new technology was showcased to VIPs, customers, and partners at a private event held at Dubai’s Renaissance Downton Hotel, with international viewers tuning in over Zoom. “We designed the ADX5D Portable Receiver to incorporate the same innovative wireless technology that Axient Digital is known for, all in a portable form factor for professionals in the field or on-the-go,” said Nick Wood, Senior Wireless Category Director at Shure. “We took the time to ensure this new addition to the Axient Digital family exceeds the rigours of everyday use and…
Venuetech has supplied Audac audio systems and Leyard video solutions across five GymNation locations. With the sites ranging from 25,000 sq ft to 50,000 sq ft, the acoustics and layouts of the various spaces made for a challenging project. The Venuetech team deployed an Audac distribution system of Ateo 6 and AlTI 4 loudspeakers in the shared areas, with PX112 and 110 high-powered boxes for the training rooms and instructor-led exercises. The loudspeakers were supported by a back end of Audac’s mixer matrices and Wavedynamic amplifiers, which enabled a range of controls, from paging to zone switching and sound reinforcement.…
Dubai-based Levels Audio Visual has become the latest company to join the L-Acoustics Certified Provider install (CPi) network. “Over the years, we have built a reputation as one of the leading providers of AV solutions for these industries, largely stemming from our strong personal passion for music and live entertainment,” commented Managing Partner, Hassan Alwan. “This passion has and continues to drive us to be the best in all disciplines and capabilities.” The company’s portfolio of clients and projects includes the likes of Amazonico, Berklee College of Music, Boiler Room, Blue Marlin Ibiza UAE, Cove Beach, Industrial Avenue, Le Petite…
Barco has appointed NMK Electronics, a Midwich Group company, to distribute its ClickShare product range in the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman and Iraq. “With our aim of distributing leading AV & IT brands, Barco is a new and important addition to the family as it enhances our existing brand portfolio of unified communication & collaboration,” commented Alex Kemanes, Managing Director at NMK Electronics. The agreement completes NMK’s unified communication and collaboration division alongside Bose and Shure; NMK plans to promote ClickShare in the government, enterprise, corporate and education sectors. NMK plans to tap into the channel business…
Sennheiser Middle East’s Director of Sales & Marketing reflects on how the company has handled the pandemic, gives his prognosis for the live events industry in the region, and announces an exciting new product series set to transform the wireless microphone market. https://issuu.com/mondiale/docs/tpmea30_digitallr/6 www.sennheiser.com
First held in 1996, the Dubai World Cup is a UAE institution. With 2021 being the 25th anniversary of the famous horseracing event, organisers Dubai Racing Club wanted a truly remarkable show to mark the illustrious milestone. The company that was chosen to step up to the challenge was HQ Worldwide Shows (HQWS) – winning the tender with a pitch for an aerial spectacular, complete with aerobatics, pyrotechnic drones, fireworks and a Guinness World Record-breaking laser show. However, just three days before the event, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Minister of Finance and Deputy Ruler of…
From star-studded concerts and elite sporting events, to innovative green initiatives and even new megacities, the Saudi Vision 2030 has achieved a huge amount since it was launched five years ago. Part of this ambitious vision for the future is Riyadh Art, which was launched by King Salman in 2019. Comprising more than 1,000 public art installations and supported by 10 programmes and two annual festivals, the initiative is the first of its kind in the Kingdom, with the aim of transforming Riyadh into an open-air gallery. One of the two festivals is Noor Riyadh – a citywide celebration of…
Taking place at Al Ain’s Hazza bin Zayed Stadium, The President’s Cup Final saw the long-awaited return of fans to UAE stadiums, with around 1,000 socially distant supporters being treated to a spectacular show – both on and off the pitch. While the on-field action saw Shabab Al Ahli run out 2-1 winners over rivals Al Nasr thanks to two contentious penalty decisions, the impressive pre- and post-match celebrations came thanks to a huge team of live events professionals. Event Producer Done+Dusted assembled a team of trusted suppliers, with a mixture of international and local companies coming together to deliver…
To say that 2020 was a roller-coaster year for the live events industry would be something of an understatement. Like many others in the sector, Stuart Andrews saw his role as General Manager of Johannesburg-based technical production company Sound Stylists disappear overnight due to the catastrophic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The main difference in Andrews’ situation, however, was that he had only joined the company less than three weeks prior. “I took up that position in March 2020 and then COVID-19 hit. I was laid off after just 17 days on the job,” he recalled. “It was through no…
3Monkeys has never professed to be an AV rental company, but with the company’s recent investment in NewTek’s TriCaster 2 Elite video production platform, Managing Partner, Rudi Buchner, increasingly finds himself fielding the question, ‘is the company planning to reposition itself?’ “The answer is no!” Buchner stated simply. “With more and more jobs being produced as hybrid events, we saw that it is not efficient to recreate our control room on site for each production – it requires too much setup and integration time with a huge staff and equipment footprint on the ground.” Citing what he calls ‘the Monkey…
Back in March 2020, PSAV announced that it would be rebranding, along with its family of companies, as Encore – the name of the business it acquired in early 2019. By January 2021, the majority of the PSAV family had done exactly that, with the likes of Hawthorn, AVC Live, KFP and PSAV itself uniting under the Encore brand. However, for fellow PSAV company, eclipse, the quirks of the UAE’s legal and regulatory system meant that the company has continued to operate under its original name… until now. “We are delighted to announce that from 6 June, eclipse has rebranded…
