Expo City Dubai has unveiled a calendar of events to mark Al Wasl Plaza being recognised by Guinness World Records as the largest interactive immersive dome on the planet. The events range from high-tech experiences and cultural festivals to several sports and wellness initiatives. A new augmented reality (AR) experience…
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Saudi firm runs smarter meetings with Ledman AIO display
A 138" Ledman LEDHUB Interactive Conference all-in-one (AIO) has significantly improved the efficiency of meetings for a well-known company in Saudi Arabia's furniture industry. The display, which features several of Ledman's patented core technologies and integrating functions, offers a fully immersive and highly interactive real-time meeting experience. Based on Ledman's…
Huge Daktronics curved LED wall installed at esports venue
Daktronics has installed curved LED video displays at an esports venue in Saudi Arabia. The company manufactured and installed a 535 sq metre video wall to create an immersive experience for gamers at the Riyadh Front Mall. The LED displays, which feature a 1.9mm pixel pitch, form a large video…
Driving ambition at Ferrari World, Abu Dhabi
Challenges in the theme park industry don’t come much greater than the one Ferrari World Abu Dhabi faced a decade ago. It had just opened Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest roller coaster, and another ride with the world’s highest loop was in development. The theme park needed to top both…
Q-SYS promotes Ron Marchant to EMEA general manager
Q-SYS, a division of QSC EMEA, has promoted Ron Marchant to general manager for Europe, the Middle East and Africa. He will also work alongside Markus Winkler to drive the success of QSC EMEA, as managing director. Marchant, who joined QSC in 2017 as senior director for EMEA sales, has…
Drone ‘hologram’ welcomes Neymar to Saudi Arabian club
The transfer of Brazilian footballer Neymar to Saudi Arabia has been celebrated with a drone show featuring the player's face. Neymar who has joined Riyadh-based Al-Hilal, was introduced to a 60,000-capacity crowd at the King Fahd International Stadium as Al-Hilal drew 1-1 with Al-Feiha in the Saudi Pro League. Drones…
In memoriam: Stephen Lakin, founder and CEO of Protec
Stephen Lakin, founder and CEO of Protec, has passed away. In a statement issued on social media today, the company said: "It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of an industry legend, our CEO and Founder of Protec, Stephen Lakin. Stephen left us peacefully last night, leaving…
Resistance groups carry out guerrilla projection across Iran
Resistance groups in Iran have marked the anniversary of the Constitutional Revolution of Iran by undertaking guerrilla projection across the country. On the evening of 4 August, a network of activists affiliated with the People’s Mojahedin Organization of Iran (MEK) projected images of MEK leader Massoud Rajavi and the National…
Digital Projection laser projectors transform Dubai mosque
Digital Projection’s TITAN and M-Vision laser projectors brought the Khawaneej Mosque in Dubai to life during one of the United Arab Emirates' most significant cultural and religious events. Every night between 8pm and 2am throughout the month of Ramadan, the mosque captivated audiences with a video mapping projection loop animation…
CT deploys INFiLED displays at major Middle East events
Creative Technology (CT) has cemented its position as the premier rental house in the Middle East for INFiLED products with two major recent projects. At the Dubai World Cup in March – the pinnacle of the Middle East's horse racing season – Creative Technology supplied a full range of audio,…