RENAULT, claimed to be the first leading European automotive brand in the Kingdom, has launched a strong campaign for its new model, the 2013 Safrane. The ongoing campaign, which ends on April 30, allows its clients to own the car at an attractive price not comparable to any of its counterparts in the Saudi market, and enjoy a fun experience which, once the client accepts the challenge of test driving the car, will undoubtedly reveal that Renault Safrane is “certainly the winner for its distinguished trendy design, practicality and safety.”
The launch of the campaign aims to reveal to the customers the unique advantages that set this car apart from rivals in the same category. The Safrane is distinguished by a powerful 2.5-liter (180 HP), 6-cylinder (V6) engine, a sophisticated 6-speed automatic x-tronic transmission that combines between a quick response and low fuel consumption, ABS with emergency brake assist, 16-inch alloy wheels, modern front and rear parking sensors, in addition to halogen bulbs with projection lenses that are considered to be prevalent in their category.
Moreover, the famous French automaker announced that Renault Safrane is available with a 2 liter, 4-cylinder engine, and a 3.5 liter (235 HP), 6-cylinder engine, along with a wide range of comfort and luxury features such as a spacious cabin that accommodates comfortable seating for passengers, as well as a powerful new air conditioning system both in the front and the rear, an electronic steering wheel, electric windows and mirrors, with centrally locked doors remotely controlled using Renault smart card, the immobilizer device to protect against car theft, radio CD MP3 with USB and AUX ports as well as Bluetooth for more comfortable and enjoyable driving.
The campaign is regarded as a continuation of the success that Renault has achieved in the Gulf in general and the Kingdom in particular by distinguishing itself with its safety and cost-effectiveness as well as maintaining the perfect balance between competitive pricing and the highest standards of quality. Similarly, Renault cars undergo tough tests at the Renault research center in the UAE to ensure that Renault is compatible with all climate conditions in the Gulf region. Furthermore, Renault delivers superior after-sale services and provides spare parts at very competitive prices in its numerous and widespread centers for customer service and maintenance.
Renault is a well-established and renowned European brand with experience spanning over more than 114 years of excellence and innovation in the auto industry. In addition, Renault became the fourth largest manufacturer in the world, after purchasing 44.3 percent of Nissan Motors Company.
Renault launches Safrane campaign
Renault launches Safrane campaign
Cambodia takes back looted historic artifacts handled by British art dealer
- The objects were returned under a 2020 agreement between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the family of the late Douglas Latchford, a British art collector and dealer who allegedly had the items smuggled out of Cambodia
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia: Cambodian officials on Friday received more than six dozen historic artifacts described as part of the country’s cultural heritage that had been looted during decades of war and instability.
At a ceremony attended by Deputy Prime Minister Hun Many, the 74 items were unveiled at the National Museum in Phnom Penh after their repatriation from the United Kingdom.
The objects were returned under a 2020 agreement between the Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts and the family of the late Douglas Latchford, a British art collector and dealer who allegedly had the items smuggled out of Cambodia.
“This substantial restitution represents one of the most important returns of Khmer cultural heritage in recent years, following major repatriations in 2021 and 2023 from the same collection,” the Culture Ministry said in a statement. “It marks a significant step forward in Cambodia’s continued efforts to recover, preserve, and restore its ancestral legacy for future generations.”
The artifacts were described as dating from the pre-Angkorian period through the height of the Angkor Empire, including “monumental sandstone sculptures, refined bronze works, and significant ritual objects.” The Angkor Empire, which extended from the ninth to the 15th century, is best known for the Angkor Wat archaeological site, the nation’s biggest tourist attraction.
Latchford was a prominent antiquities dealer who allegedly orchestrated an operation to sell looted Cambodian sculptures on the international market.
From 1970 to the 1980s, during Cambodia’s civil wars and the communist Khmer Rouge ‘s brutal reign, organized looting networks sent artifacts to Latchford, who then sold them to Western collectors, dealers, and institutions. These pieces were often physically damaged, having been pried off temple walls or other structures by the looters.
Latchford was indicted in a New York federal court in 2019 on charges including wire fraud and conspiracy. He died in 2020, aged 88, before he could be extradited to face charges.
Cambodia, like neighboring Thailand, has benefited from a trend in recent decades involving the repatriation of art and archaeological treasures. These include ancient Asian artworks as well as pieces lost or stolen during turmoil in places such as Syria, Iraq and Nazi-occupied Europe. New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the prominent institutions that has been returning illegally smuggled art, including to Cambodia.
“The ancient artifacts created and preserved by our ancestors are now being returned to Cambodia, bringing warmth and joy, following the country’s return to peace,” said Hun Many, who is the younger brother of Prime Minister Hun Manet.
