With sleek styling, adaptability and performance, two-in-one convertible laptops are bridging the gap between work and social experiences and are set to become a top seller at GITEX Shopper Spring Edition.
Drawing an impressive line-up of retailers and brands from around the world, the retail extravaganza will again be a magnet for shoppers, technology enthusiasts and students alike who will take advantage of the 35,000 products, bundle offers and competitions, all under one roof.
The four-day retail event returns to Dubai World Trade Center through Saturday, where leading electronic retailers in the region will showcase the latest technology gadgets and products.
With 25 percent of UAE residents planning to purchase a desktop or a laptop in the next six months, brands and retailers will be out in full force at GITEX Shopper Spring, offering shoppers the latest range of laptops from Acer, Apple, Dell and Lenovo to Microsoft and HP, among others at unbeatable offers.
Today’s consumers demand more from their devices, and computing is no different. Hybrid products such as two-in-one laptops, a laptop that can serve as a tablet by flipping or removing the keyboard to give the user access to a touch screen, are ideal.
Leading UAE retailer Sharaf DG is predicting two-in-one convertible laptops to be a show highlight at the tech retail event.
Nilesh Khalkho, CEO of Sharaf DG, said: “We will have a full range of two-in-one convertible laptops from all popular brands — HP X360, Lenovo Yoga, Acer Spin and Swift Series, Asus UX and TP Series plus Dell Inspirion 3168 & 5378. There is a huge demand for two-in-one laptops in the market today as they offer a lot of flexibility, and are ideally suited for leisure and business wherever you are.”
GITEX Shopper Spring 2017 opens from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tickets for GITEX Shopper are priced at AED25 ($7) and are available to buy online at gitexshopperdubai.com and Platinum List, as well as UAE Exchange outlets. Entry is free for children below the age of five.
Two-in-one convertible laptops set to be top ticket item at GITEX Shopper
Two-in-one convertible laptops set to be top ticket item at GITEX Shopper
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment projects worth SR8bn launched in Makkah
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company has announced the launch of several real estate projects belonging to the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment system in Makkah, with a total investment exceeding SR8 billion ($2.1 billion). These projects include commercial, residential, and hospitality developments, as well as strategic land plots, as part of the company’s commitment to supporting the Kingdom’s real estate sector and enhancing the quality of life in the holy city.
The announcement was made during a field tour by a delegation of high-level officials including Saleh Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission for Makkah City and Holy Sites; Ihsan Bafakih, chairman of the board of directors of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Haitham Al-Fayez, chairman of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company; Moath Al-Mukhudub, managing director and CEO of Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate Company; and Anas Mansour Abadi, CEO of real estate at Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Holding Company and representative of the Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Endowment, alongside members of the board of directors of both the holding and real estate companies and the executive team.
The tour included the launch of the Tilal Towers project, with an investment value of SR2 billion, featuring more than 2,500 hotel rooms, strengthening the hospitality sector in Makkah.
The delegation also visited the Tilal Village project, valued at SR2.8 billion. It is one of the prominent qualitative projects within the hospitality ecosystem in Makkah.
Furthermore, the visit covered the residential buildings within Tilal Village, comprising 828 units, with an investment of SR800 million. The delegation inspected the specialized hospital, medical complex housing, and the office and commercial plazas.
During the tour, a contract was signed for the Al-Rajhi Center project, valued at SR250 million, as part of a comprehensive rehabilitation plan.
The inspection also included the Al-Ukayshiyyah land, spanning 4 million square meters, and the Al-Ghazzawi project land, valued at SR250 million.
The tour concluded with prayers at the Aisha Al-Rajhi Mosque, the second-largest mosque in Makkah after the Grand Mosque, with a capacity for 50,000 worshippers.
This visit underscores the importance of these investments, which represent a clear direction toward enhancing the management of the endowment’s assets through diversification, redevelopment, and strategic expansion, in line with the development goals of the Makkah city and Saudi Vision 2030.
Sulaiman Al-Rajhi Real Estate, a subsidiary of Sulaiman bin Abdulaziz Al-Rajhi Holding Company, continues to provide innovative solutions to elevate the real estate sector to international standards.
