LG Electronics (LG) announced that its Ultra HD TV (84LM9600) has been recognized for its incredible picture quality by two globally respected testing and certification bodies; TÜV Rheinland and Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
The impressive 84-inch next generation TV has been winning the approval of industry experts, the media, and TV enthusiasts since its launch late last year. LG’s 84LM9600 was the first large-screen Ultra HD TV in the world to be made commercially available.
“The independent certification of our Ultra HD TV’s exceptional picture quality is confirmation of LG’s ability to produce industry leading display technologies,” said Sang-hee Park, head of LG TV R&D Laboratory.
“LG will continue to focus on realizing ‘the best picture quality’ possible. Moving forward, we will ensure that our brand is synonymous with a premium viewing experience.”
TÜV Rheinland, Europe’s most respected testing certification authority, confirmed that LG’s 84-inch model is the first of its kind to have successfully satisfied all of the criteria for the new Ultra HD TV category.
TÜV conducted a thorough examination of LG’s product, testing a number of attributes that affect the quality of onscreen images, including brightness deviation, color temperature, color gamut, response time and screen blink.
Meanwhile, the 84LM9600 has received validation from UL, an internationally recognized standards and testing body in the US. UL announced that LG’s Ultra HD TV passed its rigorous picture quality assessment, scoring highly in specific categories related to Ultra HD Picture Quality.
With this much sought-after validation, LG’s 84-inch model has confirmed its place as the world’s best Ultra HD TV.
LG’s Ultra HD TV provides an unparalleled viewing experience with its excellent color gamut, and screen brightness that remains consistent from almost any angle.
The 84LM9600’s large screen maximizes viewer immersion, while its Ultra HD resolution (3840 x 2160) provides lifelike images which are four times sharper than full HD (1920 x 1080).
Additionally, thanks to LG’s Cinema 3D Ultra HD Engine, the TV can also upscale HD content to near Ultra HD picture quality.
LG Ultra HD TV stands out with picture quality
LG Ultra HD TV stands out with picture quality
Muhlah closes $7.5m seed round led by BIM Ventures and Japan’s SBI Group
Muhlah Zamaniyah for Finance, operating under the brand Muhlah, a Saudi fintech-enabled consumer microfinance company licensed by the Saudi Central Bank, announced the closing of its seed investment round totaling SR28.25 million ($7.5 million).
The round was led by BIM Ventures and SBI Group, a Japanese financial conglomerate, with participation from AlSuhaimi Holding Group and Fakhr Investment Holding Company. Muhlah is a venture-studio spinoff from BIM Ventures, established to deliver regulated, scalable financing solutions supported by strong governance and compliance.
This round reflects the growing attractiveness of Saudi Arabia to foreign capital within a well-regulated financial sector. The participation of SBI Group represents foreign direct investment supporting Muhlah’s expansion and accelerating its ability to deliver Shariah-compliant financing solutions, building on the strategic partnership between BIM Ventures and SBI Group.
Muhlah intends to progressively expand its financing capacity through Shariah-compliant structures, including off-balance-sheet and partner-backed arrangements. The company intends to explore additional funding channels and international partnerships to support its growth, subject to market conditions and further agreements.
Yoshitaka Kitao, representative director, chairman, president and CEO, said: “The shareholders, BIM and SBI Group, entered into the memorandum of understanding in May 2024, under the support of the Ministry of Investment, regarding a strategic business alliance that includes the joint establishment and management of investment funds. This transaction represents one of the concrete initiatives undertaken pursuant to that alliance.”
Mohamed Amine Merah, managing partner and CEO, BIM Ventures, said: “From inception, Muhlah was designed to bridge local market expertise with global financial depth. Our partnership with SBI Group, one of Asia’s largest financial conglomerates, brings a unique combination of fintech know-how and access to Japanese and international capital markets into Saudi Arabia’s consumer finance sector. This round reflects what the BIM-SBI alliance was built to achieve: creating investable, regulation-ready platforms that attract world-class partners to the Kingdom.”
Abdulaziz Al-Rammah, CEO of Muhlah, will lead the company’s next phase of growth, focused on expanding access to Shariah-compliant consumer microfinance through responsible products that strengthen transparency, affordability, and sustainable repayment outcomes.
