DUBAI, 26 May 2007 — Iris has launched its first green building in Dubai located at Business Bay in a function held at the Dubai Grand Hayatt on Tuesday. Iris Bay is a half-moon shaped signature building innovatively designed by Atkins — the world-renowned designer. The 40-story stunning commercial tower brings a new wave of building design to the city and the region. Situated in the Business Bay, Iris Bay faces Sheikh Zayed Road. “Iris Bay will add a new dimension to Dubai’s architectural and environmental landscape,” Ashwin Sheth, CEO and managing director of Sheth Group, said.
BenQ Introduces First Exclusive Outlet
DUBAI, 26 May 2007 — BenQ has stepped up its Middle East & Africa presence with the opening of its first exclusive retail outlet — BenQ Zone — located in the UAE. The 1,500 square feet store, in the heart of Dubai’s commercial business district of Bur Dubai, will be home to BenQ’s computing and consumer electronics product range including LCD monitors, LCD TVs, projectors and digital cameras and other digital lifestyle products. “BenQ is gaining a fair share of the Middle East market and is ranked second in the LCD monitor segment and third in the digital projectors for the region,” Robert Dung, managing director, Middle East & Africa, BenQ, said.
Giordano Unveils New Store in Dubai
DUBAI, 26 May 2007 — Giordano, the Middle East’s leading casual wear retailer launched its latest store in the Dubai Festival City. Two hundred loyal customers were invited to the event, along with fashion and lifestyle media. Also present at the launch was Ishwar Chugani, executive director for Giordano, Middle East and Africa, along with the company’s management team. Kicking off with a live fashion show, the event allowed the audience to get a glimpse of Giordano’s upcoming summer collection. Chugani said: “We are very excited about our new store at DFC, which marks our 18th store in Dubai and 31st in the UAE.”
DAMAC Opens Sales Lounge in Riyadh
DUBAI, 26 May 2007 — DAMAC Properties has opened a state-of-the-art sales lounge for its customers in Riyadh. The company currently has sales offices in the country located in Jeddah and Dammam, in addition to Riyadh. DAMAC appointed M/S Intermass Engineering and Contracting Co. as the main contractor for its Lago Vista project at International Media production Zone (IMPZ).
