Creative Technology Middle East (CTME) has been appointed as the Live Events AV partner for the UK Pavilion at Expo 2020. The event, which is taking place in Dubai, runs from October 1 until March 31. One hundred and ninety nations will be present at the six-month-long event, which will see…
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First drone flown QR code in UAE promotes Nike store
A fleet of 600 drones has been used to create a QR code for the first time in the UEA to advertise the launch of a new Nike Jordan store in Dubai. AO Drones, part of the AO Creative stable of companies, was in charge of controlling the drones, which…
Expo 2020 Dubai puts AV on the world stage
Expos are famous for their avant-garde architecture. Every five years countries all over the world gather together to showcase their most cutting-edge developments in pavilions shaped like everything from towers and turrets to giant golf balls. The upcoming Expo in Dubai will set new standards but this time, AV will…
Holographic art defies sandstorms and desert heat
With the art industry more and more keen to incorporate holographic experiences into installations, Hypervsn authorised reseller Hybrid Xperience has shown that desert sandstorms and heat are no obstacle to carrying out bold projects bringing together visual and sound designers with Hypervsn Solo L devices. In a project set in…
Inside the Cabinet Chamber in the Republic of Namibia
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is at the apex of the system of government in the Republic of Namibia. Based in a historic building in the Namibian capital of Windhoek, OPM houses a Cabinet Chamber and a Constitution Room in which most of the country’s legislation was drafted.…
AI art show blends NASA data with Barco projection
Turkish-American new media artist and designer Refik Anadol launched his Machine Memoirs: Space exhibition at the Istanbul Pilevneli Gallery in March this year. Powered by Barco projection technology, Anadol combined complex AI algorithms, data visualisation techniques and human creativity to present a magical, immersive spectacle, with the exhibition receiving more…
‘Floating’ trade show LED sphere recreates Al Wasl dome
Expo 2020, the World Expo whose opening in the Gulf state of Dubai was postponed from October 2020 to October 2021 due to the pandemic, has already inspired great creativity in architecture. Most notably, the Al Wasl Plaza which forms the central core of the Expo's venue has been beautified…
Blackmagic brings the beauty counter to virtual viewers
Although many people turned to online shopping during the pandemic to keep wardrobes updated, some items, like makeup and beauty products, still need to be seen in person to make the most appropriate purchase. South African department store chain Edgars wanted to find a way to bring the personal touch…
TiMax supplies spatial audio at Dubai airport arrivals
Pixel Artworks recently specified a TiMax SoundHub spatial audio server for a new high-profile audiovisual experience greeting visitors arriving at Dubai International airport. The immersive installation captures the spirit and ethos of the rescheduled Expo 2020 event, now running from autumn 2021 to spring 2022. Raven AV’s Dan Roncoroni handled…
Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia jumps streaming hurdles
A VITEC MGW Diamond quad channel encoder is helping to bring the Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia to a worldwide audience. The Riyadh-based club was seeking to expand its weekly horse racing coverage – which take place on Fridays and Saturdays during its season – beyond its domestic reach and…