Events: SanDisk Middle East & Africa (MEA)

  • SanDisk @ DISTREE conference in Fujairah, UAE

    Starts at: May 15, 2012 00:00
    Ends at: May 17, 2012 00:00
    Location: Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa (MEA) is participating in DISTREE this year! Come meet SanDisk executives during DISTREE.

    The ME retail market for consumer electronics, digital devices and ICT products is growing at an incredible pace. From smart phones to tablets to Smart TVs, demand continues to grow as the region’s fast-growing and young population spends ever-increasing amounts on these products. As with any emerging market, vendors need to address several important questions to ensure that they establish the correct go-to-market strategy.

    DISTREE Middle East is the No1 event for the ME retail channel and essential for any vendor looking for success in the region.

  • MORE Technology MORE Innovation MORE for you...

    Starts at: October 18, 2011 17:00
    Ends at: October 18, 2011 21:00
    Location: Grand Hyatt Ballroom

    SanDisk invites you to join us for the launch of our new range of INNOVATIVE products.
    Experience live demonstration for the new Extreme Pro SD cards, Sansa CLIP ZIP MP3 player and the all new MEMORY VAULT.

    RSVP: Janie 04-7017811 or janie.james@sandisk.com

  • GITEX Technology Week 2011

    Starts at: October 09, 2011 14:00
    Ends at: October 13, 2011 21:00
    Location: Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) Duabi, United Arab Emirates

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa, the world’s largest supplier of flash memory data storage card products, will be participating at GITEX 2011. The GITEX Exhibition will run for 4 days and is one of the world’s most dynamic and influential ICT exhibitions, a platform for international professionals to do business across the Middle East, African and South Asian markets.

  • SanDisk-Distree Event

    Starts at: May 17, 2011 13:00
    Ends at: May 19, 2011 18:00
    Location: Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort-Fujairah

    DISTREE EVENTS, is a Paris based research and communication company. Its expertise lies in the IT sector in the emerging markets. DISTREE Event’s customers are leading vendors in both B2B and B2C technology products focused on increasing their sales and presence in today’s hottest emerging markets.

    DISTREE Events provides its clients with an unparallel opportunity to meet face-to-face with high-level buyers from key target markets in a productive atmosphere. Its events combine the breadth of an exhibition with the depth of a conference, creating unparalleled networking opportunities.

    For further information please visit SanDisk Middle East & Africa

  • Portraiture Photography Workshop

    Starts at: May 06, 2011 09:00
    Ends at: May 06, 2011 17:00
    Location: Emirates Aviation College, Al Garhoud, Dubai

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa are sponsoring the photography workshop “Portraiture”.

    An intensive workshop about portrait, lighting with actual photoshoot & post processing. Plus!! Get a a chance to shoot 3 models with 3 concepts of 3 light techniques.

    Course Outline

    - Portrait lecture
    - Types of lighting
    - Lights design and modifiers
    - Actual shoot using strobes
    - Post processing

  • SanDisk LUNCH at Le Meridien Jeddah Hotel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    SanDisk Lunch-Le Meridien Jeddah, KSA 001
    Starts at: May 03, 2011 14:00
    Ends at: May 04, 2011 03:00
    Location: Le Meridien Jeddah Hotel, Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabai (KSA)

    SanDisk Corporation, the global leader in flash memory cards will be holding a LUNCH presided by Tareq Husseini, SanDisk’s Middle East and Africa (MEA) Sales Director along with Yasser Ahmed Abdulwahed Anam, Director – Sales and Marketing, Ahmed Abdulwahed Trading Co. (AAA).

    Discussions will revolve around:
    - SanDisk’s plan for their business activities in Saudi Arabia.
    - The introduction of SanDisk’s National Account Manager, Saudi Arabia.

    The lunch will be followed by one-on-one interviews with officials from SanDisk and AAA.

    Following from the lunch, an evening meeting highlighting plans for supporting retail in Saudi Arabia will commence at 8.30pm. The evening will provide an excellent opportunity meet the SanDisk Middle East Team.

    Details are mentioned below:
    Date: Wednesday, May 3rd, 2011
    Time: 12:30 pm onwards

    Evening Event: 8.30pm followed by dinner
    Venue: Le Meridien Jeddah Hotel, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  • Lito Sy in Dubai - Weddding Photography Workshop

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa Lito Sy Wedding Photography Course 001
    Starts at: April 15, 2011 12:30
    Ends at: April 16, 2011 21:00
    Location: Emirates Aviation College, Dubai

    Lightcatchers presents LITO SY in Dubai. A two day photography workshop, sponsored by SanDisk Middle East and Africa in Dubai with the award winning and world class photographer Lito Sy.

    Showcasing Rocky Gathercole of Katta Couture latest and fabulous wedding gowns.

    No holds barred techniques, tips and tricks lecture. Hands on photo-shoot with professional models.

    Learn the essentials, techniques and in-depth understanding of the whole process and the skills to capture wedding photography.

    Ideal for

    - Professional photographers
    - Hobbyists and amateur photographers
    - Creative professionals

  • Basic Photography Course by Adrian Cambridge

    SanDisk MEA Adrian Cambridge Photography Course 001
    Starts at: March 18, 2011 08:00
    Ends at: March 18, 2011 17:00
    Location: Emirates Aviation College, Building B, (Opposite Irish Village) Dubai

    The Emirates Group Photography Club in collaboration with Adrian Cambridge Photography and sponsored by SanDisk Middle East and Africa will conduct its basic photography course with practical model shoots (natural and studio lightings) and basic post processing course this coming 18th of March 2011.

    About Adrian:

    He started photography after buying a DSLR while on honeymoon almost two years ago. Since then photography has become somewhat of a passion.
    Adrian’s back ground is in technology and computing. Currently he works as the regional technology manager for a large international law firm.

    “I have always wanted to find a creative outlet, and photography has given this to me. With my background I enjoy the technical and post production aspects of photography. I find shooting portraits the most rewarding. It’s great to make someone smile when they see their photo!”

    “Let me guide you through your first steps and help you start your journey into photography!”

    The course is basically for beginners and hobbyists.

    Workshop flow:
    0800hrs – Registration
    08:30 to 12:30hrs – Basic photography and/or camera theory. A coffee break at 10:30.
    12;30 to 1pm – Lunch break
    1pm to 4 pm – models shoots (using natural lights and studio lights) plus post processing.
    4pm to 4:30pm – photo competition sponsored by SanDisk

    Requirements:

    1) With or without DSLR. Point and shoot camera users are welcome to attend.
    2) Laptop with PS installation. If no Photo shop installed, we will provide one.

  • SanDisk - The Mighty Memory Shop & Win DSF Prize Draw

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa DSF 2010 Mighty Memory Draw 001
    Starts at: February 24, 2011 17:00
    Ends at: February 24, 2011 19:00
    Location: National Store, Dubai Mall.

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa are running a Shop & Win Prize Draw for the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF).

    The draw rules are simple! Buy any SanDisk product and SMS the product code to “7672”.

    One lucky winner will receive a Grand Prize of AED 50,000.

    The draw will take place on 24 February 2011 at 1pm at the National Store, Dubai Mall. The winner will be notified by phone from a SanDisk Representative as soon the draw has been completed.

  • Beauty Thru Your Lense Workshop

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    Starts at: February 19, 2011 12:00
    Ends at: February 19, 2011 22:00
    Location: Emirates Aviation College, Dubai

    This ‘Portrait Lighting Setups & Photoshoot Advanced Post Processing’ workshop is sponsored by SanDisk the world’s leading manufacturer of flash memory cards.

    What will be covered:
    • Basic concepts essential for the understanding of what follows
    • Choosing and maximizing your equipment
    • The right lens for the right job
    • Understanding 5 commonly accepted portrait lighting setups
    • Understanding light
    • Using light modifiers
    • How to read light and shadow
    • How to develop your own style
    • How to set up basic to three-point lighting
    • Posing techniques for solo and group portraits
    • Post processing

    Who should attend:
    Serious enthusiasts and professional portrait photographers who want to take their portraits to the next level, who have absorbed all they can from books and basic photography classes and want to apply what they know in creative ways.

    Prerequisites:
    Participants are expected to have better than average knowledge of the workings of a camera, Participants should bring their own cameras, ideally with manual-exposure control and laptop with charger (Photoshop installed).

    Instructor:
    Meiji Sangalang is a portrait photographer/Senior Art Director of one of the Multi-National Advertising Group known for his unconventional approach to lighting, espousing an intelligent analysis of situations, advertising fashion to extreme digital art images rather than textbook solutions. He studied Commercial and Product photography by Mr. Deri Ibarra , Advanced Photoshop by Mr. Jhun Miranda at PCCI (Philippine Center for Creative Imaging) Also a former member of National Association of Photoshop Professionals (NAPP) and Lead Trainor of OPPPS (Overseas Pinoy Professional Photographers Society) for Graphic Designs and Photography.

  • TIËSTO - THE WORLD'S TOP DJ IN ABU DHABI - SANDISK SPONSOR

    SanDisk Middle East Tiesto Concert Abu Dhabi 001
    Starts at: February 17, 2011 23:00
    Ends at: February 18, 2011 07:00
    Location: Yas Island, Abu Dhabi

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa are sponsoring the TIËSTO concert which will be held at Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on the 17th February 2011.

    Widely regarded as the world’s biggest DJ/Producer. Tiësto has recently worked with global superstars such as Nelly Furtado, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp and more… He is currently on the Kaleidoscope World Tour which spans 14 months and 175 dates across 6 continents playing to over 1,000,000+ people.

    The tour features an epic live show of visual and aural magnitude including an exhibition of lasers, light shows, and state of the art video content as well as sound from one of the most powerful sound systems ever used.

  • SanDisk National Stores Press Conference and Channel Partners Meet

    SanDisk MEA National Stores Press Conference 001
    Starts at: January 12, 2011 15:00
    Ends at: January 12, 2011 21:00
    Location: Armani Hotel, Dubai

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa is the global leader in flash memory cards – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.

  • GITEX 2010

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa GITEX 2010-001
    Starts at: October 17, 2010 14:00
    Ends at: October 21, 2010 21:00
    Location: Airport Expo Dubai, Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre (DICEC), UAE

    This year SanDisk Middle East and Africa swept GITEX by storm. A storm of money that is! A win AED30,000 cash prize competition was run supported by online and radio advertising, SMS and scratch and win promotions. SanDisk took pole position by branding the entire entrance to GTEX Shopper and scored big points with its loyal customers, retailers and distributors. Facebook fans were invited to participate virtually by entering the competition through SanDisk MIddle East Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/SanDiskMiddleEast

  • Emirates Group Photography Club (EGPC) Basic DSLR Photography Workshop

    SanDisk MEA Basic DSLR Workshop 2010-7-17 001
    Starts at: July 31, 2010 13:00
    Ends at: July 31, 2010 21:00
    Location: Emirates Aviation College, Building B

    An EGPC Basic DSLR workshop sponsored by SanDisk Middle East and Africa

    Photography Course
    by: Marcelo Mariozi

    “The Naked Camera”

    EGPC (Emirates Group Photography Club) would like to invite new members, families and friends to attend the Basic Photography course

    Registration open to non-EGPC members
    Information and Registration at:
    ekpc@emirates.com

  • SanDisk Mighty Memory Raflle Draw

    SanDisk MEA Mighty Memory Raffle Draw 001
    Starts at: July 25, 2010 15:00
    Ends at: July 25, 2010 16:00
    Location: Grandstores Digital Showroom, Deira City Centre

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa, ran this fantastic Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) promotion Raffle for the Mighty Memory Shop, SMS and win.

    The Prizes at stake were;

    1 winner of AED50,000 worth of shopping vouchers from MAF malls.
    1 winner of an LG laptop.
    2 winners of Blackberry Bold
    2 winners of Nikon D5000 DSLR camera
    2 winners of Apple iPad

  • Mega Rock Nation Concert

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    Starts at: July 01, 2010 20:00
    Ends at: July 31, 2010 03:00
    Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa announced its participation with Rock Nation, the United Arab Emirates first local rock talent platform.
    For the month of July, Rock Nation is conducting the July Rockathon, which is sponsored by SanDisk to encourage budding local rock music talent.
    The July Rockathon is an on-going rock and roll event that has 16 bands playing on four back-to-back weekends all through the month of July at different venues across Dubai. The performances will include, Fatiniza – the Columbian performer who launched her debut album – Confusion, GoPilot – The energy punk rock band, and Brown Fusion – the reggae rock band, amongst others.
    The final performance, being held on July 30th, 2010 is an acoustic show for all ages and will be held at The Shelter, Al Quoz. Some of the performing bands include Point of View, IED, BrownFusion, Ray the BeatBoxer and many more. One band will be selected from the 16 finalists that have the talent to put Dubai on the international rock and roll map.

  • The SanDisk GCC Channel Awards

    SanDisk MEA GCC Channel Awards 2010 001
    Starts at: March 24, 2010 23:30
    Ends at: March 25, 2010 03:59
    Location: Jumeirah Beach Hotel

    A memorable evening filled with entertainment and rewards exclusively for SanDisk Middle East and Africa, partners and distributors for the 2009 calendar year results
    Time: 7:30pm followed by Dinner and Entertainment

  • SanDisk goes to the Extreme with DSF Mustang Winner

    SanDisk Middle East & Africa Mustang Winner 2010 001
    Starts at: March 17, 2010 14:00
    Ends at: March 17, 2010 20:00
    Location: Ford Showroom, Garhoud, Dubai

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa, finalized its Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) ‘Win a Mustang’ promotion yesterday when Mr. Mohammed Zahmeer walked away with the latest model of the 2010 Ford Mustang 3.6l GT. The Mustang’s keys were given away during a ceremony at the Ford showroom in Garhoud Dubai. Mr Zahmeer made his winning purchase at Plug Ins in Marina Mall, Abu Dhabi. Present was Mr. Tareq Husseini, SanDisk’s Middle East and Africa Sales Director.

  • Sea Dubai Watersports Festival 25 Nov- 12 Dec 2009

    SanDisk MEA Sea Dubai Watersports 2009 Festival 001
    Starts at: November 25, 2009 12:00
    Ends at: December 13, 2009 22:00
    Location: DIMC, Dubai

    Sea Dubai schedule

    25th Nov
    Sea Dubai RC44 Gold Cup / Extreme Launch
    11.30 am – 8 pm
    6 pm – 8 pm ( Souheil Demo )

    2nd Dec
    Sea Dubai Shamal Surf Ski Race
    Sea Dubai Wakeboard Contest OAKLEY RIOT
    National Day Festival (Watersports Parade)
    12.30 am – 5.30 pm
    2 pm – 3 pm ( Souheil Demo )

    4th Dec
    Sea Dubai Traditional Dhow Sailing Race – 43ft
    2 pm – 6 pm
    3 pm – 4 pm ( Souheil Demo )

    10th – 12th Dec
    Emirates/DDF Class 1 Grand Prix
    2 pm – 6 pm
    4 pm – 5 pm ( Souheil Demo )

  • Landscape of Emotions

    SanDisk MEA Landscape of Emotions Manny Librodo 001
    Starts at: November 06, 2009 13:00
    Ends at: November 07, 2009 19:00
    Location: Warehouse Le Meridien Hotel

    Grandstores Nikon & SanDisk Middle East and Africa

    Presents

    “Landscape of Emotions” by Manny Librodo

    A photography and post processing workshop.

    Open Invitation To All!
    Get a chance to meet Mr. Manny Librodo in an after event PARTY on November 8, 2009, FMO Retro Night, Warehouse Le Meridien Hotel.

  • SanDisk – Redington Press Conference

    Starts at: May 06, 2009 16:10
    Ends at: May 06, 2009 16:10
    Location: Emirates Towers

    SanDisk Middle East and Africa, – Redington Press Conference
    6th May, Wednesday 2009
    Emirates Towers
    Dubai, UAE

    SanDisk and Redington cordially invite you to join on 6th May, at 11.00 am to attend a joint press briefing at Emirates Towers.

    We look forward to welcoming you along with your photographer and trust the interaction will be of great value.

    Speakers:
    • Stephen Daverio, Vice President Sales, EMEA, SanDisk
    • Tareq Husseini, Middle East and Africa Sales Director
    • Ashish Bharti, Vice President – PC and Components Division, Redington

    Media Agenda:
    Tareq Husseini to announce strategic partnership to grow and strengthen the regional market and to develop new markets for both companies.

    Due to limited seating we would appreciate your confirmation ASAP

    Date: 6th May 2009
    Time:11.00am registration and equipment set up
    Venue: Emirates Towers, Godolphin Ballroom
    -—- -— Respond by Monday, 4th May, 2009 -- --
    □ Yes, ONE / TWO journalists / journalist + photographer will attend
    □ No: we are unable to attend

    Name of the publication
    Name of Journalist
    Designation
    Questions for Panel
    Cell no.

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SanDisk Corporation is the global leader in flash memory cards – from research, manufacturing and product design to consumer branding and retail distribution. SanDisk’s product portfolio includes flash memory cards for mobile phones, digital cameras and camcorders; digital audio/video players; USB flash drives for consumers and the enterprise; embedded memory for mobile devices; and solid state drives for computers. SanDisk is a Silicon Valley-based S&P 500 company, with more than half its sales outside the United States.