Pakistan’s Biggest Machinery Expo - ITIF Asia 2018 - Opens Today

Incorporating Auto & Transport Asia, Engineering Asia, Oil & Gas Asia and Power & Alternative Energy Asia

One of Pakistan’s leading trade fair organizers Ecommerce Gateway is all set to organize Pakistan’s Biggest Machinery Expo, starting in Karachi from 13^th March including 14^th & 15^th March 2018. This prodigious event will be held at the Karachi Expo Center. These 3 days of events will include Auto & Transport Asia, Engineering Asia, Oil & Gas Asia and Power & Alternative Energy Asia.

This large scale machinery expo will have more than 350+ Chinese delegates attending the expo including a high powered delegation of Chinese provincial ministers that will be attending the exhibition. Furthermore, the expo will feature over a 1000 local and foreign exhibitors and is expected to be attended by more than 85,000 people, whereby all major players will get an opportunity to display and market their products and services. It will also give a platform to the international investors, manufacturers, traders and foreign entrepreneurs to interact with various segments of Pakistani consumers. As a result, the expo provides a boost to Pakistan’s economy by encouraging the machinery export sector. 

These diversified events include: The 17th International Auto, Transport & Logistics Asia– the biggest platform for the presentation of the products from Automobile industry, Commercial Vehicle industry, Railway Industry, Next-Gen Battery Industry and Airlines Industry. The 17^th International Engineering Show- a leading event featuring the advancements in technology and breakthrough inventions in the Engineering Sector. The 17^th International Oil & Gas Machinery and Technology Asia – is the largest platform in the continent for exhibiting high-end products and services of this sector. The International Mines, Mineral & Metal Expo Fair – is a vibrant platform for all international and national stakeholders to showcase the latest products and innovations of this highly lucrative industry. Chinese government representatives from Beijing, Guizhou Province and Suizhou Hubei will be attending the exhibition.  A prestigious conference has also been scheduled with the Chinese delegation presenting on topics such ‘Sunward China greetings to Pakistani friends!’ presented by Mr. Xiao Yang looking after Sales & Marketing in Pakistan and South Asian Countries for Sunward Intelligent Equipment Co. Ltd and ‘To build a beautiful and efficient life in Pakistan’ presented Yang Li Managing Director of Overseas Market, Chengli Special Automobile Co. Ltd.

FFC Wins UN Global Compact “Best Sustainability Award”

FFC CSR program has been awarded the first prize in UN Global Compact 2017 Business Sustainability Awards. FFC was represented by Head of CSR Brig (Retd) Abid Mahmud at the ceremony. The award was to recognize FFC exemplary CSR program, compliance to the UNGC Ten Principles and on ground interventions supporting the global vision of “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals”.

FFC was ranked first under Large National Categories and the prize is testament to FFC’s continuous commitment to sustainable and responsible practices, which has been centric to company’s business strategies and operations. In 2018, FFC is proudly celebrating its 36^th year of excellence and service to society through Pakistan’s most extensive and comprehensive CSR program.

               

Samsung Electronics Unveils a Simple, Seamless and Intelligent IoT Experience at MENA Forum 2018

·    Samsung is propelling Internet of Things (IoT) forward by incorporating SmartThings & AI across product categories

·        Samsung has taken a step further in enhancing the ultimate home entertainment experience with the introduction of the all-new 8K QLED TV and theintegration of SmartThings across its Smart TV line-up

·     Samsung is redefining connectivity in the home with the IoT-ready QuickDrive™ washing machine and Wi-Fi connected Wind-Free™ air conditioner, while bringing the hub of the kitchen to life with voice ID recognition on its Family Hub refrigerator

·      Samsung is infusing technology with intelligence through integrating Bixby and SmartThings on its smart mobile devices

 Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa (MENA), today unveiled its vision of open innovation and purposeful collaboration to create seamless, synchronized and smart experiences that simplify consumers life.At its eighth annual MENA Forum, Samsung elaborated on its strategy of enhancing its IoT propositions through the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and SmartThings which will unify Samsung’s connected devices.

In addition to its commitment to make all Samsung products IoT ready by 2020, Samsung announced that itsdevices will also be intelligent. Through the integration of Bixby across select home and smart devices, Samsung is bringing its personalized intelligence to more devices making everyday tasks easier.

During the forum, key new products were announced, which included the brilliant new 85 inch 8K QLED TV, the connected QuickDrive™ washing machine, and the Galaxy A8 smartphone. In addition to its new product lineup, Samsung showcased how the SmartThings platform will be integrated across its devices, seamlessly connecting devices under one simple platform, managed by one ubiquitous cloud, accessible through one universal app.

“Our drive to continuously innovate stems from the desire to turn concepts into reality,” said Sungwan Myung, President of Samsung Electronics Middle East and North Africa. “IoT has made significant progress in recent years, and it is our role as a leading innovator to contribute towards the acceleration of IoT adoption. What we have shown today is an actual use-case of an IoT experience, and how it can seamlessly be intertwined into everyday life.”

“By infusing intelligence into IoT, we aim to make smart simplified and enrich the lives of consumers. We are taking meaningful steps towards building an entirely connected world that is intelligent and personalized.” concluded Mr. Myung.

During the Forum, Samsung conducted its annual docent program for attendees to experience the new products. Similar to a guided museum tour, guests got a first-hand look at what Samsung has in store for the year ahead.

Enhanced and Seamless Entertainment Experience with QLED

Samsung outlined its new technological innovation to deliver seamless connectivity on its Smart TV lineup at MENA Forum. Through convenient, secure, and seamless connected experiences, the television will become the dashboard for connectivity and the true centerpiece of the home.

Introducing a new innovation to the fore, Samsung’s 8K QLED TV will be equipped with the world’s first 8K Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to truly enhance the viewing experience, making it interactive and intuitive. The AI technology in Samsung’s new 8K QLED uses machine learning to analyze content and automatically upscale low-resolution images into 8K picture quality. Through features like detail enhancement, noise reduction, edge restoration, and automatic sound adjustment, the 8K QLED TV maximizes the viewing experience and transforms any type of content from any source into high-resolution 8K quality.

Samsung has also introduced SmartThings across its Smart TV lineup, which will allow users to seamlessly connect with the TV as an extension of their home. With SmartThings, Samsung’s Smart TVs become a dashboard for the entire Samsung product ecosystem, enabling users to manage and monitor all their connected devices from a TV that works with their lifestyle.

Additionally, Samsung showcased its NW700Soundbar Sound+ at MENA Forum, which rounds out the home entertainment experience to truly immerse viewers in their favorite TV content. The NW700Soundbar Sound+ delivers dynamic and targeted sound through a range of advanced sound-enhancing features, all wrapped into a slim and sleek design that can be mounted on the wall. With three sound modes including Standard Mode, Surround Mode, and Smart Mode, users can tailor their listening experience to create an advanced home theatre system that suits their viewing needs.

Redefining Connected Living with the Latest Home Appliances

This year’s MENA Forum revealed a truly distinguished lineup of home appliances featuring breakthrough innovations that enable users to seamlessly live in a connected home, and enhance intelligent IoT experiences.

Another first for the region, Samsung introduced its new IoT ready QuickDrive™ washing machine, which allows users to start, stop, and monitor their wash cycle from their other connected devices. The QuickDrive™ washer also features Samsung’s intelligent laundry assistant, which uses AI to provide automatic recommendations for optimal washing cycles.

Samsung’s Wind-Free™ air conditioner, uses a first-of-its-kind two-step cooling system that dramatically reduces energy consumption and, thanks to Wi-Fi connectivity, can be controlled remotely.

Finally, Samsung is truly making IoT intelligent by introducing the Family Hub. In addition to its advanced functionalities, the Family Hub will also includeVoice ID recognition to provide customized information for individual family members based on their preferences.

Infusing Technology with Intelligence, Anchored by Your Smart Devices

Samsung showcased an ecosystem of mobile products that are designed to simplify the user experience. At the center of these technologies are the personal smart devices that provide absolute integration of connectivity and intelligence, through SmartThings and Bixby, enabling seamless and smart experiences.

Samsung’s latest lineup of Galaxy smartphones boasts an array of advanced features alongside improved and enhanced Bixby functionality. Among those showcased are the Galaxy Note8, the Galaxy S8 and the all new Galaxy A8, launched in January 2018, which revolutionizes the youth smartphone category with top-notch technologies and features at an affordable device.

Adding another layer of dimension to its mobile ecosystem is Samsung CUE, Samsung’s first-ever digital content retail store launched exclusively in the Middle East and North Africa. Samsung CUE features an extensive library of music to stream or download, a diverse collection of both regional and local magazines, and thousands of ringtones to enjoy.

Finally,Samsung’s ecosystem driven by SmartThings takes the convenience that defines wearable technology even further by enabling users to operate their connected devices from several advanced wearables.This ecosystem also expands to include devices like the Gear 360, Gear VR, and DeX – all united by SmartThings, the revolutionary technology that seamlessly connects devices under one simple platform, managed by one ubiquitous cloud, accessible through one universal app.

EcoStar introduces High-End 75’’ 4K UHD LED TV

EcoStar being a leading producer of innovative LED and Smart Televisions has recently launched its 75’’ bigger 4K UHD LED.  Offering a wide range of exciting features and spectacular picture quality the prices of EcoStar LED Televisions are also very competitive, so the consumers get the greatest ‘Value-for-Money’ as the 75’’ art piece is just worth Rs. 259,000/-. Whereas, EcoStar is also providing free QWERTY air mouse with LED so buyer can save up to Rs. 7,000/-.

EcoStar also offers an exclusive deal of Free Sound Bar for customer getting new 75’’ LED from EcoStar owned display centers so you can enjoy genuinely theatre and cinematic sound enveloping you.

EcoStar LED TVs exhibit excellent image quality, with deep black levels, accurate color, solid video processing and best-in-class high dynamic range performance. Best adaption Resolution (3840*2160) makes an unmatched picture quality.

75’’ wider screen creates desire of being drawn into image more deeply with high class colors and contrast resulting into terrifically amazing picture.

Elegant Design, whole slimmed smart Television is completely suitable for creating an amazing home theatre at your home.

75UD921 is an ultimate zone of pure entertainment with smart android and there is no border line between live TV, videogames and social networking. Now enjoy your web browsing, Facebook, Skype calling, YouTube and many other applications on your TV

EcoStar LED TV is built with fast motion processing that aids in providing excellent picture quality with bright, high-contrast, colorful images for both standard and HDR-encoded content. Motion processing feature is supported by motion engine ensures that clarity of picture remains smooth and natural regardless of the fast paces of actions.

Cheetay celebrates 2 years of providing services with easy and convenient payment solutions

Cheetay Logistics (Pvt.) Ltd. has reached a momentous milestone as the company celebrates 2 years of providing immaculate logistics services with pragmatic payment solutions to the masses. Staring off with food delivery, the company has expanded and diversified its business operations by making a foray in other realms of e-Commerce.

• Cheetay.pk recently launched a new business category called “The Cheetay Tiffin” which provides instant home cooked meals to anyone at home or at work who needs the goodness of a home cooked meal.
• They launched a new vertical called “Cheetay Healthcare” which provides the masses with OTC medication (over the counter) which can be attained without a doctor’s prescription, on an instant basis from their website.
• Having recently launched Cheetay Healthcare they are on their way to launching Cheetay Books to make sure people get access to a vast array of books, academic books and stationary items that people need urgently.

They recognise the need for instant gratification, not only for food delivery but a host of other products and household items as well. Identifying the interminable need for instant logistics services, they have spearheaded into business categories which focus on convenience.

Ahmed Khan, CEO of cheetay.pk reflected on the 2^nd anniversary by saying “We have come a long way from where we started off but this is just the beginning for us. We are aiming to be the biggest e-Commerce player in the country by capitalising on the underlying logistics platform which can serve many different business verticals. The idea is to tag on one vertical after another, not strictly the way amazon does it, but in a more curated way. Each vertical will have a customised offering where the underlying logistics platform will serve as the basis for delivery. We want to build in analytics and payments in the ecosystem so that we’re a one stop shop that provides all services”

Cheetay has managed to expand and grow on an exponential scale by creating departments, spans of management and bringing on-board Senior Managers and Category Managers, Content Writers and Marketing Executives in their repertoire of professionals from LUMS and Lahore School of Economics to bolster their expanding operations. Being a company on the trajectory of growth and expansion, cheetay.pk has experienced an overwhelming response to their service. They have restructured their logistics and delivery spread by building a strong team of efficient riders by increasing their fleet of motorbikes, riders, and branded vehicles for instant delivery of orders.

“As we grow it is imperative for us to focus on making immaculate standard operating procedures to streamline our customer services and operations. Growth brings with it an array of challenges which need to be dealt with standard day to day operations as you venture into new business verticals and categories. We are ensuring every facet of the organisation is aligned in a holistic manner so that the customer service centre, the riders and the customers are all connected seamlessly” stated Saud Rashid, Operations Manager.

Achievements and Milestones

The company has a slew of achievements under its belt since its inception:

1.       Secured $1.1 million in series A-1 round funding.

2.       Hit over 100,000 likes on Facebook.

3.       Launched both our iOS and Android mobile apps.

4.       Upgraded and rebranded our website.

5.       Teamed up with PepsiCo as our Official Beverages Partner.

6.       Partnered with Foodies Family, a noted Facebook group for food aficionados.

7.       Have more than 300 restaurants on board.

8.       Ventured into a separate business vertical called, Cheetay Healthcare.

9.       Introduced a sub-category called, The Cheetay Tiffin.

According to Ahmed Khan “I’ve been in the e-Commerce business since 2012 and launched the biggest e-Commerce brand in the country (Daraz.pk, Kaymu.pk, etc). What I have learned from my experience is that if you are averse to change, technology is not for you. Paying attention to the underlying needs of the marketplace is our mantra while providing a quality service. We have strictly adhered to our core values and founding beliefs which is why cheetay.pk has become a viable company that has grown immensely despite industry behemoths like Foodpanda being omnipresent. I just want to thank the throngs of valuable customers, strategic partners and the massive list of vendors who have helped shape the company into what it is.”

Save the date, avail the sale: Daraz Pakistan Day Sale begins March 20th

23rd March, 1940: the ideological foundations of Pakistan were laid, and proudly proclaimed. The freedom fighters of the All-India Muslim League sought self-determination. And they got it. Jo Pakistan chahta hai, woh hasil kurnay ke kabil hai. Hum khud apni taqdeer ke malik hain.

If 14th August signals independence, 23rd March serves as the decisive prelude.

Distilled into its essence, the resolution answered the question ‘What do you want?’ In no uncertain terms, the League resolved: nothing short of a homeland.

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In the same spirit, here we are, accepting nothing short of excellence for our future as a company. Nothing short of a digitally empowered and enabled Pakistan.

Here we are, 78 years since that clarion call for Pakistan, with a call to celebrations of our own. #JoChahayPakistan is a celebration of the will to turn wishes- chahatein- into reality.

Whether we speak as a nation, or an ecommerce company, the will and desire to nurture our resolutions into realities is a driving force here at Daraz.

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In commemoration of the 78^th Pakistan Day, Daraz is proud to present the Pakistan Day Sale, from March 20th to March 26th with discounts up to 70%. Top deals and amazing discounts across all categories are about to sweep the nation from North to South.

Mehdi Raza, Director Marketing at Daraz, enthused, “This year’s Pakistan Day sale will be unlike previous years. We’re escalating it to Big Friday levels and rolling out 23 Mega Deals solely for the occasion. Simply put, Daraz fans can expect the BIGGEST online Pakistan Day sale ever!”

What to Expect from #DarazPakistanDay:  

#JoChahayPakistan:

●       The UNEXPECTED (because Daraz loves amping up the suspense)

●       In addition to our usual Mega Deals, we’re bringing out 23 CRAZY deals!!!

●       Brand vouchers!

●       FLASH sales

●       Deals and discounts sitewide, on all categories including Smartphones & Tablets, Men and Women’s Fashion, Home & Living, Appliances, Sport and Fitness, and more! 

Samsung & WAK Group collaborate to establish Lahore’s most Premium Brand Shop at Packages Mall

Samsung a global leader in mobile phones &consumer electronics continues expanding in Pakistan with a range of its innovative products. Samsung & WAK Group with its WAKTECH Pvt. Ltd., which is Samsung’s official business partner for Consumer Electronics in Pakistan have recently launched the most premium Brand shop in Packages Mall. The first-of-its-kind store has been enriched with sophisticated equipment, to set higher bench-marks of service-quality, to fulfill the changing needs of consumers. A special inauguration ceremony was held to launch the pioneering facility, where you can live the Samsung Experience and purchase the official product range. The range covers Mobile phones, Television, Refrigerator, Washing Machine & Air conditioner. The ceremony was attended by a number of celebrities including Shaan, Sajal Ali, AhadRaza Mir and many A-list Lahore socialites.

This initiative reflects Samsung’s adherence to the global standards and best practices for reaching new heights of excellence and efficient operations, to expand its market share, while proactively serving the existing customer-base. This year Samsung and WAKTECH will start local assembly of Samsung’s world famous televisions, air conditioners and home appliances in its state of the art factory at Sundar Industrial Estate, Lahore.  Due to their unique position of supplying Samsung products to electronic dealers throughout the country, WAKTECH has additionally opened its first Samsung Flagship store in Packages Mall, Lahore. This beautifully designed retail concept will provide visitors with an unparalleled shopping experience of the best electronic consumer products. This one-stop solution promises to deliver on Samsung’s legacy as the World’s largest Electronics brand and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, telecommunications and home appliances which will enhance the level of satisfaction among its consumers. Thus, winning the complete confidence of customers and reassuring them that; Samsung truly cares for them and stands behind the quality of its products.