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BRIEFS Epson opens Middle

Silver Star Printing
Materials Trading LLC, on
17 January 2025, held
their first corporate East Innovation Centre
meeting of the year at the
Novotel Sharjah Expo
Centre. The event was Epson, a global technology
made even more elegant leader, has officially opened
and vibrant by the its state-of-the-art Innovation
participation of their valuable Directors, along with all the Centre at Dubai Production
Managers from the UAE, Qatar, and Oman. The meeting saw City, part of TECOM Group
the launch of their luxury paper, ZETA, which was unveiled by PJSC. Showcasing Epson’s
their directors - Jaison Karerakkattil, Jomon Karerakkattil, and latest technology solutions
Jaison Valiyaveettil. Additionally, they introduced their new with a mission to reimagine
line of T-shirts and catalogues, marking a significant how technology contributes
milestone for the company. Silverstar Printing Materials to a better future, the Centre
Trading LLC was established in 1996 and has stood the test of
time, providing high-quality products to all our customers for reflects the company’s vision State-of-the-art Innovation Centre at Dubai Production City
over two decades. Silver Star is one of the largest printing for industry sustainability
material trading companies in the UAE. In October 2024, Silver and innovation.The opening Commercial at TECOM play, manufacturing, and
Star, MyCordenons, and Sona Papers hosted MyCordenons ceremony was attended by Group; Majed Al Suwaidi, lifestyle solutions. The
Doha Night at Le Royal Meridien, Place Vendôme, Lusail, Qatar. Yasunori Ogawa, President Senior Vice President of regional hub will enable cus-
The evening marked the grand debut of four luxury specialty and Representative Director, Dubai Media City, Dubai tomers and partners to con-
papers from MyCordenons, Italy. CEO of Seiko Epson Production City, and Dubai tribute local insights into the
Corporation; Neil Studio City at TECOM design and development of
The Paper & Tissue Show Colquhoun, President of Group, as well as numerous next-generation technologies
2025 was held last month Epson META-CWA; Abdulla UAE dignitaries, customers by providing a direct connec-
at the Abu Dhabi National and partners. tion between the team on the
Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), Belhoul, Chief Executive
bringing together industry Officer of TECOM Group; Epson’s Innovation Centre ground and Epson’s research
leaders from across the Ammar Al Malik, Executive will spearhead advances in and development (R&D)
globe. With an impressive Vice President of printing, scanning, visual dis- centres in Japan.
turnout from over 120+
countries, the show set the tone for an exciting and impactful Canon launches 'World Unseen'
event. The highlights included: A vibrant exhibition floor
featuring cutting-edge innovations in paper, tissue, hygiene,
leaders discussed opportunities and challenges for 2025. A at Sikka Art & Design Festival
and packaging,MENA Pulp Week Summit, where industry
brand-new feature this year, the Supermarket Zone, provided
an exclusive platform for showcasing the latest retail-ready Canon, in partnership
packaging solutions, private label tissue brands, and with Dubai Culture & Arts
innovative hygiene products tailored for major retailers, Authority (Dubai Culture)
supermarkets, and wholesalers. This dedicated section and Kalimat Foundation,
attracted high-profile buyers. has announced the launch of
its groundbreaking "World
Dubai Lynx, MENA’s Unseen" exhibition at the Al
leading platform for Shindagha Historic District
creative excellence and during the Sikka Art &
effectiveness, has Design Festival. Under the
announced its 2025 Jury This immersive exhibition transcends traditional visual boundaries
line-up. This year, patronage of Her Highness
agencies and networks Sheikha Latifa bint improve accessibility and viduals with special needs,
making their Jury debut include Design Bridge and Partners, Mohammed bin Rashid Al inclusivity in the visual arts including the visually
Momentum Worldwide and 21GRAMS, Part of Real Chemistry. Maktoum, Chairperson of community and comes at a impaired, in collaboration
Esteemed brands and companies such as BUCK and Joe Public Dubai Culture, the festival strategic time as the UAE with the Kalimat
will also be represented on the Juries for the first time, will run from January 31 to celebrates 2025 as the ‘Year Foundation. These work-
highlighting a growing diversity of perspectives and expertise. February 9, 2025. of Community.’ shops will be exclusively
Jurors confi from 28 markets, including Croatia for the first This immersive exhibi- Education and commu- designed for participants
time, will come together in Dubai benchmark creative tion transcends traditional nity engagement are at the with visual impairments,
excellence across the region. Philip Thomas, chairman, Dubai visual boundaries, offering heart of Canon’s presence at allowing them to engage
Lynx, said, "The Dubai Lynx Awards represent the spirit of Sikka this year, going with photography in an
creativity and innovation that drives the MENA region forward. people with sight loss a
Our Jurors play a pivotal role in upholding these values, multi-sensory journey that beyond just exhibition par- accessible and meaningful
bringing their unparalleled expertise and unique perspectives reimagines how we connect ticipation. For the first time, way. Canon Academy will
to the judging process. with images. Canon’s World Canon is introducing spe- also offer a series of photog-
Unseen exhibition aims to cialized workshops for indi- raphy classes.
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