Digital signages embedded with artificial intelligence will command a larger market share

Digital signages, LED and other related industries can increase their market share by adopting an artificial intelligence framework.  This is a work in progress, however, International Expo Consults (IEC) believes that the players with the AI vision will have the first mover advantage and the impact can be witnessed in a span of 2-3 years.

According to the IEC, the organisers of ‘SGI Dubai 2019’, Middle East’s largest sign and graphic imaging show, some of the exhibitors have already started

Staff Writer, 24 January 2019

Toil & Tinker takes GCC’s first six-colour Xerox Iridesse

Toil & Tinker, Dubai has installed the first six-colour Xerox Iridesse Production Press in GCC. Iridesse is equipped with six toner stations and can print metallic gold or silver dry ink, CMYK and white or clear dry ink in a single pass.

Speaking about the reason for choosing the Iridesse, Paul Green from Toil & Tinker, said, “We started Toil & Tinker four and half years ago. We opened a tiny shop in Dubai Garden Centre with one small printer and 3 employees. I was working in

Venkat Raghavan, 21 January 2019

Agfa ME to focus on JETi-Mira LED

Agfa ME to focus more on Middle East and Africa with their JETi-Mira LM, a UV LED curing flat bed printer.
 Speaking about the JETi-MIRA, Som John, GM of Agfa ME, said, “JETi-Mira LM, is an award winning & versatile UV LED curing flat bed printer. It can virtually print anything and even on all rigid substrates with strong adhesion of inks and wide colour gamut. In addition, it can print on flexible substrates with the usage of RTR option. The product is targeted towards digital wide format

Staff Writer, 21 January 2019

Masonlite plans to focus more on the latest technology equipments

Masonlite, Dubai has planned to focus in exploring the metal industry with latest technology equipment like Fibre Laser, CNC Routers, and many more.
Talking about Masonlite, Sunil Purushothaman, general manager from Masonlite, said, “Since 1980, we were there in the market and we were one of the pioneers in this industry. We have always tried to bring innovative products to this market and it’s going good until now. Recently, we have introduced many products like UV Flatbed Printer, CCD Router

Venkat Raghavan, 17 January 2019

Four Kuwaiti newspapers to go off shelves

Four leading Arabic newspapers have announced their joint decision to go off shelves for economic reasons. Al-qabas, Alrai, Aljarida and Alanba agreed to grant their personnel a day off every Friday, which means that their print papers will not be available for readers on Saturdays. The four daily Kuwaiti newspapers said that their sizes would also be changed early February to cut costs. They announced that their online digital Arabic papers would continue operating everyday as usual.

Staff Writer, 02 January 2019

Wishing all our readers a happy New Year

Thank you to all our readers, advertisers and partners for their invaluable support over the past 12 months; we really couldn't do what we do without you all.

The year had its own ups and downs due to the trends in global market. As long as readers are there print industry will evolve. Finally, everyone is hoping to have a big boost from EXPO 2020 and with the UAE governments initiative we are hoping to have an excellent 2019 in terms of prosperous business. 

As a short brief, PrintWeek MEA

Venkat Raghavan, 31 December 2018

MENA printing business forecast to grow to $32bn in 2019

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) continue to present one of the world’s key growth regions for printing.

In 2019, the total value of the commercial print business in MENA is forecast to reach $32 billion, according to exclusive research from Smithers Pira, the worldwide authority on the packaging, print and paper supply chains. They released the data ahead of the 2019 edition of Gulf Print & Pack, the leading industry event for the commercial print and packaging industry in the

Staff Writer, 29 December 2018

The 10th edition of Paper Arabia 2018 ends with positive sign

The 10th edition of Paper Arabia which happened from 16-18 December 2018 at DWTC ended with positive sign for the organizers and industry. It should also be noted that until 2018 the show was conducted annually and from this edition it was moved to Biennial.
Region's one of the leading suppliers displayed products, machinery and equipment at the exhibition which showed a huge amount of deals contracted than the previous edition.
Cementing its reputation as the leading fair for industry

Staff Writer, 20 December 2018

Epson highlights the importance of photo printing for professional photographers

The digital era has transformed the field of photography. Many photographers now offer ‘digital photo libraries’ to customers instead of photo albums and prints. And while this may have a positive impact on the bottom line, according to Epson, there is a lot to be said for the printed photograph as a tool to help photographers grow their skills, and turn leads into a loyal customer base. 

Printed photographs as an addition to professional photography service will be well received by

Staff Writer, 19 December 2018

Neenah announces strategic distribution partnership with Sona Commercial LLC

Continuing its mission to be one of the leading global manufacturer of fine paper and packaging, Neenah, Inc. announces a new strategic distribution partnership with Sona Commercial LLC to distribute its products in the Middle East, Africa and Indian subcontinent. Earlier, Neenah was distributing its products through Papers Worldwide in these markets.

Based in Dubai, Sona Commercial LLC is a decade old organization engaged in the marketing and distribution of fine papers. Sona Commercial LLC

Staff Writer, 19 December 2018

Papers Worldwide revamps logo and business strategy

Papers Worldwide recently announced their new company logo and company colours as part of the ongoing evolution of the company and its brand.

Talking about the revamp, Vikramjeet Singh Judge, chairman of Papers Worldwide commented, “Our business has changed and evolved over the years, and we felt this is the precise time for a change. We have refreshed and redesigned our logo to reflect who we are today and to symbolize our dynamic path forward and unswerving commitment to the industry and our

Venkat Raghavan, 19 December 2018

Canon to showcase wide range of indoor and outdoor signages at SGI Dubai

Canon Middle East to showcase some of the finest indoor and outdoor signages along with an array of large format and flatbed printers among other solutions at SGI Dubai 2019. The show will be held from 13th – 15th January 2019 at Halls 4,5,6,7 and 8 of the World Trade Center in Dubai.

SGI Dubai is one of the most anticipated events in the signage and graphic imaging industry in the Middle East. It's one of the premier show in the signage, digital signage, outdoor media, metals and engraving

Staff Writer, 11 December 2018

HP announces new print consulting services and solutions

Today, HP Inc. unveiled a range of new services and solutions to help businesses gain more flexibility and scale. The security technology and enterprise expertise includes a powerful new HP FutureSmart firmware release for HP Enterprise-class printers and MFPs, Immersive Analytics Service and the integration with both McAfee Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) and Microsoft System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM) – an industry first for print devices.

“Empowering customers to

Staff Writer, 28 November 2018

Tarsus Group unveils new Brand Print portfolio

The organizer of the Labelexpo Global Series, Tarsus Group has unveiled a new portfolio of trade shows targeting the branded print market, which aim to connect the whole print supply chain.

There are four Brand Print events planned: Brand Print Thailand – Bangkok; Brand Print Turkey – Istanbul; Brand Print China – Guangzhou; and Brand Print Mexico – Mexico City. The first of these will be Brand Print Thailand, scheduled to take place over 7-9 May 2020 in Bangkok. 

Aimed at printers/converters

Press Release, 22 November 2018

Tetra Pak grabs best exhibition stand award at Gulfood Manufacturing

Tetra Pak, one of the world's leading food processing and packaging solutions company received the “Best Stand Award” at the Gulfood Manufacturing Exhibition, today. 

Khaled Ismail, vice president communications - Europe, Central Asia, Middle East and Africa at Tetra Pak said, “Gulfood Manufacturing is the most important regional event in our industry. It enables us to meet with our customers and showcase our innovations. We are here for the fifth consecutive year and with our largest

Staff Writer, 20 November 2018

HP accelerates 3D printing mass production with new customers, applications, and partners

At formnext 2018, HP announced new and expanded installations of its HP Jet Fusion 3D printing solutions to meet the growing worldwide demand for production-grade 3D manufactured parts.  HP showcased the explosion of new applications across the transportation, industrial, medical, and consumer sectors, including new PA-11 applications, and initial customers of its new HP Jet Fusion 3D 300 / 500 solutions.  HP also announced a design-to-print workflow with Autodesk to enable generative design

Press Release, 15 November 2018

‘Wall of Fame’ to showcase creative masterpieces from across the globe at SGI Dubai 2019

International Expo Consults LLC (IEC) part of Falak Holding, announced that the much awaited ‘Wall of Fame’ competition will once again be a destination for some interesting creative masterpieces during the SGI Dubai 2019 show.  SGI Dubai 2019 is the largest printing, signage and imaging exhibition in the Middle East, bringing together key stakeholders of the industry on a single platform. Participants in the 3rd edition of the ‘Wall of Fame’ competition will be showcasing their most creative

Press Release, 15 November 2018

Epson unveils two new mobile scanners

Epson’s latest mobile A4 scanners are ideal for scanning and processing data on the move or in compact, busy office environments. The DS-70 and DS-80W have been designed for businesses looking for a mobile solution for staff to take on the road or use around the office.

Jason Whiley, director of sales, Epson Middle East, said: “With the choice of both wired and wireless scanning solutions, these new scanners are ideal for those who need a fast scanning solution on the go. We’ve designed the

Staff Writer, 15 November 2018

Canon Middle East showcased solutions at the Sharjah International Book Fair

For the second consecutive year, Canon Middle East, one of the leader in imaging solutions, participated at the Sharjah International Book Fair to continue helping publishers better understand the important role technology plays in creating opportunities and overcoming current industry challenges.

Canon’s participation at this year’s fair follows a successful run at the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair earlier in the year. 

During the event, Canon showcased innovative solutions that can help

Staff Writer, 15 November 2018

Col.Art invests in Agfa Graphics Anapurna H2500i LED printer

Col.Art Publishing and Advertising LLC, located in Dubai, have invested in a wide format Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED press.
Speaking about the investment, Rajesh K Kutty, managing partner, Col.Art, commented, “We were looking for a hybrid printer which we could print on rigid substrates as well as on roll-to-roll. In addition, whenever I saw some prints, printed on a flat media or substrate I used to wonder how the quality could sustain without the lamination. When I made a visit to SGI Dubai I saw

Venkat Raghavan, 12 November 2018

Neighbourhood invests in new warehouse and digital setup

Neighbourhood Promotion LLC, Dubai, one of the market innovator in Digital Printing is looking into next level of their investments in value additions and innovative products. In view of this, they invested in a new premises in Deira, Dubai, which is double their existing capacity. In addition to this they invested in dry offset division including Xerox Versant 3100, which is a need of the hour along with some accessories from AFRA.
Speaking on the investments, Sibu Jose, division manager, said

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

Konica Minolta introduces MGI JETvarnish 3DS in Emirate

Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East, one of the leader in the commercial printing and packaging industry, launched JETvarnish 3DS featuring unmatched Spot UV 3D varnishing capabilities and foil on October 16th at Juma Al Majid Est. Style showroom, Salahuddin Street Deira, Dubai.
Kazuo Kobayashi San, managing director, Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East, welcomed the dignitaries and thanked everyone for attending the event. He explained the key points about the product

Venkat Raghavan, 12 November 2018

Sheikh Sultan inaugurates 37th Sharjah Book Fair

Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, supreme council member and ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 37th edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on 31st October.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Sharjah, and Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the ruler of Sharjah and chairperson of the Supreme council for Family Affairs, were present during the inauguration.
“We have utilised all our resources and efforts to develop

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

Epson unveils A3 and A4 printers

Epson unveils two new series of WorkForce Pro, single function and multi-function printers for busy offices. The new printers will have Epson’s inkjet technology, low environmental impact, low intervention and high productivity for small workgroups wanting both A3 and A4 capability. The WF-C8690 delivers improved performance for A3 printing in this segment, while the WF-M5799DWF will deliver fast, reliable and high-yield A4 mono printing with a low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO).
Jason Whiley

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

HP recently unveiled the latest edition of Sprocket

HP recently unveiled the latest edition of Sprocket, a portable and pocket-sized photo printer. It’s ready for any event – in a new collection of colours – so everyone can snap pictures, instantly print from a mobile device and share in the fun. Some of the new features are: Social printing: Multiple users can use simultaneously; New design & colours: Soft to the touch and minimalist design including three new colours - Luna Pearl, Noir, and Blush; Enhanced print quality: Pictures are

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

Brother enhances professional label print offering with BarTender

Labelling with print and technology specialist Brother is now faster and easier, thanks to a collaboration with one of the industry-leading label design software BarTender by Seagull Scientific.
The partnership brings durable laminated label printing from Brother to Bartender for the first time.
According to the company spokesperson, “It is ideal for use in warehousing, distribution, retail and healthcare, BarTender offers ready-to-print or customised solutions for printing address labels

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

Canon awarded the Dubai Chamber of Commerce CSR Label for the sixth consecutive year

Canon Middle East announced that it has been awarded the Dubai Chamber of Commerce Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Label for the sixth consecutive year. The CSR Label is in recognition of Canon’s long-term commitment to initiatives that deliver social and environmental benefits to the community.

The CSR label award was first introduced in 2010 by Dubai Chamber and has since then grown in significance to become the highest level of recognition for the CSR efforts of businesses in the

Staff Writer, 12 November 2018

Epson at GiTeX Technology Week

Talking about Epson, Jason Whiley, director of sales, Epson Middle East, said, “We have made our investments in three major areas like: infrastructure, partners and resource. Last year, we opened our new 600 sq.metre regional headquarters at Dubai Airport Free Zone, which is our first interactive Experience Centre in the region. The Epson’s Experience Centre features dedicated areas for business printing and scanning, retail solutions, Signage and Fine art section and different projection

Venkat Raghavan, 12 November 2018

Canon at GiTeX Technology Week

Speaking about their participation at GITEX Technology Week, Ayman Ali, senior marketing manager – B2B, Canon ME, said, “We have been participating in the show for a few years now.  This year, we are more focused on technology solutions & software applications, rather than talking about printing alone. We are also highlighting our managed print solutions for HR processing, invoice processing and more.”
“At GITEX, we announced the Office Insights 2018 research, which reveals that Middle

Venkat Raghavan, 12 November 2018

HP at GiTeX Technology Week

Tony Bssat, printing category manager, HP, said, “During the 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week, we provided visitors a glimpse into the office of the future by showcasing our end-to-end services for enterprises in the UAE. These services will highlight HP’s offerings in Managed Print Services (MPS) and Device as a Service (DaaS). Both play a critical role in enabling enterprises to benefit from increased productivity, automated delivery of supplies and increased service efficiency. In HP

Venkat Raghavan, 12 November 2018