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Mr. Murij Manghnani, Chairman, ITL Group, presenting a memento to Mr. Tomio Isogai, Managing Director, Sharp Middle East, to celebrate the 50 years of partnership between ITL-Cosmos and Sharp, while Mr. Nobuyuki Sugano, Executive Managing Officer, Sharp Corporation, Dr. Ram Buxani, Executive Vice Chairman, ITL-Group look on. |
ITL-Cosmos celebrates 50 years of partnership with Sharp Corporation
- Honours dealers and media for continued support
- ITL-Cosmos is one of the oldest distributors of Sharp in the world
Dubai, UAE; July 7, 2008: ITL-Cosmos, Dubai's first decreed company and the UAE's leading distributor of electronic and home appliances, celebrated 50 years of its partnership with Sharp Corporation. At a gala ceremony held at Grand Hyatt Dubai, ITL-Cosmos honoured its leading dealers and mediahouses for their continued support over the years.
Mr. Nobuyuki Sugano, Executive Managing Officer, Sharp Corporation Japan flew to Dubai to grace the function. Indian Consul General Venu Rajamony and Japan Consul General Hiroyasu Kobayashi and other dignitaries were guests of the evening, marked by cultural performances and an exhibition highlighting the golden jubilee of association between ITL-Cosmos and Sharp Corporation.
On the occasion, Mr Rajamony said that the partnership between ITL-Cosmos Group, an Indian company based in the UAE, with Sharp Corporation, a leading Japanese firm, is a symbol of the emergence of Asia as the new economic powerhouse. He said that Dubai's visionary rulers have paved the way for the growth of entrepreneurship.
Mr Murij Manghnani, Chairman; and Dr Ram Buxani, Executive Vice Chairman, ITL-Group, presented mementoes to Mr Sugano and Mr Tomio Isogai, Managing Director, Sharp Middle East. They also honoured the leading dealers and media houses.
Dr Buxani said that the partnership with Sharp makes ITL-Cosmos one of world's oldest distributors for the Japanese company. "And in the UAE, ITL group is oldest surviving electronics distributor – ITL. We cherish our 50 years of ever green bond with Sharp with nostalgic memories."
He said such long-standing partnerships have benefited from the growth environment shaped by the UAE's rulers. Today, the UAE has been recognised and accepted as the fastest growing nation in the world.
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At the Al Razouki International Exchange Company Board Meeting (from left): Mr Mohammed Al Mutawa, special invitee; Dr Ram Buxani, director; Mr Mohammed Sharif Mohammed Hadi, director; Mr Abdul Razzaq Abdul Aziz Al Mutawa, chairman; Mr Ramakrishna Nayak, outgoing general manager; and Mr Dayakar Kamath, new general manager. |
Al Razouki International Exchange board meeting approves new growth plans
Dubai, UAE; February 19, 2008: The board members of Al Razqouki International Exchange, the financial services company of ITL Group, met recently in Dubai and approved the ambitious new growth plans for the UAE’s leading money exchange house.
The meeting was chaired by Mr Abdul Razzah Abdulla Aziz Al Mutawa, and attended by Dr Ram Buxani, director; Mr Mohammed Sharif Mohammed Hadi, director; and Mr Mohammed Al Mutawa, special invitee. The board welcomed the new general manager Mr Dayankar Kamath, and congratulated outgoing general manager Mr Ramakrishna Nayak for the excellent results in the past three years.
With 12 branches in all key cities in the UAE, Al Razouki International Exchange offers the entire range of money exchange services across the world. |
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Cosmos and Dubai Shopping Festival:
Hand in Hand!
Cosmos-ITL Group is celebrating 13 consecutive years of glorious shopping extravaganza for its customers as the Support Sponsor - once again - of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) 2008. Having been a Support Sponsor from the inception of DSF, Cosmos has lent total support to the event and played a role in ensuring that each edition of the festival was a huge success.
Cosmos complements the pioneering spirit of DSF and has been a frontrunner in the region in retailing world-class products. Reflecting on the massive growth of DSF and the commitment of ITL Group towards world-leading initiatives by Dubai, Dr Ram Buxani, Executive Vice Chairman of the ITL Group said: “ITL Group has always been in the forefront in aligning our goals with the vision of growth of Dubai. Today, our principal's (Sharp) new growth strategies are a perfect complement to our initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of living of people in the UAE. The current focus on 'Green Dubai' as envisioned by UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has put the spotlight on eco-friendly products that touch all aspects of living. This DSF, Cosmos will highlight our range of eco-friendly products, thus working towards the Green Dubai initiative one step further.”
Sharp launched the unique Air Purifiers with Plasmacluster Ion Technology – an environment friendly product that ensures clean air.
The ITL Group is among the leading business houses in the UAE and has provided exemplary service to the people of the country by dealing in top-quality products and working in a highly ethical business environment. At DSF 2008, Cosmos is participating in the popular Al Seef Street Souq, where all its world-renowned brands like Rhythm, Remington, TDK and Premier, among others, will be displayed.
Attractive promotions with mind-boggling offers will be rolled-out and the latest and innovative products will be made available for customers. These products include Sharp Aquos LCD TVs, Blu-ray DVD Players, DVD HiFis, 4-Door Refrigerators, Plasmacluster Air Purifiers, Microwave Ovens and Rhythm High Grade Wooden and Magic Motion Clocks, Remington Grooming Products, TDK Multimedia products and Premier Digital Cameras.
The biggest attraction this DSF will be the world’s largest High Definition LCD TV - Sharp Aquos - which will be available for sale at Cosmos Showrooms and all electronic power retailers across the UAE during DSF. |
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Sharp and Cosmos-ITL Group to promote ‘green products’ in the Middle East
- Move in line with eco-friendly initiatives launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed |
Dr Ram Buxani (right), Executive Vice Chairman, Cosmos-ITL Group, meets Mr Katsuhiko Machida, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Corporation, in Osaka, Japan. Sharp has announced its intention to create tailor-made and eco-friendly products for the Middle East region
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Dubai, UAE; December 18, 2007: Sharp Corporation, the world’s leader in innovative consumer electronics and home appliances, and Cosmos-ITL Group, one of the oldest business houses in the UAE, have joined hands to promote eco-friendly electronic home products in the Middle East, with a special focus on the UAE.
This comes as a direct response to the ‘green Dubai’ initiatives unveiled earlier by UAE Vice President & Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. Sharp is shaping their new product range – traditionally referred to as ‘white products’ - to more eco-friendly technologies and thus create a strong roster of ‘green products’ which will complement the current thrust by the UAE on sustainable environmental practices.
Dr Ram Buxani, Executive Vice Chairman, Cosmos-ITL Group, met Mr Katsuhiko Machida, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sharp Corporation, in Osaka, Japan, on Monday, and discussed the shifting trends in the UAE market, where there is a definite customer preference for eco-friendly products.
Announcing the new growth direction of Sharp products, for which Cosmos-ITL Group is the distributor in the UAE, Dr Buxani said: “Sharp’s new growth strategies are a perfect complement to our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of living of people in the UAE. The current focus on ‘Green Buildings’ as envisioned by Sheikh Mohammed has put the spotlight on eco-friendly products that touch all aspects of living.”
He added: “Cosmos-ITL Group is one of the oldest businesses in the country, and we are committed to delivering new products that meet the new requirements of the people. Sharp has also announced its intention to tailor products especially for the Middle East and to have a distinct marketing and product strategy for the region as against applying a global approach.”
Sharp’s new products such as the Plasmacluster 4-Door Fridge using the Plasmacluster Ion System is one such product that addresses the needs of the Middle East population. Sharp has also introduced its Plasmacluster Ion System in air-purifiers. The technology is effective against airborne bacteria and mould spores, and significantly reduces the level of greenhouse gases.
Sharp is eyeing 10 per cent share of the LCD market in the region, and recently unveiled the prototype of the world’s largest LCD TV of size108 inch.
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Sharp Corp. introduces Plasmacluster Ion technology in UAE
Dubai, 13 Nov. 2007: Japanese consumer electronics giant Sharp Corporation has launched its eco-friendly Plasmacluster Ion technology in UAE, in association with Cosmos ITL Group, Middle East’s pioneer business conglomerate and Sharp’s UAE distributor.
Unveiling the new series of Sharp’s stylish air purifying products, Dr Ram Buxani, Executive Vice Chairman ITL Cosmos Group said: ‘The unique air purifiers are inspired by world’s first-of-its-kind Plasmacluster Ion technology, and the products are effective in eliminating a total of 27 kinds of harmful airborne species. We hope the exclusive air purification technology will coincide with the eco-friendly drive initiated by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai.’
Managing Director Sharp Middle East, Mr. Tomio Isogai described: ‘The Plasmacluster Ion technology, contributing to help create an eco-friendly community, plays an active role in a wide range of lifestyle situations. Raising the level of environmental consciousness among its customers worldwide, Sharp had developed the technology in the year 2000. Since its development, Sharp has been working together with prominent research organizations around the world. The academic institutes have demonstrated that Plasmacluster ions are effective allergy generating substances’. While presenting Sharp Corp’s donation to Dr. Basil Saffrini of Emirates Respiratory Society, Mr. Tomio Isogai and Dr. Buxani offered 20 more pieces of air purifying products to be delivered to the asthmatic patients’ welfare organization.
Sharp successfully replicates natural air sanitization process through the innovative Plasmacluster Ion technology. By creating a positive and negative ion shower, the technology is able to recreate the natural chemical process that purifies the air in the earth's troposphere. In this way, Plasmacluster Ion technology inactivates most airborne elements including viruses, bacteria, allergens, mould spores, germs, fungi, dust mite particles and other odour causing substances. It is even effective against many of the noxious components contained in cigarette smoke. Dust mites and house dust are said to be the cause of eighty percent of allergy-related illnesses, including Bronchial Asthma and Atopic Dermatitis- said Mr. Hisaharu Yagi, Supervisor Sharp Corporation. Sharp Sharp Middle East Manager Mr. D. Kishigami, Cosmos ITL Group Marketing Manager Mr. Mohan Varma and Advertising & Promotions Manager R. Haridas were also present at the launching ceremony.
The humidifying air purifiers, created with sophisticated designs, will be available at all leading supermarkets, hypermarkets, electronics outlets and at all Cosmos showrooms across the UAE. The Sharp Plasmacluster Ion technology air purifiers are featured with stylish design with ceramic finish (KC-C100 / C150) and diamond cut finish (KC-C70). 9-level dust monitor of the product provides a visual indication of the amount of household dust being captured (KC-150/C100), and its full–fledged humidifying function is powered by the industry’s highest capacity of 760ml/hour (KC-C150). The combination of twin Plasmacluster Ion power (KC-C150) and newly developed 20-degree angled outflow duct improve the purifying power of Sharp Air Purifiers.
Harvard School of Public Health scientists Dr. Melvin First and Professor Emeritus have proved the effectiveness of Plasmacluster Ions in eliminating the airborne pathogenic serratia bacteria. In September 2003, the dept. of molecular biotechnology of the Graduate School of Advanced Sciences of Matter in Hiroshima University- Japan, has verified the Sharp’s technology as a significant contribution to the health of mankind. Among the diverse range of air purification technologies in the market, Plasmacluster Ion technology is the world’s first to have been proven effective against highly pathogenic airborne H5N1 avian influenza virus that causes the fatal bird flu, according to the research conducted by Retroscreen Virology, of the renowned scientist John S. Oxford of the University of London School of Medicine & Dentistry.
In this light, the Plasmacluster Ion technology is offering this new series of air purifiers to provide a clean indoor environment all year round by a full-fledged humidification, new angled outflow of duct. In addition, it is widely recognized that raising indoor humidity is effective in controlling drifting household dust and pollen as well as minimizing the drying of the mucous membraces in the nose and throat. Therefore, more people are seeking an air purifier equipped with a humidifying function.
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From Left: Mr. D. Kishigami (Manager- ‘Sharp’ Middle East), Mr. Hisaharu Yagi (Supervisor- ‘Sharp’ Corporation), Mr. Tomio Isogai (Managing Director- Sharp Middle East), Dr. Ram Buxani (Executive Vice Chairman- Cosmos ITL Group) and Mr. Mohan Varma (Manager Marketing- Cosmos ITL Group) at the launching ceremony of Sharp eco-friendly Air Purifier with world’s first Plasmacluster Technology. |
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Dr. Ram Buxani (Executive Vice Chairman- Cosmos ITL Group) and Mr. Tomio Isogai (Managing Director- Sharp Middle East) launch Sharp’s new series of air purifying products inspired by Plasmacluster Ion Technology. |
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Dr. Basil Saffrini of Emirates Respiratory Society, receiving the donation from Sharp Corporation, at the launching ceremony of Sharp eco-friendly Air Purifier with the world’s first Plasmacluster Technology. R. Haridas (Manager-Advertising & Promotions- ITL Cosmos), Dr. Ram Buxani (Executive Vice Chairman- Cosmos ITL Group) and Mr. Tomio Isogai (Managing Director- Sharp Middle East) are seen. |
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Mr. Hisaharu Yagi (Supervisor- ‘Sharp’ Corporation) delivering speech at the launching ceremony of Sharp eco-friendly Air Purifier with world’s first Plasmacluster Technology. Mr. D. Kishigami (Manager- ‘Sharp’ Middle East), Mr. Tomio Isogai (Managing Director- Sharp Middle East), Dr. Ram Buxani (Executive Vice Chairman- Cosmos ITL Group) and Mr. Mohan Varma (Manager Marketing- Cosmos ITL Group) are also seen. |
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It is the numero uno LCD TV in Japan, USA and Europe and Sharp Aquos LCD TV is well on its way to making a huge impact in the discerning UAE market. With over three decades of research invested into this, Sharp is indeed a pioneer in the manufacturing of LCD Tselevision.
For Sharp Aquos LCD TV’s are lightweight, sleek and use relatively less power. Weighing just a third of the weight of a CRT TV and one-eighth the depth, thus occupying little space, it dispels the notion that a television is a huge piece occupying centre space in a living room, for the Sharp Aquos can be elegantly placed anywhere with minimum fuss.
Available in sizes that begin from 20 inches, Sharp Aquos at 65 inches is digital high-definition LCD TV and the world’s largest LCD model. It is also the only LCD TV available in this size in the local market.
The name Aquos has been coined from a combination of Aqua and Quality. Aqua refers to the liquid crystal technology and the word quality is synonymous with Sharp. It being a 21st century, contemporary product, the name Aquos is dedicated to the Earth - a beautiful planet replete with water.
Technical highlights such as a black TFT VGA panel, high brightness and contrast facility, worldwide multi system TV tuner, with a long-life back light, 3-language on screen display, NICAM / IGR stereo sound, picture in picture, text function and picture and 4-video input with 2 component terminal and PC (XGA) input give Aquos that distinctive edge over many others. The high-aperture speaker system promises natural audio reproduction, minimizes resonance distortion, offers a rich sound texture and an amplifier keeps the sound closest to the original.
“It is a matter of great pride to ITL Cosmos that Sharp has selected Dubai as the launch pad for Aquos 65 inch LCD TV in the Middle East Region. This highlights the faith that the principal has in this market and we are very proud to represent Sharp for well over 4 decades, for Sharp is a name that consistently denotes technical excellence,” says Dr. Ram Buxani, Group Executive Vice Chairman, ITL Group.
The high definition LCD panel of Aquos can precisely display digital content making TV watching an enjoyable experience. Further, Sharp’s Quick Shoot technology enables reproduction of high-speed, full-motion video such as sports programs with sharp, clear images. Aquos’s Brightness Sensor enhances video image reproduction even in the midst of bright surrounding light. And turning this sensor on also aids in saving energy.
Besides, Sharp’s Advanced Super View or ASV liquid crystal technology makes a full 170 degrees viewing possible. Thus from any corner of the room the visibility is maintained with a minimal screen reflection. In order to make the product environment friendly, halogen-free and non-flammable grade materials have been used in the design of the product. Use of less energy due to low power consumption is another environment friendly feature. With such enviable features, Aquos TV has set new benchmarks for television quality with its spectacular screen size, picture quality, colour reproduction, environmental performance and elegant design.
“Change is an inevitable part of our life and unless we adapt ourselves easily to change, we cannot take advantage of this change. The LCD technology is one such sanguine change that has enveloped the home entertainment market and Aquos LCD TV’s hold the promise of offering superior and hard to parallel TV watching experience,” sums up Dr. Buxani.
The entire range of Aquos LCD TVs are displayed at the ITL Cosmos stand at the Gitex Shopper and fabulous discounts are offered. The special Gitex prices are valid at all Cosmos showrooms and key dealer outlets during this period.
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Cosmos Micro introduces the Pocket LOOX
at the Gitex Shopper
 Cosmos Micro represents the PC/IT distribution interests of the ITL-Group- have a rich experience in marketing quality products of major global vendors over 53 years in the UAE.
This Gitex, Cosmos Micro is launching the Pocket LOOX-the first completely integrated communicator from Fujitsu Siemens Computers. This exceptional three-in-one device replaces your mobile phone, your navigation system and your handheld device.
A GSM/ UMTS mobile phone with VoIP capability ensures round-the-clock availability with excellent voice quality. Wireless LAN and Bluetooth Technology lets you access and synchronize your data 24/7-no matter where you are or what you’re doing. And the Pocket LOOX T Series couldn’t be easier to use. E-mail push ensures an instant, effortless messaging experience. Combine this with a brilliant TFT display and the efficiency of a QWERTY keyboard- and you have a device that will support you wherever your business takes you. Furthermore, with its integrated GPS, it will get you there in no time.
Pocket LOOX- Always in touch with your business.
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24rd Sharp Cosmos UAE Open Snooker Championship
Dubai’s oldest sporting event, the 24th Sharp-Cosmos UAE Open Snooker Championship has been commenced at the Dubai Snooker Club. Major General Nasser Abdul Razak plays the opening shot. Also seen in the picture are Dr. Mohammed Salem Suhail Al-Sawad, Asst. Secretary General- UAE General Authority of Youth & Sports Welfare, Chikashi Yokota, Director- Sharp Middle East, Sultan Joker, General Secretary- UAE Billiards and Snooker Association, R. Haridas, Manager-Advertising & Promotions- Cosmos, Mohan Varma, Manager-Marketing- Cosmos. |
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