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Trade Arabia
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Trade Arabia
Msheireb Downtown Doha to launch top entertainment experiences
Msheireb Downtown Doha will redefine family entertainment through an exciting new partnership with Ground Control Entertainment, bringing exclusive world-class attractions to Qatar for the first time. This collaboration introduces three groundbreaking experiences under licence from leading global brands Ground Control, and Hasbro, at Msheireb Galleria, enhancing the downtown's position as a premier destination for social engagement, interaction and entertainment. Eng Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: "The exclusive opening of Ground Control, NERF Action Xperience and PLAY-DOH Fun Factory creates a new family space of entertainment experiences for visitors to Msheireb Downtown Doha, bringing together shopping, dining and entertainment in a diverse cultural environment that is easily accessible through multiple sustainable means. "This initiative is part of our efforts to develop leading tourism and leisure experiences, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on community engagement across all demographics in our innovative city." Mohamed Attia, CEO of Ground Control Entertainment, expressed his delight with this partnership, saying: "With the increasing demand for interactive entertainment experiences in the region, we are pleased to introduce these innovative spaces in Msheireb Downtown Doha, which will enhance the city's position as a leading destination for entertainment and social engagement locally and regionally." In this context, this new entertainment destination, scheduled to open in late 2025, represents a turning point in the family entertainment landscape, offering visitors integrated experiences filled with creativity, fun and excitement, suitable for all age groups, and enhancing the city's position as a global destination in the leisure and entertainment sector. Ground Control: Where Past Meets Present in a Fun and Innovative Gaming Experience The new Ground Control entertainment centre occupies an area of 2,300 sq m in Msheireb Galleria, as an interactive entertainment space that combines classic games with the latest interactive technologies. The centre includes an advanced ten-lane bowling alley equipped with digital technologies, alongside innovative arcade games, high-speed racing simulators, modern table games and advanced billiards. Visitors will also find various classic games such as air hockey and table football, alongside new and enjoyable experiences like jet pong and digital darting. The centre also provides a dedicated area for parties, making it an ideal destination for family celebrations, social gatherings, or corporate team-building events. PLAY-DOH Fun Factory: A World of Limitless Creativity PLAY-DOH Fun Factory is a comprehensive innovative experience designed to stimulate imagination, beginning with a colourful wall of PLAY-DOH constructions and unique interactive surfaces that allow visitors to transform simple materials into magnificent artistic works. The corners of this entertainment world are specially designed to bring imagination and creativity to life, providing an exceptional space for learning, entertainment and acquiring new experiences. NERF Action Xperience: Endless Adventures NERF Action Xperience offers thrill and excitement seekers an experience full of activity in a distinguished arena for confrontational games. This unique destination targets the youth demographic in a fun environment, equipped with digital scoreboards, adding a competitive character to their adventures. The arena provides an atmosphere full of movement and challenge, expressing its famous and distinctive slogan: "It's NERF or Nothin'!" Matt Proulx, Vice President of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro, said: "At Hasbro, we continuously strive to develop innovative experiences in collaboration with distinguished global partners, aiming to enhance our brand in entirely new ways. By introducing NERF Action Xperience and PLAY-DOH Fun Factory to the vibrant community in Doha, we confidently look forward to the impact these experiences will have in unleashing imagination and adding more competitive and fun atmospheres among visitors of different age groups." - TradeArabia News Service
Zawya
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Zawya
Msheireb Downtown Doha set to launch exclusive world-class family entertainment experiences
Doha, Qatar: Msheireb Downtown Doha continues to redefine family entertainment through an exciting new partnership with Ground Control Entertainment, bringing exclusive world-class attractions to Qatar for the first time. This collaboration introduces three groundbreaking experiences under licence from leading global brands Ground Control, and Hasbro, at Msheireb Galleria, enhancing the downtown's position as a premier destination for social engagement, interaction and entertainment. Commenting on this distinguished step in the region's entertainment landscape, Eng. Ali Mohammed Al Kuwari, CEO of Msheireb Properties, said: "The exclusive opening of Ground Control, NERF Action Xperience and PLAY-DOH Fun Factory creates a new family space of entertainment experiences for visitors to Msheireb Downtown Doha, bringing together shopping, dining and entertainment in a diverse cultural environment that is easily accessible through multiple sustainable means. This initiative is part of our efforts to develop leading tourism and leisure experiences, and we look forward to the positive impact it will have on community engagement across all demographics in our innovative city." For his part, Mr. Mohamed Attia, CEO of Ground Control Entertainment, expressed his delight with this partnership, saying: "With the increasing demand for interactive entertainment experiences in the region, we are pleased to introduce these innovative spaces in Msheireb Downtown Doha, which will enhance the city's position as a leading destination for entertainment and social engagement locally and regionally." In this context, this new entertainment destination, scheduled to open in late 2025, represents a turning point in the family entertainment landscape, offering visitors integrated experiences filled with creativity, fun and excitement, suitable for all age groups, and enhancing the city's position as a global destination in the leisure and entertainment sector. Ground Control: Where Past Meets Present in a Fun and Innovative Gaming Experience The new Ground Control entertainment centre occupies an area of 2,300 square metres in Msheireb Galleria, as an interactive entertainment space that combines classic games with the latest interactive technologies. The centre includes an advanced ten-lane bowling alley equipped with digital technologies, alongside innovative arcade games, high-speed racing simulators, modern table games and advanced billiards. Visitors will also find various classic games such as air hockey and table football, alongside new and enjoyable experiences like jet pong and digital darting. The centre also provides a dedicated area for parties, making it an ideal destination for family celebrations, social gatherings, or corporate team-building events. PLAY-DOH Fun Factory: A World of Limitless Creativity PLAY-DOH Fun Factory is a comprehensive innovative experience designed to stimulate imagination, beginning with a colourful wall of PLAY-DOH constructions and unique interactive surfaces that allow visitors to transform simple materials into magnificent artistic works. The corners of this entertainment world are specially designed to bring imagination and creativity to life, providing an exceptional space for learning, entertainment and acquiring new experiences. NERF Action Xperience: Endless Adventures NERF Action Xperience offers thrill and excitement seekers an experience full of activity in a distinguished arena for confrontational games. This unique destination targets the youth demographic in a fun environment, equipped with digital scoreboards, adding a competitive character to their adventures. The arena provides an atmosphere full of movement and challenge, expressing its famous and distinctive slogan: "It's NERF or Nothin'!" Commenting on the launch of this unique experience in the heart of the Qatari capital, Mr. Matt Proulx, Vice President of Global Experiences, Partnerships and Music at Hasbro, said: "At Hasbro, we continuously strive to develop innovative experiences in collaboration with distinguished global partners, aiming to enhance our brand in entirely new ways. By introducing NERF Action Xperience and PLAY-DOH Fun Factory to the vibrant community in Doha, we confidently look forward to the impact these experiences will have in unleashing imagination and adding more competitive and fun atmospheres among visitors of different age groups." It is worth noting that Msheireb Downtown Doha continues to strengthen its position as a leading entertainment destination in Qatar through these new experiences that combine play, creativity and adventure, giving community members happy and inspiring moments in an interactive place equipped with the latest technologies used in the world of entertainment and fun games. About Msheireb Properties Msheireb Properties is a subsidiary of Qatar Foundation for Education, Sciences and Community Development and Qatar's leading sustainable property developer, supporting the goals of Qatar's 2030 Vision and Qatar Foundation's objectives. Its mission is to change how people think about urban living and improve their overall quality of life through innovations that encourage social interaction, respect for culture, and greater care for the environment. Its signature project, Msheireb Downtown Doha, is one of the smartest, most sustainable city districts, which employs a new approach to urban planning by combining traditional methods and modern technology to preserve Qatar's environment and cultural identity. All buildings are either Gold or Platinum LEED-certified. It is an integrated city that embraces modern, fully furnished residential units, a range of mixed-use and commercial buildings that offer a wide array of retail and business services, and cultural facilities. It is also the home to Msheireb Museums, Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Al Wadi Hotel - MGallery by AccorHotels, Park Hyatt Hotel, Msheireb Galleria, and Barahat Msheireb- the biggest open-air covered pedestrian square in the region. About Hasbro Hasbro is one of the world's leading companies in games and entertainment products, seeking to "spread joy and enhance community spirit" through the power of play. The company has more than 164 years of experience and provides innovative play experiences reaching over 500 million children, families and fans worldwide, through traditional and digital games, video games, toys, licensed consumer products, interactive entertainment, films, television, and more. Through its brand-priority approach, Hasbro invests in a wide range of creative assets, both classic and modern, including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, MONOPOLY, HASBRO GAMES, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH, PEPPA PIG, alongside many other distinguished partner brands. With its portfolio of thousands of famous brands and a wide network of partnerships and affiliated studios, Hasbro brings its fans together wherever they are, whether at the table or on screen. For more than a decade, Hasbro has received numerous awards in recognition of its commitment to corporate responsibility, having been ranked among the top 100 citizen companies by 3BL Media, recognised as a 2025 industry leader by JUST Capital, and as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the United States according to Civic 50, in addition to being selected among the most influential brands by Fast Company. For more information, please visit or follow @Hasbro on LinkedIn.
Broadcast Pro
30-04-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Ground Control launches first certified Iridium Certus 9704 device
The device is available now for early access inquiries, with initial production set for May and full availability from July 2025. Ground Control has introduced the RockBLOCK Pro, the first certified Iridium Certus 9704 satellite IoT gateway to hit the market, marking a major step forward in remote communications technology. Designed for harsh outdoor and industrial environments, the ruggedised terminal is powered by the Iridium Certus 9704 module and Iridium Messaging Transport (IMT), enabling faster data throughput, significantly larger message sizes, and improved power efficiency compared to previous generations. The RockBLOCK Pro supports bi-directional messaging from 25 bytes to 100 KB, suitable for transmitting aggregated sensor data, images and audio clips, with typical end-to-cloud latency of under 10 seconds. It also boasts an 83% reduction in idle power consumption over earlier Iridium 9602 and 9603 modules, enhancing its utility for mission-critical and power-sensitive applications. Built to IP66 standards, the device offers flexible antenna options and maintains compatibility with legacy Iridium AT command sets, allowing seamless upgrades for existing deployments. Additional features include built-in GNSS, Bluetooth and configurable digital I/O, making it suitable for telemetry, asset tracking, environmental monitoring and autonomous systems. The RockBLOCK Pro integrates directly with Ground Controls Cloudloop Data platform, enabling delivery to cloud services like AWS, Azure and Google Cloud, or through webhooks, MQTT and email. Alastair MacLeod, CEO of Ground Control, said: 'RockBLOCK Pro redefines the satellite IoT gateway category by bringing together power efficiency, rugged design, and data capacity in a compact footprint, unlocking smarter, more responsive systems in the worlds most remote places. As the first partner to bring a certified Iridium Certus 9704 product to market, were proud to lead the next chapter of global IoT.' Tim Last, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Iridium, added: 'The Iridium Certus 9704 packs a lot of power in a compact module, making it ideal for IoT applications that require real-time data analysis, analytics and automated decision-making. Ground Control has been a trusted Iridium partner for many years, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality developer hardware built on Iridium technology. Were excited to see them leading the way with innovative solutions that bring high-performance satellite IoT connectivity to the most remote parts of the world.' RockBLOCK Pro is now open for early access inquiries, with the initial production run in May, and full production from July 2025.
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NFP Ground Control acquires accountancy practice Clay GBP
Ground Control Business Management, part of NFP, has entered the UK with the acquisition of Clay GBP. Established in 2014, Clay GBP offers accounting, taxation, and business advisory services, through its offices in London and the Midlands. It also offers management services for bookkeeping, bill payments, and tax preparation and planning. Additionally, Clay GBP facilitates estate planning, wealth management, and insurance services by coordinating with external resources. NFP intends to integrate Clay GBP into Ground Control's operations, renaming it as Ground Control. Clay GBP partners Richard Smethurst, Nick Parkinson, Bhavini Ratan, Ian Bailey, James Plumbly, Jasdeep Sami, and Philip Hampson will move to Ground Control, taking on the roles of managing directors. They will report to Ground Control CEO Chris Bucci. Bucci said: 'After partnering with Clay GBP for years, we're thrilled to welcome their team to NFP and expand our broad range of specialised business services internationally. 'Ground Control was started as a traditional US entertainment business management firm, and with our clients' global needs growing it made sense to add Clay GBP's tax and accounting expertise to our capabilities. 'Clay GBP's mission – which focuses on building relationships based on understanding and trust – aligns well with ours, and we look forward to collaborating for the benefit our existing clients and the broader industry.' Smethurst and Parkinson added: 'We couldn't be happier to join NFP and become part of Ground Control, one of the most prominent firms in the business management services industry. 'NFP's breadth of expertise and capabilities across risk, human capital, wealth and retirement will give us an uplevelled approach to client relations and offerings for the UK. 'We're honoured to be a part of Ground Control's international expansion and bring US-style business management services to the UK market.' "NFP Ground Control acquires accountancy practice Clay GBP" was originally created and published by International Accounting Bulletin, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
