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Morocco World
3 days ago
- Business
- Morocco World
Fahd Mokdad Takes Helm at Allianz Maroc as New Director General
Doha – Allianz Maroc announced a major leadership change this week. Fahd Mokdad has been appointed Director General of the insurance company, effective May 29. He succeeds Abderrahim Dbich, who decided to pursue new opportunities outside the SanlamAllianz Group. Mokdad joined Allianz Maroc in 2013 as Head of Bancassurance. He later held several key positions within the company and across the African region. From December 2017 to April 2024, he served as Head of Bancassurance in Africa. Most recently, since March 2022, he worked as Director of Distribution and Partnerships at Allianz Maroc. The new Director General brings 25 years of experience in the banking and insurance sectors. Before joining Allianz, Mokdad worked at Credit du Maroc from 2004 to 2013. He held positions as Head of Sales/Branches from 2011 to 2013 and Head of Marketing and Products Development for the Retail Market from 2004 to 2011. His earlier career included roles at Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance as Marketing Manager for consumer credits from 2002 to 2004 and at BNP Paribas from 2000 to 2002, where he was responsible for retail marketing and development for the diaspora at BMCI. 'Fahd will continue to drive the Company's development while ensuring superior service quality for our policyholders and partners,' stated Allianz Maroc in their announcement. Read also: Philippe Dessevre to Spearhead Allianz Trade Global Reinsurance Division Mokdad holds a Master's degree in International Development from the Centre d'Etudes Supérieures du Commerce International (CESCI) and a Master's degree in Marketing from the Ecole Supérieure de Commerce et de Marketing (ISTEC) in Paris, France, both obtained in 2000-2001. In his new role, Mokdad will focus on furthering Allianz Maroc's growth trajectory. The leadership transition marks a new chapter for Allianz Maroc, focused on innovation, customer proximity, and strengthening its presence in the national insurance landscape. Allianz Maroc acknowledged Dbich's contributions during his tenure, noting that his leadership and commitment helped accelerate the company's growth, consolidate its market position, and strengthen its resilience in the face of industry changes. The insurance firm has operated in Morocco for over 70 years. Since 2016, it has evolved under the Allianz banner, a global insurance leader with more than a century of presence in Africa. In 2023, the company became a subsidiary of SanlamAllianz joint venture, a major non-banking financial services provider operating in 27 African countries. Allianz Maroc now has 240+ well-trained General Agents and Direct Offices serving demanding individual and corporate clients. Tags: allianzinsurance industry
Broadcast Pro
13-02-2025
- Business
- Broadcast Pro
Production Crew invests in Ikegami UHK-X700 cameras for new OB truck
UHK-X700 cameras are 3840 x 2160 RGB UHD-native and designed for use in pedestal or tripod mounted studio and OB applications as well as fully mobile electronic field production and newsgathering. Production Crew, a division of Riyadh-based AFLAM Productions, has upgraded its broadcast capabilities with the acquisition of 12 Ikegami UHK-X700 UNICAM-XE 4K-UHD camera systems. These cameras will be integrated into the company's newly designed 12G-SDI outside broadcast (OB) truck, ensuring high-quality 4K-UHD HDR production for live events. Each system includes the camera head, a 7-inch LCD viewfinder, BSX-100 base station, OCP-300 operation control panel and a T-430 tripod mounting plate. The OB truck, designed and built by Dubai-based El Baba Smart Technology, is fully equipped to handle large-scale outdoor events at full broadcast quality. Shady Mokdad, executive director of AFLAM Productions and managing director of Production Crew, said: 'We have been using HDK-73 cameras in our studios for many years and are very pleased with their performance and reliability as well as the technical support provided by Ikegami. Our aim in choosing UHK-X700 cameras is to bridge the quality gap between broadcast and digital film. 'Pre-purchase tests confirmed the excellence of the UHK-X700 cameras in terms of optical and electronic performance, thanks in good measure to their three 2/3-inch CMOS 4K sensors which incorporate a global shutter to provide freedom from rolling-shutter distortion and flash-banding artifacts. 'From an electronics perspective, each UHK-X700 supports a wide range of high-grade video processing functions, including high dynamic range and wide colour gamut as well as 16-axis colour correction, within a space-efficient and power-efficient ASIC. 'The cameras inherit the robust build quality that we associate with Ikegami products, allowing confident operation outdoors as well as in studio environments. The UHK-X700 also includes features necessary to sustain our reputation for creative excellence, such as optical vignetting correction, remote back focus adjustment, plus viewfinder-based focus-assist, safe-area markers and filter settings.' Mokdad added: 'Ease of operation is another major feature, especially important in today's world of multiple transmission formats and modes of delivery. The new vehicle is cabled to accommodate up to 16 camera systems if we need to expand our workflow.' Asim Saeed, Business Development Manager, Ikegami, commented: 'We are very pleased to be chosen as a technology partner in this high-profile project. 4K-UHD continues to increase in popularity as the logical mastering format for productions with a potentially long commercial lifetime. The UHK-X700/BSX-100 combination chosen by AFLAM's Production Crew team allows cameras to be securely linked up to 3 kilometres from their operating location, including the power to the camera head. Simultaneous output in HD SDR and UHD HDR video formats is supported, including mixed sources. 4K-UHD video is available as a 12G-SDI feed directly from the camera head, enabling the UHK-X700 to be integrated into a wireless system.' The UHK-X700 cameras, designed for studio, OB and electronic field production, feature a low centre of gravity for seamless operation on pedestals, tripods, or shoulder mounts. They also offer high frame-rate capture, supporting 2x speed in 4K and up to 8x speed in HD for slow-motion coverage of live events. The Ikegami OCP-300 controller enhances workflow efficiency, providing touchscreen LCD controls, rotary encoders, and PoE (Power over Ethernet) support. Its memory card slot enables quick and seamless camera setup, ensuring a streamlined production process.
