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Oppo boosts Mideast operation with new Dubai hub

DUBAI, January 28, 2019

Oppo, a global smartphone brand, said it has opened the company's second regional hub within the UAE and is set to make Dubai as its new centre for operations in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region.

The move comes as part of the brand's remapping in the region, as Oppo eyes plans for additional Gulf investments this year, said a statement from the company.

The new Dubai hub will be Oppo's base for Middle East's regional sales, distribution and marketing operations, as well as being a point from which Oppo will look to deepen technology partnerships with other private and public-sector entities.

The hub will also oversee Oppo's continued expansion in the Middle East with Oppo already evaluating a potential entry into markets like Saudi Arabia in 2019.

This is the brand's latest move in the region after announcing its plan of launching the R17 Series in Saudi Arabia earlier this month which will also be the first time Oppo launches its mid to high-end R series in the region, it added.

Andy Shi, the president of Oppo (Middle East and Africa) said: "With youth in its DNA, Oppo is dedicated to creating products that integrate technology and artistry, and give users a wonderful experience in their digital lives."

"The Gulf region is a particularly exciting market for us given the large youth population, the high level of mobile connectivity, and the public's enthusiasm for new technology experiences," he noted.

"In addition to bringing advanced smartphone technology to the UAE, the company will contribute to local employment and promote innovation in line with the UAE Vision 2021," stated Shi.

The opening is part of Oppo's global growth strategy and recognizes Dubai's unique position as a regional nexus for business and technology innovation, he added.

Oppo has expanded its smartphone business to over 30 countries and regions, covering Asia, Oceania, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe, providing products and services at over 400,000 points of sale.

The company first began offering products to consumers in select Middle East markets in 2015, later setting up a regional sales office in Cairo, Egypt, in 2016.

In Egypt, Oppo has been ranked the top three smartphone brand and is enjoyed by youth across the country.  

Within the last year, Oppo has started to adjust its product line in the region. This has included the launch of its flagship Oppo Find X smartphone in the UAE in September 2018. This year, Oppo will continue to adjust its product line to offer more premium series to young consumers in the region.

"The UAE's combination of excellent infrastructure, open economic policies, and a strong talent pool make it an ideal hub from which to expand Oppo's business in the Gulf," stated Shi.

"In particular, Dubai is a vibrant multicultural city from which we can showcase the Oppo brand and better communicate with consumers from across the region and around the globe," he added.-TradeArabia News Service




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