The brand new Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus were launched in Kuwait at midnight as the climax of a high energy and entertaining celebration organized by Ooredoo Kuwait, part of Ooredoo International Group.

Sales of the new phone officially started at 12am on Saturday night, said a statement from Ooredoo.

Dozens of happy Ooredoo customers who purchased a new phone were also offered a special surprise, being given the chance to win Apple Watches and other accessories, as well as Ooreoo branded gifts from a lucky-dip tom-bola, it stated.   

At the stroke of midnight, international Base jumper, Julian Deplidge, jumped from the top of Ooredoo’s HQ, parachuting down to officially deliver the first phones to Ooredoo Kuwait’s COO, Hani El-Kukhun and social celebrity and event host Nouha Nabil.

The first 35 people to preorder their phones were then ushered into Ooredoo Tower to receive their iPhone 6 or 6S Plus, said the statement.

In the evening leading up to the official launch, hundreds of local people enjoyed live entertainment featuring illusionists, dancing, acrobats, fire shows, multimedia shows, and competitions and prizes.

Commenting on the event, Mijbil Alayoub, the director of Corporate Communications at Ooredoo Kuwait said the launch of the new Apple models was one of the highlights of this year.

"Our celebration this evening is both an acknowledgement of the work that Apple has invested in developing these advanced devices, and a token of our appreciation for our loyal customers," he added.-TradeArabia News Service