EON Reality TTR to enhance EON Reality’s reach in the region and capitalize on its efforts over the past decade in Qatar.
Doha, Qatar, October 30, 2014 – EON Reality Inc., the world leader in Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer for industry, education, and edutainment, opens a new Interactive Digital Center (IDC) in Doha, Qatar in partnership with Technology Trading Resources (TTR) at the Qatar Business Incubation Center. EON Reality TTR will provide Virtual and Augmented Reality solutions for the Energy, Tourism, and Real Estate in Qatar and the greater Middle East.
The skyline of downtown Doha, Qatar
Qatar’s position as a global leader in energy production, major financial center, and blossoming tourist destination provides ample opportunity for Virtual and Augmented Reality to benefit the entire nation. Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies have the power to transform vocational training, educational best practices, and create unique attractions and accommodations for locals and expatriates.
« I’m extremely excited about the continued prospects of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Qatar especially with regards to the energy and tourism sectors, » said Hamad Al-Abdan, CEO of EON Reality TTR. « By highlighting the possibilities that VR/AR knowledge transfer can provide, EON Reality can continue to help Qatari and regional companies with their training, marketing, edutainment, and safety needs. »
EON Reality staff (L to R): Hamad Al-Abdan (CEO, EON Reality TTR), Marcin Kasica (Training and Support Manager, EON Reality Ltd.), Mats Johansson (CEO of EON Reality), Joe Cheben (EON Reality Advisory Board Member), Basil Al-Dossary (Managing Director, EON Reality TTR), Pierre-Julien Barraud (EMEA Business Development Director, EON Reality), and Hattan Nassief (Head of Business Development, EON Reality KSA).
EON Reality TTR has already attracted top level support from the government of Qatar with visits from key officials including the Prime Minister and the Minister of Economy and Commerce. Through Virtual and Augmented Reality, the Qatari IDC plans to bolster the local knowledge base, strengthen the skill level of the Qatari workforce, and create fifty jobs over five years. Also, EON Reality TTR will develop a local EON developer community via its Entrepreneur School and will hire its brightest students.
EON Reality TTR’s CEO hosts the Qatari Prime Minister, the Minister of Economy and Commerce, the Qatar Central Bank Governor, the Minister of Finance, and the Minister of ICT.
« EON Reality has been incredibly successful in Qatar and we see our opportunities growing considerably with a dedicated office to address growing demand from Qatari and regional corporations and educational institutions, » said Mats Johansson, CEO and President of EON Reality. « Qatar’s growing cultural influence in the Middle East makes EON Reality TTR a vital cog in EON Reality’s world largest Virtual Reality development network. »
« As EON Reality continues to grow globally, we’re always looking for excellent locations and partners to bring into our family, » said Dan Lejerskar, Chairman of EON Reality. « Qatar is an important market for us, and, together with TTR, we see many opportunities to aid Qatar and its citizens with EON’s world leading knowledge transfer tools. »
EON Reality TTR officially opened its doors on October 29th and 30th.
About Technology Trading Resources
Technology Trading Resources (TTR) is in the business of technology trading and investments. The company has taken key roles to close various transactions where international businesses have made it to the Qatari market and the region. TTR’s strategy is purely focused on attracting businesses that add value to the Qatari economy with respect to Qatar’s National Vision 2030.
About EON Reality
EON Reality, Inc. is the world leader in Virtual Reality based knowledge transfer for industry, education, and edutainment. EON Reality provides state-of-the-art 3D display technology for immersive and stereoscopic viewing, from portable tablet PCs and glass free stereo display systems to curved-screen and immersive rooms consisting of multi-channel projection walls. The technology foundation for developing interactive digital content includes importing the most common 3D animation formats into EON’s authoring software and creating modules and applications that can be viewed on various display systems. EON’s technology solutions enable all organizations to more effectively visually communicate, collaborate and accelerate knowledge transfer. For further information, visit www.eonreality.com.
