The American
Express World Luxury Expo will take place at
the palatial Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh, in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The
Expo, which will be between 10 and 12 February 2013, is the result of
a new joint venture between World Luxury Group and Nayyara
Exhibitions, with American Expressexclusively selected as the
title sponsor.
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Princess Nouf Bint Faisal Bin Turki Al Saud, as Chairperson of
Nayyara Exhibitions, will host The American Express World
Luxury Expo. The highly anticipated three day exhibition will
showcase many of the world's leading luxury brands and services, from
a broad selection of luxury categories, to a highly discerning and
select group of VIP guests from across the Kingdom.
Mr
Sami El Natour, Chief Marketing
Officer, American Express Saudi Arabia
Limited, said "We are proud to be the title sponsor of
The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh. Our
sponsorship of this prestigious event will enhance the exclusive
benefits we can offer our Cardmembers and invited guests who attend
the event. The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh
compliments American Express' commitment to service excellence
and personalised services for high net worth individuals."
Mr
Ahmed Al Oraij, Executive Consultant at Nayyara Exhibitions comments,
"Nayyara is proud to partner with World Luxury Group to bring
The American Express World Luxury Expo to Riyadh. This is
an event of true international calibre, one which will continue to
grow every year for many years to come, with plans for Riyadh to
become one of the world's most important luxury exhibition centres."
Mr
Graham Cooke, President of World Luxury Group, says "The
Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh positions itself amongst the grandest palace
hotels in the world, and our partners Nayyara Exhibitions boast a
first-class management team with whom we are proud to work.
The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh is the only
event of its kind in the Kingdom, showcasing an array of luxury
brands available in one select venue - The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh -
which provides center stage for this event of over 5,800
square meters."
The American
Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh will feature carefully
selected exhibitors from luxury categories including fine art,
high-end jewellery, fashion, hand-crafted time pieces, designer
furniture and exquisite table settings, fine
dining, luxury executive cars and sports cars, private aviation and
luxury travel. All participating exhibitors are leaders in their
respective fields, showcasing superior quality and perfection.
Celebrated
royal wedding planner, Mr Raymond Chouity of Desert Rose Classic,
comments "Planning a royal wedding requires a vision and
inspired creativity to craft an occasion of beauty and
sophistication. An event of this calibre at such an extraordinary
venue brings together the multi-faceted world of luxury in an equally
harmonious manner."
Mr
Jean-Francois Laurent, General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh,
says "We look forward to hosting TheAmerican Express World
Luxury Expo, Riyadh, which we believe will become an important annual
event for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The Ritz-Carlton, Riyadh
enjoys a pre-eminent address in the capital and was originally
envisioned as a royal guest palace for visiting dignitaries and heads
of state. The hotels' stately architecture mirrors the extraordinary
lifestyle that The American Express World Luxury Expo,
Riyadh represents."
The
world's most luxurious atlas, Earth Platinum, measuring 6x9 ft wide,
is a collector's piece that will be featured at The American
Express World Luxury Expo. The maps consist of images that are
stitched together using as many as 1,000 individual photos and
the largest consists of 12,000 photos. Earth Platinum is also
the largest-ever atlas and only 31 copies will ever be published.
Mr
Toni E. Yazbeck, Head of Marketing at Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors,
the exclusive and official importer of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars
in Saudi Arabia comments "The American Express World
Luxury Expo has brought together the most prestigious names in luxury
goods to a palatial and iconic venue in Saudi Arabia, so it is
befitting that Rolls-Royce which represents the pinnacle of
automotive luxury, is taking part in this event."
Mr
Abdul Aziz Al-Juwaie, Executive Director of Golden Caviar, comments,
"Golden Caviar is a boutique producer of premium caviar. Our
exquisite sturgeon's eggs are created by highest principles creating
a delicacy that was known to the Russian tsars as the 'food of the
gods'. We look forward to share our gourmet experience with private
clients at The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh."
Vincent
Corver, Manager of Steinway Piano Gallery, CDC - Qatar, comments "A
Steinway is an instrument of the finest quality and through our
association with the CrystalRocked, we are delighted to offer the
opportunity to own an extraordinarily distinctive, bespoke Steinway
grand piano that is the perfect blend of
sophistication and glamour. At The American Express World
Luxury Expo, Riyadh, we will be displaying a crystalized 1/6 scale
model grand
pianothat will be revealed for the first time ever
in the Kingdom. The full scale version is valued at SAR 12 million."
During
The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh Exhibitors
also have the additional opportunity to showcase their craftsmanship
in the refined atmosphere of a hotel
suite for personal and private viewings.
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Emirates (the soon-to-be launched UAE version of The New York Times
Style Magazine), Saudi Gazette and anaZahra.com are all media
partners of The American Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh.
The American
Express World Luxury Expo, Riyadh follows the Dubai event held
in January at the Burj Al Arab and continues to Doha and Abu Dhabi,
creating an annual signature series of events in all four cities.
