Samsung Electronics, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, participated as technical sponsor at the Global Competitiveness Forum (GCF) 2015 that was held recently at the Four Seasons Hotel in Riyadh, in the presence of Sang Jin Park, president of Samsung Electronics who flew in from South Korea.

Kee Won Park, GM at Samsung Electronics in Saudi Arabia, said: “The importance of Samsung’s participation in the GCF comes in line with the company’s pioneering role and presence in supporting grand events and forums in the Kingdom, especially as they bring in great thinkers and business leaders from around the world.”

Park added: “Samsung's global expertise in the technical field is to provide modern innovative technology products that simplifies people's lives, giving them the opportunity to enjoy a rich and irreplaceable experience when using these smart products that is revolutionary in how they are being integrated not just with every person in hand wherever they are, but in every household and business space that bring people together.”

Qusai Mukhtar, marketing communications manager at Samsung Electronics Saudi Arabia, said: “While exchanging information with global leaders and expertise in each market segment, we bring here the understanding of how technology is a must-have for different lifestyles in Saudi Arabia and how it is integrated in everyday life by groups and individuals.”

During the forum, Samsung presented its latest smart products, introducing a special edition of its note category, the Samsung Galaxy note Edge, which will make a grand difference in how users interact with their smart phones. In addition, Samsung’s all-new Gear Virtual Reality, which is considered to be the first of its kind worldwide was explained.

The Galaxy Note Edge provides users with various additional services such as the possibility of using buttons on the curved end, checking notifications and time without unlocking the phone.