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PartyBox Encore is a portable party speaker with powerful 100W sound, built-in dynamic light shows and a splash-proof design.This is the latest addition by Harman Kardon to its existing JBL PartyBox range, such as the PartyBox 110, PartyBox 310, PartyBox 710 sound, PartyBox 1000 and and compact and power-packed PartyBox On-The-Go.PartyBox Encore features the JBL original Pro sound with deep bass. The speaker has one 5.25-inch woofer and two 1.75-inch tweeters that pump out 100-watt RMS sound with the signature JBL quality audio.The battery will keep playing music for six long hours.Its IPx4 crash proof casing ensures that whether it's dancing on the beach or a party by the pool, with JBL Encore there is no worry about the party "getting too wet or wild", a press statement notes.It's even got a wired microphone that allows one to step into the spotlight and turn any party into a karaoke party.As if one JBL speaker is not enough, two or more JBL speakers can be paired with PartyBox Encore for even bigger and bolder sound.Add to all this music blast - a dynamic light shows that syncs to the beat and delivers with fun ring lights and a cool strobe effect that throbs to the beat of the music being played out.Like the other JBL PartyBox models, the Encore comes with the JBL PartyBox app that makes it easier than ever to control music, update settings and customise thecolours of the Encore light show for the perfect party vibe. PartyBox Encore offers ultimate adaptability for music with a multi-source playback technology that allows one to stream tunes wirelessly via Bluetooth for using USB stick or for with an aux cable.“By its sheer innovation, Harman Kardon has been successful in bringing compact-carry and friendly party speakers with awesome sound quality. Its really a great product for the upcoming festive season in Qata,r” said C V. Rappai, CEO and drector of Video Home & Electronic Centre, the authorised distributor of JBL and Harman Kardon products in Qatar.JBL PartyBox Encore is available at all Jumbo Electronics showrooms as well as hypermarkets across Qatar, and is backed by a well-established network of Video Home’s authorised service centres, ensuring peace of mind for its buyers.

LuLu Group chairman Yusufali M A led on Tuesday the official opening of Barwa Madinatna, the group’s 19th store in Qatar, which is situated at the heart of a residential community in Al Wakra district.Spanning 10,750sqm, Barwa Madinatna will cater to the needs of tourists and other visitors living in the Fan Zone, as well as residents of the community and adjacent areas.Yusufali said, “We are very happy in this ‘FIFA era’ because a lot of people from all over the world are coming to Qatar. We are thankful to His Highness the Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, His Highness the Deputy Amir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, HE the Prime Minister and Interior Minister Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa bin Abdulaziz al-Thani, and the government for all their support.“They shortlisted us to open this mini hypermarket and cater to the needs of the people who will stay in this area. We appreciate the fact that HE the Prime Minister visited the area, so we are very thankful for the government and FIFA authorities.”Speaking to Gulf Times on the sidelines of the event, Yusufali said: “Qatar is ready for the World Cup, and LuLu is also ready to serve the people, especially the fans and tourists who will be attending the tournament. This is LuLu’s contribution to ensuring that Qatar will host a very successful World Cup.”According to Yusufali, LuLu has already opened a number of stores inside Doha Metro stations, including one at the Hamad International Airport station. Today, LuLu will open its 20th store at Giardino Mall on The Pearl Island, he informed.On the influx of fans from different countries for the World Cup, Yusufali said all hypermarket managers and their respective teams have been instructed to cater to people of different nationalities.“The food patterns will change according to the needs of the people, so we also constituted a task force to make sure that our customers get the appropriate items that they are buying from the hypermarket,” he explained.According to Dr Mohamed Althaf, director of LuLu Group International, the hypermarket chain has worked closely with authorities in the country to determine the specific needs of fans and tourists coming to Qatar for the World Cup.“Because of this collaboration, we know the nationality and dietary preferences of the people coming here. So accordingly, we are fully geared to change and adapt to meet their essential needs on a daily basis,” he said.Dr Althaf added: “There is a big workforce capable to address the demand of our consumers. There is also ready-to-eat food and a wide range of dining menus according to different countries. We will keep changing our offerings here, so we are fully prepared to serve the 6,500 apartments that comprise this community.”

Qatar has made huge efforts over the past 12 years in a bid to host an exceptional and historic FIFA World Cup in 2022.These efforts paid attention to all details that would provide comfort for fans from all over the world.Among these efforts was the Supreme Committee for delivery and Legacy (SC)s launch of digital Hayya Card, a key turning point in measures aimed at supporting international and local fans.Apart from Russia 2018, all previous world cups saw fans undergoing arduous experiences.After booking match tickets, they had to apply for entry visas to the host countries, and then book their accommodation.They also suffered greatly to move between cities in the hosting countries, as well as attending events and recreational activities held on the sidelines of the tournament.In Russia 2018, the introduction of Fan ID gave international fans a visa-free entry and free access to public transportation on match days.Hence, Qatar adopted Hayya Card, which is similar to the Fan ID but offers greater and broader benefits for the card holders.The Russian authorities demanded that fans carry Fan ID during the tournament as identification papers, and every ticket holder in the 2018 World Cup was required to carry this document in order to enter the stadiums and use trains, metro or buses on match days freely.The Fan ID proved successful in 2018 World Cup and benefited more than 2mn football fans who flocked to Russia from all over the world.The SC announced the launch of the Hayya Card programme, as an exclusive entry document to attend the World Cup matches.The programme offers local and international fans with a many great advantages during the championship.The most important advantage given to Hayya Card holders is access to the eight stadiums of the World Cup and free access to public transportation, including buses, the Doha Metro and the tram, as well as other features that are constantly added to it.The card has been developed with several special options regarding the registration process, and features that allow the fans to enter tourist places, transportation and stadiums, as well as attending a number of events and activities associated with the tournament.Ticketed fans can register for the Hayya Card through the website portal: Qatar2022.qa/ar, and the Hayya to Qatar 2022 App that can be downloaded on iOS and Android devices.Speaking at a press conference to announce Hayya Card launch, Representative of Security and Safety Operations Committee of FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Mohamed Al Kuwari said that the committee is working with its local, regional and international partners to ensure a safe experience for fans during the World Cup, noting that the Committee will spare no effort to take any measure that would enhance the security and safety of fans and all those in the country with the highest security standards.Al-Kuwari stressed that the Hayya Card will be mandatory for all fans to enter the country and the tournament stadiums during the tournament.He highlighted the many advantages the card offers compared to previous sporting events, such as the several special options regarding the registration process, noting that everyone will notice the difference in the method of registration, as it became very easy and simple.The Hayya Card enables fans to book their accommodation during the World Cup.International fans can also book their accommodation through the official host country platform, which provides various options, including housing units, villas, floating hotels, and others.He added that the per night rental price for some apartments does not exceed $80 dollars, while booking some rooms in floating hotels, which include restaurants and provide many recreational activities, cost about $180 dollars per night.Hayya card holders will be provided multiple entry visas to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Oman and Jordan, without the need for prior approval.The four countries will offer international fans with recreational programmes and activities and will operate daily flights to Doha during the World Cup period. (QNA)