Start-up Grind hosts Omar Christidis of ArabNet

As the first crossover based on SAAB technologies, X65 combines space of a MPV and comfort of a sedan. BAIC X65 ensures excellent performance with 2.0 litre 174 Hp turbo engines, new generation AISIN 6 Speed Automatic transmission with smart paddle shift.

The offer on the 2.0 litre turbo engine BAIC’s X65 2WD crossover includes low EMI, cash gift, free first year insurance (Oman and UAE), free first year registration, free gift fuel card, free first year 24 hours roadside assistance and manufacturer’s warranty.

A GGS LLC spokesperson said, “As the first urban Crossover SUV based on SAAB technology, BAIC X65 combines superior performance and smart configuration to provide customers with an enjoyable driving experience.”

Customers purchasing BAIC X65 Basic can be availed at a low EMI rate of RO 95 (terms and conditions apply). EMI calculations are based on 20 per cent down payment after adjustment of cash gift amount. It is also subject to credit approval.

Under the seasonal offer scheme, BAIC X65 customers can avail an assured cash gift of RO 1,500. BAIC X65 patrons can enjoy free first year insurance (Oman and UAE). Customers of BAIC X65 will be offered free first year registration on purchase of the vehicle. Customers buying BAIC X65 will get a free gift fuel card worth RO 100. BAIC X65 customers will get free first year 24 hours’ roadside assistance. The manufacturer’s warranty on BAIC X65 is five years or 100,000 kms (whichever is earlier). START-UP Oman (www.startupoman. om), the Sultanate’s only online platform created by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and the designated chapter of Start-up Grind in Oman, has hosted Start-up Grind on August 20.

Start-up Grind was hosted by Innovation Factory as the event partner and Wadi Accelerator as the exclusive local sponsor.

Featured on Start-up Grind’s stage was Omar Christidis, founder and CEO of ArabNet, the leading events & media company focused on the Arab web and mobile industry.

ArabNet organises the leading conferences for the digital sector in MENA including annual events in Beirut, Dubai and Riyadh. ArabNet also publishes news and analysis of the web and mobile industry on its online portal and print magazine, The ArabNet Quarterly.

Before founding ArabNet, Omar worked in private wealth management at a family office in New York on a small team managing $1B in diverse assets. Prior to that, he was a Consultant at Booz & Co in the MENA, and worked on varied projects across industries, including energy, technology/media, and public sector.

Over 50 entrepreneurs, students and young professionals joined the event at Innovation Factory space in Knowledge Oasis to hear Ala’s story to entrepreneurship. Omar spoke on the success of Arabnet events saying: “Measuring our impact is crucial to our operations. We’ve heard many stories of how Arabnet has affected people’s lives. For example one of Careem’s co-founders met the other two co-founders in an Arabnet event! However, we also know that 40 per cent of companies have met investors, 60 per cent have met clients, and 70per cent have received significant media exposure through our conferences.”