Nokia announced the launch of the Nokia N9 smarphone in key markets across Middle East and Africa on Monday in downtown Dubai. The latest smarphone offering is built for people who “appreciate a stunning blend of design and the latest smartphone technology,” Nokia said in a press release. Nokia N9 will be available within three weeks in KSA market, Built with the latest in human innovative technology, the Nokia N9 promises to re-define the way smartphones are used. With its groundbreaking technology and en-vogue look and feel, Nokia's latest smartphone promises to be a worthy and striking companion to the style conscious consumer. Alessandro Lamanna, Nokia's Vice President of Sales, Middle East and Africa said, “The Nokia N9, which will be available in select markets across the world, is perfectly suitedfor thisregion's high-tech and style conscious consumer who demand best-in-class products. With recent figures from Gartner revealing that Nokia smartphones continue to be market leaders in MEA, claiming 41.9 percent of the category market, consumers in the region clearly value and trust Nokia products. “Addressing this clear preference, Nokia has selected MEA as one of the first markets to launch the N9, continuing our commitment to meet customer demands for products that excel in performance and enhance their social standing,” he added. The Nokia N9 introduces an innovative new design where the home key is replaced by a simple gesture: a swipe. Whenever you're in an application, swiping from the edge of the display takes you home. The three home views of the user interface are designed to give fast access to the most important things people do with a phone: using apps, staying up to date with notifications and social networks, and switching between activities. The industrial design of the Nokia N9 is an example of extreme product making and craft. The body is precision-machined from a single piece of polycarbonate and flows seamlessly into beautiful curved glass. The laminated deep black display means that the user interface just floats on the surface of the product. BM
