Dubai, UAE; October 27, 2015– BenQ Middle East & Africa has reported a strong growth of 135 % in Quarter 3 in the Middle East and Turkey. The company has made inroads into the region’s vibrant gaming café scene and has captured the imagination of Arab gaming enthusiasts with its extensive line up of gaming monitors. The BenQ XL and RL series of displays are the first choice for serious gamers, and BenQ is the designated monitor for many gaming leagues and tournaments. Compared to same period last quarter, the company experienced double digit growth in the UAE for its gaming monitors, 214% in KSA and 519% in Turkey. According to Manish Bakshi, Managing Director, BenQ Middle East & Turkey, “When it comes to gaming monitors, we have always pushed the boundaries in terms of refresh rates and pixel density, motion blur reduction technology and FreeSync, offering gaming enthusiasts the most thrilling experience. There is a niche community of Arab gamers in the region who frequent gaming cafes, take part in tournaments and also do not mind investing in high end monitors for personal use. We targeted them early on and today we are the preferred brand of choice, helping us to rake in 135% of growth in the last quarter alone. We expect to grow by 200% this year compared to last year.” It was in 2010 that BenQ launched its 1st 120Hz Gaming monitor XL Series which was Designed by Gamers. While it was in 2011 that BenQ established World Wide tournament while same year even sponsoring Gaming Teams sponsorships. 2012 ~ 13 BenQ took step forward thereby Providing Full GAMING Monitor Line up with the introduction of Hardcore gaming RL Series. GAMING is in the Details has been pursued very strongly by corporate at global level. So much so that BenQ GAMING Monitors are regarded as the best for Gaming Champion. Designed by Champions, For Champions. This was possible as BenQ understands Consumers Insight and also support of Group Synergy AUO which is worlds’ Number 1 24”W Panel Supplier in the world. Current BenQ XL Gaming Monitor series is loaded with Real Gaming specifications like 144Hz, 1 msec response time, Black Equalizer, Motion Blur Reduction, Game Mode, Display Mode, Smart Scaling, Scaled height adjustment stand, S Switch, Color vibrance etc. These are suitable for FPS mode Black eQualizer feature allows gamers to spot people hiding in dark spaces much faster than traditional monitors. A 144Hz monitor could give outstanding performance in gaming without flickering and every very XL Model of BenQ GAMING Series comes with 144Hz. To continue with BenQ GAMING Excellence and Dominance, BenQ has launched XR350I, a revolutionary gaming monitor tailormade for gaming enthusiasts interested in hardcore games like racing. Offering a phenomenal gaming experience, XR3501 is the World’s First Curved Gaming Monitor with 144 Hz and 2000R ultra high curvature. With its high resolution image quality and ability to engage and challenge a gamer’s imaginative powers through racing games and scenario building, XR3501 is designed for hardcore gamers to provide ultimate enjoyment. It is a testament to BenQ’s commitment to continuously and consistently bring supreme gaming experience to hardcore gamers around the world. XR3501 sports a 2560x1080 display with a 21:9 aspect ratio and 178-degree extra-wide viewing angle. With high performance H/W support, you can link up multiple monitors to truly feel like you are part of the game. BenQ’s gaming monitors are currently available from leading Large Format Retailers (LFR), e-tailers and various gaming resellers. About BenQ Corporation Founded on the corporate vision of "Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life", BenQ Corporation is a world-leading human technology and solutions provider aiming to elevate and enrich every aspect of consumers' lives. To realize this vision, the company focuses on the aspects that matter most to people today - lifestyle, business, healthcare and education - with the hope of providing people with the means to live better, increase efficiency, feel healthier and enhance learning. Such means include a delightful broad portfolio of people-driven products and embedded technologies spanning digital projectors, monitors, interactive large-format displays, digital cameras and camcorders, mobile computing devices, and lighting solutions. Because it matters. About BenQ Group The BenQ Group is a $22+ billion powerhouse comprised of 15+ independent companies operating in over 30 countries across numerous industries with a combined workforce of over 100,000 employees. Each Group member is a recognized leader in its own field, contributing to the BenQ Group's vast resources, broad R&D, and distinct strategic strengths. By leveraging each company's vertical specialization to create true scale across horizontal markets, the BenQ Group controls a highly efficient value chain with the unrivaled ability to deliver critical components and world-class solutions in the following industries: TFT-LCD, green energy, fine chemicals and advanced materials, lighting, IC design, precision components, system integration, branded business, and service. The Group is committed to profitable and sustainable businesses that share its long-standing vision of Bringing Enjoyment 'N' Quality to Life. ###
