June 19, 2011 (Dubai, United Arab Emirates) - Axiom Telecom is reinforcing its position as the leading distributor and retailer in the tablet segment by bringing the Motorola XOOM™ 3G tablet to consumers in the UAE.  

The Motorola Xoom 3G will be available in Axiom Telecom stores where, consumers can experience "live" tablets that are connected to the internet and loaded with a number of applications, before making a purchase decision. The Motorola XOOM 3G will retail in Axiom Telecom's UAE stores at AED 2,999.

As an exclusive distributor of the Motorola Xoom™, Axiom Telecom will provide the 10.1-inch Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi plus 3G tablet with Android™ 3.0 Honeycomb to a number of retail outlets in the UAE such as Sharaf DG, Fono, One Mobile, PlugIns, Jumbo, Jackys, Geant,Ecity and Emax along with other key retailers.

"Consumers want an uninterrupted experience on their mobile devices, be it browsing the net, viewing rich content that is streaming online, sharing pictures and videos with friends or using the latest applications. The combination of devices such as the Xoom 3G and increasing broadband speeds offered by telecom operators, is rapidly meeting this demand," said Faisal Al Bannai, CEO of Axiom Telecom.  "As an exclusive distributor for the Xoom, we will use our strong supply chain channel to bring the Xoom 3G to retail outlets across the UAE." "Consumers who visit the Axiom Telecom stores can understand the various features of the Xoom 3G in our experience zones and seek assistance from our highly trained tab specialists" added Al Bannai.

Motorola XOOM 3G showcases the innovations of the Honeycomb user experience - including widgets, true multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customisation - on a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, enabling video content that's richer and clearer than ever before.

With the rise of social media and gaming in the region the Motorola Xoom 3G will be an attraction to a variety of users.  Young people will enjoy its offering of advanced electronic games and music files, and will watch videos in addition to communicating with their friends and loved ones through social networking sites. Businessmen can benefit from the exceptionally fast web-browsing performance and productivity applications to hold live audio/video conferencing. 

The latest Google Mobile services include Google Maps 5.0™ with 3D interaction and a user menu that is fully Arabized for the Middle Eastern consumer. 

Motorola Smart Accessories*

To enhance your experience, Motorola also offers the following accessories for Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, all available through Axiom's own retail outlets.

  • A Standard dock for watching video content or listening to music through external speakers as the device charges

  • A Speaker HD dock for sending HD content directly to a TV via HDMI or clearly listening to music through two built-in speakers  - eliminating the need to attach external speakers

  • A custom keyboard with Bluetooth®** wireless technology and special Android shortcut keys.

  • A protective portfolio case.

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The Motorola XOOM WiFi fact sheet is available online by following this link: http://mediacenter.motorola.com/Fact-Sheets/MOTOROLA-XOOM-Wi-Fi-Fact-Sheet-3613.aspx

About Motorola Mobility
Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE:MMI) fuses innovative technology with human insights to create experiences that simplify, connect and enrich people's lives. Our portfolio includes converged mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets; wireless accessories; end-to-end video and data delivery; and management solutions, including set-tops and data-access devices. For more information, visit motorola.com/mobility.

About Axiom Telecom
Axiom Telecom has 900 retail points in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait, India and the UK. Axiom Telecom was established in 1997 by Chief Executive Officer, Faisal Al Bannai, and is today the leading multi-brand, multi-channel distributor of mobile telecommunications devices, accessories and telecom services in the Middle East. Axiom's distribution network provides multiple points of access to the end consumer through three principal routes: the retail channel, through a variety of brands and store formats; a micro-distribution channel, for independent stores; and a macro-distribution channel serving wholesalers for domestic and international sales. The Group has more than 3,000 employees and operates over 3,200 points of sale across the Middle East. The Group also has strategic interests in associated companies operating in the Indian market.

Axiom Telecom is 53% owned by Al Bannai Investments, 40% owned by a subsidiary of TECOM (a member of Dubai Holding) and 7% owned by Al Zarouni Enterprises.

*Accessories sold separately.

** This device supports Bluetooth A2DP, HSP, HFP profiles. In order for Bluetooth devices to communicate with one another, they must utilise the same Bluetooth profile. To determine the profiles supported by other Motorola devices, visit www.motorola.com/bluetoothconnect. For other devices, contact their respective manufacturer.

Certain Bluetooth features including those listed may not be supported by all compatible Bluetooth-enabled devices, and/or the functionality of such features may be limited in certain devices, or by certain wireless carriers. Contact your wireless carrier about feature availability and functionality.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Contact your service provider for details. All features, functionality and other product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC.  Google Maps and Android Market are Trademarks of Google, Inc.  Adobe and Adobe Flash are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.  © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc.  All rights reserved. 

For further information contact:
Preeta Iyer
Ketchum Raad Middle East
Tel: +971 4 425 8975
E-mail: preeta.iyer@ketchum-raad.com

Mohammed Habra         
Ketchum Raad Middle East
Tel: +971 4 425 8974
E-mail: mohammed.habra@ketchum-raad.com

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