08 September 2008
Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), the exclusive Nokia partner in Qatar, has launched Nokia 6600 slide that merges modern functionality with classic and sophisticated looks. The new Nokia 6600 slide presents a smooth, minimalist design and an appealing array of easy-to-use features, including 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio and 3G. Being one of Nokia's smallest sliders to date, the Nokia 6600 slide stays true to its name as it smoothly glides open in the hand. Tapping Nokia 6600 slide twice conveniently indicates time, snoozes, alerts and silences or rejects incoming phone calls.

Anil Mahajan, Head - Business Development, CGC, unveiled the phone in Doha. He said, "Nokia 6600 slide has been introduced to meet a strong consumer demand for mobile handsets that blend elegant looks with modern features. I am sure Nokia 6600 slide, which is both beautiful to use and beautiful to behold, will be able to fulfill the mobility needs of users with its several wonderful functionalities. This phone would certainly appeal to anyone seeking a value for money feature phone."

With the high class 3.2 megapixel camera, Nokia 6600 slide users can capture high quality pictures and videos that can be shared with others via Internet services or multimedia message - directly from the photo menu. They can admire their work on a large 2.2" TFT QVGA display. They can also listen to their music or the radio on the move with a multi-standard music player and an integrated FM radio. And then, there are functionalities like sharing images, videos, or other media with USB-on-the-go, Bluetooth, or GPRS. The users can easily find their way around town with the integrated Nokia Maps application which can be enhanced with an optional Nokia Bluetooth GPS Module LD-4W and separate navigation license. They can also keep in contact with SMS, MMS, email, and Nokia Xpress Audio Messaging.

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About CGC:
Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) is a leading engineering and technology conglomerate in Qatar with diversified interests in Telecom, Information Technology, Mobile Telephony, Oil & Gas and Construction domains. CGC provides total IT, Telecom and mobility solutions ranging from consultancy to after-sales management including engineering, planning, project management, hardware and software provisioning, manpower services and operations & maintenance. Being the sole representative of Nokia in the country, CGC has a vast network of Nokia showrooms, service centers and Dealer outlets. For its quality compliant processes, CGC has been awarded ISO 9001-2000 certification and adjudged thrice the Best Nokia Distributor in the entire MNE region consecutively for 2005, 2006 and 2007. CGC has also been declared the Best Channel Partner by Zetron, a world class digital wireless console manufacturer. www.cgulfc.com

Media Enquiries:
Ajitabh Singh
Consolidated Gulf Co.
2nd Floor, GBC Bld, Al Sadd Street
PO Box: 1231, Doha, Qatar
Phone: +974 4367423
Fax: +974 4365796
Email: ajitabh@cgulfc.com

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