First Nokia Cseries phone launched in Qatar

Online, May 11, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC), the Nokia partner for Qatar, has launched the first Nokia Cseries phone in the country. The new Nokia C5 is a smartphone optimized for social networking and sharing. The compact and lightweight phone includes access to Nokia's range of mobile services, such as free navigation. The Nokia C5 also features 2.2 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash, integrated A-GPS, stereo FM radio, Bluetooth among others.

With direct access to favourite contacts on the phone's homescreen and Facebook status updates visible from the phonebook, the Nokia C5 keeps its users connected with their near and dear ones. This device offers fast and easy access to social networking sites, such as Facebook and MySpace. The C5 users can also avail instant messaging and email accounts from Ovi Mail and other email providers through Nokia Messaging.

With a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 2GB memory card that comes in-box and high speed data connection for effortless uploading of photos and videos to various online communities, the Nokia C5 is well equipped to deliver an outstanding sharing experience.
Nokia C5 offers the latest version of Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation, including location sharing with Facebook friends. It also provides fast web browsing, allowing easy access to favorite Internet sites and a range of applications through the Ovi Store.

Anil Mahajan, COO, CGC, announced the availability of the first Cseries device in Doha. He said, "In this age of connectivity everybody loves to own a phone which keeps them connected to their close social groups. Nokia C5 is fully capable to fulfill such requirements excellently. Being committed to meet our valued customers' mobility needs in the best possible way, we have brought this feature-rich, user friendly and affordable phone in Qatar. The new Cseries phone, representing the core of Nokia portfolio, is truly made for facilitating social interaction between friends and family."

About CGC: Consolidated Gulf Co. (CGC) is the technology conglomerate in Qatar with diversified interests in Telecom, Information Technology, Engineering and Design Solutions, Mobile Telephony, Construction, Oil and Gas, etc. domains. As a total Telecom, IT and Engineering solutions and services provider, CGC has been catering to the technological requirements of almost all big giants in Qatar for over two decades. Leading from the front, CGC provides in-depth services ranging from consultancy to engineering, planning, project management, hardware and software supply, manpower services and operation maintenance. Established in 1987, CGC has grown to become over QR 1 billion company undertaking large projects and implementing them through its dedicated and highly skilled technical and managerial team of experienced personnel in association with international technology leaders. Proven competence and an ability to deliver desired results in a given timeframe have made CGC special in the market. As the Nokia partner for Qatar for 15 plus years, CGC offers total mobility solutions with its vast chain of retail and dealer outlets as well as service centers. For its quality services, CGC was adjudged thrice the Best Nokia Distributor in the entire MNE region.
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